Which of the following is known as the "Roof of the World"?
A. Everest
B. Pamir Mountains
C. Siberian Field
D. Hindu Kush Mountain
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Pamir mountains or Pamirs are known as roof of the world because of their height. It is called the roof of the world because they are at high altitude. This range is situated at the junction of many mountains such as Karakoram, Tian shan, Kunlun, Hindukush, Suleman and Hindu Raj mountain ranges. Pamir Range is one of the highest mountain range in the World.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Lithosphere
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