Q96 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Geography

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Siachen Glacier is situated to the

A East of Aksai Chin
B East of Leh
C North of Gilgit
D North of Nubra Valley

Correct answer: (d) North of Nubra Valley

Explanation

  1. A

    East of Aksai Chin

    East of Aksai Chin. Aksai Chin is further east; Siachen is west of that tract.

  2. B

    East of Leh

    East of Leh. Siachen lies north, up the Nubra/Shyok.

  3. C

    North of Gilgit

    North of Gilgit. Gilgit is west, down the Indus.

  4. D

    North of Nubra Valley

    North of Nubra Valley. The glacier heads the Nubra (the Siachen river).

Summary. Official key is (d). Siachen sits at the head of the Nubra Valley — north of Nubra — not east of Leh or Aksai Chin, and not north of Gilgit.

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