Consider the following mountains and arrange them in correct order from West to East by their location:

1. Karakoram

2. Pontic

3. Hindu Kush

4. Zagros

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 Official GS Paper-I

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Correct order from West to East:

Pontic Mountains: Located in northern Turkey, along the Black Sea. (Westernmost)
Zagros Mountains: Located in Iran and Iraq.
Hindu Kush: Extends across Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Karakoram Range: Lies to the east of Hindu Kush, extending across Pakistan, India, and China. (Easternmost)
Correct Order (West to East):
- Pontic → Zagros → Hindu Kush → Karakoram