With reference to the first Geological Survey of India (GSI) expedition to the Siachen glacier, consider the following statements:

Question

The survey took place in June 1958.

V. K. Raina, a renowned Indian geologist, led the expedition.

The Siachen glacier was the only glacier surveyed during the expedition.

Pakistan expressed concerns and protests about India's presence on the glacier during the survey.

How many statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one statement

(b) Only two statements

(c) Only three statements

(d) All four statements

Answer 1

Answer: [Option b] Only two statements

Explanation: The first two statements are correct. The survey indeed took place in June 1958, and V. K. Raina led the expedition. However, the third statement is incorrect as the Siachen glacier was one of the five glaciers surveyed during the expedition. The fourth statement is also incorrect as there were no protests or concerns expressed by Pakistan during the survey.