Q264
Which of the following is the second largest glacier in the world outside the Polar regions?
A.
Siachen glacier
AnswerB.
Biafo glacier
C.
Baltoro glacier
D.
Nubra glacier
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.