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Siachen Glacier is situated to the :

aEast of Aksai Chin
bEast of Leh
cNorth of Gilgit
dNorth of Nubra Valley
✓ Correct answer: d) North of Nubra Valley
ExplanationThe Siachen Glacier lies to the north of the Nubra Val- ley, which is situated in the northern part of the Ladakh region of India.It is located in the Karakoram Range in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent.It is positioned in the region claimed by both India and Pakistan and is the longest glacier in the world outside the polar regions, spanning approximately 76 kilometers (47 miles).The Nubra Valley, located at the confluence of the Shyok and Nubra Rivers, is a key geographical feature in the vicinity of the Siachen Glacier.It is also the world’s highest battlefield.335

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