The new road being built in Eastern Ladakh passing through villages of Darbuk and Shyok at southern Shyok Valley connects to which of the following airstrip?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip
Explanation:
The Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldi (DSDBO) Road is a strategic road constructed in Eastern Ladakh by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
· This road connects Leh to the Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) airstrip, one of the world’s highest and northernmost airfields near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
· The road runs along the Shyok River and passes through Darbuk and Shyok villages before reaching DBO, enabling rapid troop movement and logistics.
Information Booster:
· Daulat Beg Oldi is at an altitude of around 16,600 feet, close to the Karakoram Pass.
· It plays a critical role in India's border management and military logistics in Ladakh.
· The road gained prominence during the India-China standoff in 2020.
Additional Knowledge:

Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (Option a) . Located further south in Ladakh. . Another important forward airstrip, but not connected by this road.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (Option b) . This is the commercial airport in Leh city, not related to the DBO route.
Thoise Airbase (Option d) . Located in the Nubra Valley, used primarily for operations to the Siachen Glacier. . Not directly connected via Darbuk–Shyok route.