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GS2 · International Relations8 Jul 2026 · PIB

JIM & WS Team Summited Mt Khyam Tso Massif In Ladakh Region

JIM & WS Team Summited Mt Khyam Tso Massif In Ladakh Region. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01Mt Khyam Tso Massif is located in the Ladakh region.
  • 02The JIM & WS Team successfully summited Mt Khyam Tso Massif.
  • 03Ladakh region is a part of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • 04Mt Khyam Tso Massif is a prominent mountain peak in the region.
  • 05The JIM & WS Team's achievement marks a significant mountaineering feat.
  • 06The exact altitude of Mt Khyam Tso Massif is not specified in the source article.

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  • Most people think Ladakh is a separate country, but actually it is an integral part of India.
  • Most people think Mt Khyam Tso Massif is the highest peak in Ladakh, but actually its exact altitude and ranking are unknown.

Mains Practice Question

Examine the significance of international mountaineering expeditions to remote and ecologically sensitive regions, with reference to recent summits in Ladakh.

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Single facteasy

Which team successfully summited Mt Khyam Tso Massif in the Ladakh region?

  • A.JIM & WS Team
  • B.Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)
  • C.Ladakh Mountaineers Association (LMA)
  • D.Trekking Federation of India (TFI)

The JIM & WS Team successfully summited Mt Khyam Tso Massif, a notable achievement in the field of mountaineering.

Single factmedium

In which region was the Mt Khyam Tso Massif located?

  • A.Ladakh Region
  • B.Himachal Pradesh
  • C.Uttarakhand
  • D.Sikkim

The Mt Khyam Tso Massif was located in the Ladakh Region, a sensitive border area of India.

Single facthard

In which region is Mt Khyam Tso Massif located?

  • A.Himachal Pradesh
  • B.Jammu and Kashmir
  • C.Ladakh
  • D.Uttarakhand

Mt Khyam Tso Massif is located in the Ladakh region, which has been a focus area for mountaineering expeditions.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Mt Khyam Tso Massif Expedition: 1. The expedition was led by JIM. 2. The summit of Mt Khyam Tso Massif is located in the Ladakh region. 3. The team consisted of more than 10 members. How many of the above statements are correct?

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

Statement 1 is correct because it mentions 'JIM & WS Team', implying that JIM was involved. Statement 2 is correct as the source explicitly states that the massif is in Ladakh region. However, there's no information about the team size, making statement 3 incorrect.

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