Pangong Tso
2020 JUN 22
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IN NEWS:
- There was a face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers near the Pangong Tso lake.
ABOUT THE LAKE:
- Pangong Tso also referred to as Pangong Lake, is a lake in the Himalayas.
- It is situated at a height of about 4,350 m.
- It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to the Tibet, China. Nearly 60% of the length of the lake lies within the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
- The Line of Actual Control passes through this lake.
- During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.
- It is not a part of the Indus river basin area and geographically is a separate landlocked river basin.
- The lake acts as an important breeding ground for a variety of birds including the Bar-headed goose and Brahmini duck.
PRELIMS QUESTION:
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Pangong Tso lake:
1. Line of Actual Control between India and China passes through this lake.
2. It is a part of the Indus river basin area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer to Prelims question