The Mystery of Skeleton Lake

What is the official name of the lake known as Skeleton Lake?

• Lake Roopkund

• Lake Himalaya

• Lake Nanda Devi

• Lake Uttarakhand

Who discovered the skeletons at Lake Roopkund during World War II?

• A forest ranger

• A military officer

• A local villager

• A group of scientists

What was one of the early theories about the cause of death of the people found at Skeleton Lake?

• A volcanic eruption

• A tsunami

• A freak hailstorm

• A massive earthquake

What did the 2003 National Geographic study suggest about the skeletons?

• They were victims of a war

• They died in a pilgrimage

• They were part of a royal family

• They were ancient traders

What did the 2019 analysis reveal about the genetic origins of the skeletons?

• They were all from the local area

• They came from three different genetic groups

• They were all related to each other

• They all belonged to a single genetic group

Which group of skeletons was found to have origins in West Eurasia?

• Group C

• Group D

• Group B

• Group A

What is one of the challenges in studying the site of Skeleton Lake?

• Lack of funding for research

• Inaccessibility due to political reasons

• Frequent rockslides and weather events

• Lack of interest from scientists

What is the significance of the Nanda Devi Rajat pilgrimage in relation to the skeletons?

• It is unrelated to the skeletons

• It is a modern-day tourist attraction

• It is believed to be the reason for the skeletons' presence

• It is a recent discovery

What is one reason the mystery of Skeleton Lake remains unsolved?

• The skeletons have been removed

• The site has been completely destroyed

• Inconsistent historical records

• Lack of scientific interest

What is a potential future development that could help solve the mystery of Skeleton Lake?

• A new religious interpretation

• Discovery of new archival documents

• A new scientific expedition

• A change in local government