Which two countries claim the Siachen glacier?
Correct answer: A. Pakistan and India
- A. Pakistan and India
- B. India and China
- C. China and Pakistan
- D. None of theseDownload Interactive Maps
Explanation
The Siachen Glacier itself is principally disputed by Pakistan and India, whose forces have occupied opposing positions around the glacier since 1984. China is involved in the wider Ladakh and Aksai Chin disputes but is not the main claimant to Siachen.
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