The Sarda River rises in the ________ glacier in the Nepal Himalayas.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Milam.
The Milam Glacier is a significant Himalayan glacier located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, near the India-Nepal border. It lies at the base of high peaks like Trishul and Hardeol and is the source of the Gori Ganga River, which later contributes to the Sarda or Mahakali River system. The Sarda River, also known as Mahakali in Nepal, originates near this glacier, making Milam Glacier its true source.
The area around Milam was once a thriving trade route with Tibet, and the nearby Milam village was historically significant. Today, the glacier is important for its glacial hydrology and environmental significance.
Other options :
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Siachen: Glacier in the Karakoram, source of the Nubra River, not Sarda.
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Machoi: Glacier in Jammu & Kashmir, source of the Sindh River.
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Bokhar Chu: A lesser-known glacier, not linked to the Sarda River.