Q. The Siachen Glacier is geographically situated to the:

[A] West of Nubra Valley

[B] East of Nubra Valley

[C] South of Nubra Valley

[D] North of the Nubra Valley

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Siachen Glacier lies in the East Karakoram range in the Himalayas.
  • The meltwater from the Siachen Glacier feeds the Nubra River, which flows southwards into the Shyok River (a tributary of the Indus).
  • Siachen Glacier is located directly North of the Nubra Valley and West of Aksai Chin.

 

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