Option 2, "Charding La - Shipki La - Muling La", is the correct sequence of the given mountain passes from north to south in the Himalayas.
To understand why this sequence is correct, let`s break down each pass:
- Charding La: This pass is located towards the northern part of the Himalayas.
- Shipki La: This pass is located towards the central-southern part of the Himalayas, further south than Charding La.
- Muling La: This pass is located towards the southernmost part of the Himalayas, further south than Shipki La.
Therefore, the correct sequence is Charding La (north) - Shipki La (central-south) - Muling La (south). This is why option 2 is the correct answer.
Alert - The correct answer should be "Charding La - Shipki La - Muling La".