If you want to observe moraines, eskers and outwash plains, which one of the following Union Territories you may have to visit?

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Q: 90 (NDA-I/2022)
If you want to observe moraines, eskers and outwash plains, which one of the following Union Territories you may have to visit?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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{'nicobar islands': [3, 1, 3, 2], 'union territories': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'moraines': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ladakh': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'outwash plains': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'andaman': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'lakshadweep': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'eskers': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'puducherry': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

Option 1: Andaman and Nicobar Islands - This option is not correct. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal and are not known for featuring moraines, eskers, and outwash plains.

Option 2: Lakshadweep - This option is not correct. Lakshadweep is a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea and does not have the geographical features of moraines, eskers, and outwash plains.

Option 3: Puducherry - This option is not correct. Puducherry is a Union Territory located on the southeastern coast of India. It does not have the terrain necessary for moraines, eskers, and outwash plains.

Option 4: Ladakh - This option is correct. Ladakh is a Union Territory located in the northernmost part of India. It is a high-altitude region that is known for its unique geological formations, including moraines, eskers, and outwash plains. These features are formed by glaciers and can be observed in various parts of Ladakh.

In conclusion, if you want to observe moraines, eskers, and outwash plains, you would need to visit Ladakh, as mentioned in option 4.