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Statewise GK · Q234

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 234

Q234

Leh valley in Ladakh is drained by which river?

A.
Indus
Answer
B.
Drass
C.
Zanskar
D.
Shyok

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Leh valley lies in the Upper Indus region at a height of 3,500 metres. It serves as the Winter Capital of Ladakh. The valley is connected through motorable roads from Leh-Srinagar Highway and Leh-Manali Highway. The valley is drained by the Indus river. Most of the population in Ladakh lives in this valley.