Q. Consider the following Mountain Passes in India,
Mountain Passes —-Location
1. Shipki La —Uttarakhand
2. Zoji La —-Kashmir
3. Diphu La —-Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Shipki La Pass: It is located through Sutlej Gorge. It connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet. It is India’s third border post for trade with China after LipuLekh and Nathula Pass.
Diphu Pass: Arunachal Pradesh – Mandalay Diphu Pass is a mountain pass around the area of the disputed tripoint borders of India, China, and Myanmar. Diphu Pass is also a strategic approach to eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It lies on the McMahon Line.
Zoji La: Srinagar- Kargil & Leh. It connects Srinagar with Kargil and Leh. Border Road Organization is responsible for clearing and maintaining the road, especially during the winter.
Source: School Atlas
