UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Pir Panjal range lies in-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jammu and Kashmir

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jammu and Kashmir”.

The Pir Panjal Range is located in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pir Panjal Range is the largest range in the lower Himalayas.

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