Which highway passes through the Karakoram mountain range and is one of the highest paved roads in the world?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Karakoram Highway (N-35, Friendship Highway)
- Step 1: The highway is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the highest paved roads in the world, passing through the Karakoram mountain range, at at maximum elevation of 4,714 m (15,466 ft) near Khunjerab Pass. Answer: The Karakoram Highway (N-35, Friendship Highway). Why not the others: None of these fit: The Grand Trunk Road built by Sher Shah Suri; The Makran Coastal Highway (N-10); The Indus Highway (N-55) along the western river bank.
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