Which of the following is the second largest glacier in the world outside the Polar regions?
A. Siachen glacier
B. Biafo glacier
C. Baltoro glacier
D. Nubra glacier
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range, North-East of the point NJ9842 where the LoC between India and Pakistan ends. It is the second largest glacier in the world outside the Polar region, having a length of 76 km. This glacier provides water to Muztagh or Shaksgam river that flows parallel to Karakoram range before entering into Tibet.This Question Belongs to State GK >> Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh
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