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An engineer in this subnational political unit developed a way to make artificial glaciers now used for local irrigation, dubbed “ice stupas.” This region’s namesake chronicle describes its history as a trade hub formerly called “Maryul,” accessed by the Khardung La from Yarkand to the north or the Zoji La from a “vale” to the south. This is the most Buddhist political unit in its country due to a majority around (-5[1])its capital, Leh. This modern political unit’s Shyok River is indirectly fed by the second-longest glacier in the world, the (*) Siachen. This political unit, which (10[1])names a southeastern extension of the Karakorams, claims but does not control Aksai (-5[1])Chin. A December 2023 court decision upheld the 2019 revocation of Article 370 to create this political unit. For 10 points, what largest Union Territory was formed by the partition of Jammu and Kashmir? ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Ladakh [prompt on Kashmir by asking “name the easternmost administrative political unit within the broader disputed Kashmir region”; reject “Jammu and Kashmir”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Joseph CollinsGrzegorz BrzęczyszczykiewiczDefying Suavity70-5
Benjamin WatsonLimp FranceskitCambridge9510
Brendan BethlehemCien Años de QuizboledadSimple Vibes108-5
Agnijo BanerjeeSimple VibesCien Años de Quizboledad14310
Afham RaoofDefying SuavityGrzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz14310

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