The largest glacier outside the polar regions is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The largest glacier outside the polar regions is:

A. Siachen Glacier

B. Gangotri Glacier

C. Baltoro Glacier

D. Fedchenko Glacier

Answer: Option D

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Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan is the longest glacier outside the polar regions.

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