Arrange the following water bodies from North to South direction. P...
Recently, the district administration of Ladakh designated six hamlets within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary as a dark-sky reserve.
Arrange the following water bodies from North to South direction. P...
The correct answer is option 'A', which is 1-3-4-2.
Let's understand the order of the water bodies from North to South direction.
1. Pangong Tso:
Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Pangong Tso is a high-altitude lake that stretches across the international border between India and China. It is situated at an elevation of about 4,350 meters above sea level. Pangong Tso is the northernmost water body among the given options.
2. Hanle:
Hanle is a village located in the eastern part of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its Hanle Observatory, which is one of the world's highest astronomical observatories. While Hanle is not a water body, it is mentioned in the question to provide a reference point. Therefore, it does not have a specific position in the North to South direction.
3. Tsokar:
Tsokar, also known as Tso Kar, is a saltwater lake located in the Rupshu Plateau of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated at an elevation of about 4,500 meters above sea level. Tsokar is the second water body in the given options and is located south of Pangong Tso.
4. Tso Moriri:
Tso Moriri is a high-altitude lake situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as Lake Moriri and is located at an elevation of about 4,522 meters above sea level. Tso Moriri is the southernmost water body among the given options.
Therefore, the correct order of the water bodies from North to South direction is Pangong Tso, Tsokar, Tso Moriri. Hence, the correct answer is option 'A', which is 1-3-4-2.