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UPSC Prelims 2021 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Siachen Glacier is situated to the
- (a) East of Aksai Chin
- (b) East of Leh
- (c) North of Gilgit
- (d) North of Nubra Valley
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Answer: (d) North of Nubra Valley
Siachen lies north of the Nubra valley — its meltwater forms the Nubra river.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Aksai Chin is far to the east.
(b) Leh is to the south.
(c) Gilgit is far to the west.
The trap
None.
🔒 Siachen: eastern Karakoram, north of NJ9842; Nubra → Shyok → Indus.
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