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Key Strategic Locations of Ladakh
| Location |
Description |
| Aksai Chin | A high-altitude desert region controlled by China but claimed by India. It serves as a vital transit route for China, connecting Tibet with Xinjiang. |
| Demchok | Situated in eastern Ladakh, near the LAC (Line of Actual Control) with China. |
| Depsang Plains | Located north of Aksai Chin, near the DBO (Daulat Beg Oldie) airstrip. The area has been a site of recent confrontations. |
| Siachen Glacier | Located north of Ladakh, where the borders of India and Pakistan meet. It is the highest battlefield in the world. |
| Nubra Valley | Situated north of the Khardung La pass, Nubra Valley connects to Xinjiang through the Karakoram Pass. |
| Galwan Valley | Located near the LAC, adjacent to the Aksai Chin region. This area gained international attention during the 2020 India-China clashes. |
Important Passes of Ladakh
- Khardung La: Connects the Leh district to the Nubra Valley.
- Chang La: Connects Leh to the Changthang region. Changthang Plateau is known for its unique culture and wildlife.
- Zoji La: Connects Srinagar to Leh.
- Fotu La: Located on the Leh-Srinagar highway. It is the highest point on the Leh-Srinagar highway.
- Burzil Pass: Connects the districts of Kargil and Gurez in Jammu & Kashmir.
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| UPSC PYQ |
| Q. Siachen Glacier is situated to the (2020)
(a) East of Aksai Chin (b) East of Leh (c) North of Gilgit (d) North of Nubra Valley Answer: D |
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