Gulmarg hill station lies in

Question

Gulmarg hill station lies in

1. A. Aravali Range
2. B. Pir Panjal Range (Correct answer)
3. C. Langpangkong Range
4. D. Changkikong Range

Correct Answer

Option B — Pir Panjal Range

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Pir Panjal Range.

Key Points

• Gulmarg lies in the Pir Panjal Range, the largest range of the Lesser Himalayas, in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The Pir Panjal separates the Kashmir Valley from the plains of Jammu.
• The Aravali Range lies in Rajasthan, while the Langpangkong and Changkikong ranges are in Nagaland — none is anywhere near Kashmir.

Additional Information

• Gulmarg is one of India's premier skiing destinations and hosts the Gulmarg Gondola, among the highest cable cars in the world at about 3,980 m.
• The Banihal Pass and the Pir Panjal railway tunnel cut through this same range to connect Jammu with the Valley.