The southern boundary of the Karakoram range is formed by which Indian river?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Gilgit
Explanation:
· The Karakoram Range is located in the northernmost part of India (Trans-Himalayan region).
· The Gilgit River and the Shyok River (a tributary of the Indus) help define the southern limits and drainage of this range.
· The Karakoram is home to the world's second-highest peak, K2 (Godwin-Austen).
· To the south of the Karakoram lies the Ladakh Range, separated by the valley of the Indus and its tributaries.
· The range is characterized by massive glaciers, including the Siachen Glacier.
Information Booster:
· The Karakoram is part of the complex of mountain ranges that include the Hindu Kush and the Pamir Knot.
· It is one of the most glaciated regions in the world outside of the polar regions.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Sutlej: Originates in Tibet (near Lake Mansarovar) and flows through the Himachal Pradesh and Punjab regions, far south of the Karakoram.
(b) Ganga: Originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through the northern plains of India.
(c) Brahmaputra: Flows through Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam; it is the easternmost major river system of the Himalayas.