Nanga Parbat, often referred to as the 'Killer Mountain,' is the ninth-highest mountain in the world. In which mountain range is it primarily located?

A Karakoram Range

B Himalayas Range

C Hindu Kush Range

D Pamir Mountains

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas, located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. K2, in contrast, is part of the Karakoram range.

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The correct answer to the question "Nanga Parbat, often referred to as the 'Killer Mountain,' is the ninth-highest mountain in the world. In which mountain range is it primarily located?" is Option B: Himalayas Range.

The other options — A) Karakoram Range, C) Hindu Kush Range, D) Pamir Mountains — are incorrect for this Pakistan Affairs question. As explained above: Nanga Parbat is the western anchor of the Himalayas, located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. K2, in contrast, is part of the Karakoram range.

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Nanga Parbat, often referred to as the 'Killer Mountain,' is the ninth-highest mountain in the world. In which mountain range is it primarily located?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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