Question

Why is Pamir a knot?

Answer 1

Hint: A range of the world's highest mountains that lies primarily in the province of Tajikistan is commonly known as the Pamir Mountains. This mountain range is situated between Central Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.

Complete Answer:
The word ‘knot’ is meant by the convergence of some of the major mountain ranges of the world. In geography, a Pamir is often considered as a high valley or plateau which is surrounded by mountains. It also denotes the high grasslands of the mountains. In other words, it appears that many mountain ranges radiate outwards in different directions from this small area. The Hindu Kush, the Karakoram Range, the Kunlun Mountains, and the Tian Shan are several South- Central Asian mountain ranges that seem to be radiating from the area of 0rogenic uplift known as Pamir Knot. Pamir knot is popularly called as “Roof of the world” because of its position in very high altitudes. Formed due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, Pamir Mountain is apparently the largest and highest plateau among others in the world. Owing to heavy winter snowfall, frequent glaciations are a significant feature of the Pamir Knot. The climate of the said region is overall arid and continental. Alpine desert and tundra vegetation are found. Owing to difficult terrain Pamir mountain ranges remain the most inaccessible part of the world.

Note: Though there are many contrasting and conflicting views, the core of the area of Pamir is in the Tajikistan highland and a significant portion it occupies are parts of modern-day Afghanistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan.