EXPLANATION
GK13. The famous K2 mountain, the second-highest peak in the world, is located in which mountain range?
a) Hindu Kush
b) Himalayas
c) Karakoram Range
d) Pamir Mountains
ANSWER: c) Karakoram Range
EXPLANATION:
The famous K2 mountain, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chogori, is located in the Karakoram mountain range. The Karakoram range is a part of the greater Himalayan mountain system and is situated in the northern areas of Pakistan, near the border with China. K2 stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) and is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest, which is located in the neighboring Himalayas. The Karakoram range is renowned for its stunning peaks, including several of the world's highest mountains, and is a popular destination for mountaineering and trekking enthusiasts.
