Question

Which of the following is the largest glacier in India?

A Gangotri Glacier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Drang Drung Glacier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Siachen Glacier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Shafat Glacier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Siachen is known to be the largest glacier in India. It lies in the eastern Karakoram ranges. It is found in the Himalayan region which is heavily glaciated. Siachen is 75 kilometers long which makes it the second-longest non-polar glacier in the world, after the Fedchenko glacier in Tajikistan.

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