Consider the following statements regarding the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG): 1. Nyoma Airbase is situated in Eastern Ladakh at an altitude 13,000 feet, south of the Pangong Tso Lake. 2. The upgrade of Nyoma into a full-fledged operational airbase capable of handling fighter jets was undertaken by BRO. 3. Nyoma lies along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and falls under the operational command of the Northern Air Command. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Nyoma is located in the Changthang region of Eastern Ladakh near the Indus River, south of Pangong Tso, at an elevation of approximately .
Statement 2 is correct: The BRO executed the runway lengthening and asphalt surfacing work at Nyoma to convert the staging airfield into a permanent forward airbase for heavy transport and fighter aircraft.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Aerial assets and operations at Nyoma Airbase are managed by the Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force.