Which of the following ranges separates the Kashmir Valley from the rest of the Himalayan region?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Pir Panjal
Explanation:
· The Pir Panjal Range forms the southern boundary of the Kashmir Valley.
· It separates the Kashmir Valley from the rest of the Himalayan region, especially from the Lesser Himalayas.
· The famous Jawahar Tunnel and Banihal Pass lie in this range, connecting the valley to Jammu.
Information Booster:
· Pir Panjal is part of the Middle or Lesser Himalayas.
· It is one of the longest ranges of the Lesser Himalayas.
· The range plays a major role in climate control of the Kashmir Valley by blocking cold winds.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Zaskar Range
· Lies to the north of the Kashmir Valley and runs parallel to the Himalayas.
(b) Karakoram Range
· Located in the far north, includes K2.
(d) Ladakh Range
· Lies between the Karakoram and Zanskar ranges; forms the northern boundary of the Indus Valley.