Which of the following is/are passes in Himalayan region? 1. Bolan 2. Shipkila 3. Bomdila How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past.

Except for a few mountains passes such as the Khyber, the Bolan, the Shipkila, the Nathula, the Bomdila, etc. it was difficult to cross it.

Source: NCERT