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UPSC 2002: The world's highest ground-based telescopic observatory is located in
(a)Colombia
(b)India
(c)Nepal
(d)Switzerland
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The Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle, Ladakh (altitude ≈ 4,500 m) is recognised as the world’s highest ground-based telescopic observatory, hence the correct choice is India. Other listed countries host high observatories but none exceeds Hanle’s elevation. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2002-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 90. It falls under Science & Technology > Space Technology & Astronomy.
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