Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh? 1. Tso Kar 2. Pangong Tso 3. Tsomgo 4. Tso Moriri Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The lakes situated in Ladakh include Tso Kar, Pangong Tso, and Tso Moriri. Pangong Tso is a famous endorheic, transboundary lake located approximately five hours from Leh [2]. Tso Moriri, also known as Mountain Lake, is a high-altitude Ramsar site situated on the Changthang plateau within Ladakh. Tso Kar is another significant lake in the Ladakh region, often visited via the route from Leh to Tso Moriri. In contrast, Tsomgo Lake (also known as Changu Lake) is located in East Sikkim on the way to the Nathu La pass, not in Ladakh. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect. These lakes are vital ecological sites, serving as breeding grounds for migratory birds like the Bar-headed goose [2].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > Pongong Tso > p. 30
2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > 1. The Tectonic Lakes > p. 28