Question 96

The Siachen Glacier is one of the longest glaciers in the Karakoram range and is located in the eastern Karakoram Himalayas, in the disputed region of Kashmir. To accurately pinpoint its location relative to the given options:

• The Siachen Glacier is situated to the north of the Nubra Valley.
• The Nubra Valley is a tri-armed valley located in Ladakh, India. It is formed by the confluence of the Nubra River (which itself originates from the Siachen Glacier) and the Shyok River.
• The glacier effectively feeds the Nubra River, which flows southward into the valley.

Let's consider the other options:

• East of Aksai Chin: Aksai Chin is generally to the east/northeast of the Siachen Glacier, but not directly west of it.
• East of Leh: Leh is a major town in Ladakh. The Siachen Glacier is located significantly to the north and slightly west of Leh.
• North of Gilgit: Gilgit is located much further to the west, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region (Pakistan-administered Kashmir). The Siachen Glacier is in the Karakoram range, which lies generally northeast of Gilgit.

Therefore, the most accurate description of its location among the choices is 'North of Nubra Valley'.