Q277
Which of the following glaciers is the second largest glacier of the Himalayan region?
A.
Siachen glacier
B.
Baltoro glacier
AnswerC.
Hispar glacier
D.
Biafo glacier
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Baltoro Glacier is located in the Baltistan area, North of Jammu and Kashmir, on the Southern slopes of the Central Karakoram range. It is the second largest glacier of the Himalayan region, having a length of 63 km. Shigar river originate from this glacier, which is a tributary of Indus river.