Q. Which among the following mountain passes is/are correctly matched?
- Jelep La Pass - Connects Himachal Pradesh with Jammu & Kashmir
- Dihang Pass - Connects Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar
- Shipki La Pass - Connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet
Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes: The Jelep La pass (Sikkim - Bhutan border), passes through the Chumbi Valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
The Shipki La Pass connects the Indian State Himachal Pradesh with Tibet. It has an elevation of 6000 metres. It remains close in winter.