Q5 · UPSC current affairs · 14 October 2026 · News · Standardisation of Geographical Names in Ladakh

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Consider the following statements regarding geographical nomenclature in India:1.India recently standardised official names for 28 geographical regions in the Union Territory of Ladakh.2.The Geological Survey of India is the central agency responsible for national map standardization and cartographic records.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2
B 1 only
C 2 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because India officially standardised names for 28 geographical regions in Ladakh. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Survey of India—not the Geological Survey of India—is the central agency responsible for national map standardization.

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