Which one of the following is the correct order of Himalayan ranges from north to south?

The correct north-to-south sequence of the Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan ranges begins with the Karakoram range, which is the northernmost trans-Himalayan mountain system [2]. Moving south, the Ladakh range follows, situated north of Leh. Further south lies the Zaskar (or Zanskar) range; the Indus River flows between the Ladakh and Zaskar ranges [4]. Continuing southward, the Pir Panjal range is encountered, which is identified as the longest and most important range of the Lesser Himalayas [3]. Finally, the Siwalik (or Shivalik) range forms the southernmost boundary of the Himalayan system, bordering the Indian plains [3]. This spatial arrangement is a fundamental aspect of Himalayan physiography, transitioning from the high-altitude Trans-Himalayan peaks in the north to the outer foothills in the south [2].

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1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > Altitude of Snowline in the Himalaya > p. 23
2. [2] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > MAJOR PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISIONS > p. 8
3. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > 1. The Indus (Sindhu) > p. 9
4. [3] https://www.britannica.com/place/Himalayas/Physiography