Which is the world's highest battle ground ?

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14.

Which is the world's highest battle ground ?

A: Kargil

B: Jojila

C: Siachen

D: None of the above.

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: Siachen.

According to the Guinness World Records, the Siachen Glacier in the disputed territory of Kashmir is the world's highest battlefield, where the Indian and Pakistani armies have faced each other since 1984 at a height of up to 6,700 m (22,000 ft) and in temperatures as low as -60°C (-76°F).

This is higher than the summits of the tallest mountains in Africa, North America, Australasia, Europe, and Antarctica. The other options, Kargil and Jojila, are also located in the Himalayan region, but they are not as high or as cold as Siachen.