Question

What is the capital of Ladakh?
A. Leh
B. Drass
C. Jammu
D. Kashmir

Answer 1

Hint: Ladakh is a high altitude desert located in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir around the Great Himalayas. It is known for its extremely low temperatures with very little vegetation and for its scenic beauty on the other hand.

Complete step by step answer:
Leh town is situated in one of the most remote areas in the Kashmir region and is also one of the highest permanently inhabited towns in the world. Ladakh is also known for being the highest city in India and the only place in India where we can get to see two-humped camels, the Pangong Lake, known for its feature of being the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. Due to its natural and icy plains, Ladakh is an ideal place for climbers and adventure lovers. The main sport of Ladakh is ice hockey and the sport is played on the natural ice which accumulates during the snowfall between the months of December to February.
Leh is the capital of Ladakh and it is a place of grandeur for it lies in the laps of the Himalayas. Leh is also known as a land of extremes where the sand dunes meet the white snow and have rugged terrain yet blessed with serene lakes and the majestic Himalayas on the backdrop.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Presently the state of Jammu and Kashmir is now bifurcated into two union territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh after a collective decision was made to reconstitute on the 31st of October 2019. Ladakh is the highest city in India. Also, it is very famous for its adventures.