28 Ladakh landmarks get official names on India's Survey of India map

The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has identified 28 places/features on the official map of Survey of India (SoI). This is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large. The map of Ladakh, with additional places/features, can be viewed online.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Ladakh is a union territory administered by India.
02The Survey of India (SoI) is responsible for creating official maps of India, including the UT of Ladakh.
03The UT of Ladakh has 28 places/features identified by standard names on the SoI map.
04The identification of these places/features aims to facilitate accurate recognition and awareness among the public.
05The map of Ladakh with additional places/features can be viewed on the Survey of India website.
06The UT of Ladakh was created on October 31, 2019, as a result of the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Most people think Ladakh is a state, but actually it is a union territory.
Most people think the Survey of India only creates maps for administrative purposes, but actually it is responsible for creating official maps for various purposes, including tourism and infrastructure planning.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many places/features have been identified by the Government of India in consultation with the UT of Ladakh?

A.24 places/features
B.28 places/features
C.30 places/features
D.32 places/features

The Government of India, in consultation with the UT of Ladakh, has identified 28 places/features on the official map of Survey of India (SoI).

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Places and Features in Ladakh: 1. The Government of India has identified 30 places/features in Ladakh. 2. The Survey of India (SoI) has been updated with the 28 places/features. 3. The Union Territory of Ladakh has identified the 28 places/features on its own map. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

The fact list states that the Government of India has identified 28 places/features in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, and that the Survey of India (SoI) has been updated with the 28 places/features. However, it does not mention the number 30, nor does it state that the Union Territory of Ladakh has identified the places/features on its own map.

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