How many eight-thousanders (peaks above 8,000 meters) are there in the Karakoram Range? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

How many eight-thousanders (peaks above 8,000 meters) are there in the Karakoram Range?
A. 8
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Karakoram contains four of the fourteen eight-thousanders: K2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II[reference:20].

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