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All mountain pass - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    Which two specific regions are connected by the Khardung La pass?
    1. Srinagar and Leh
    2. Mandi and Leh
    3. Leh and Siachen Glacier
    4. Ladakh and Lhasa
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  2. Question 2

    The Lanak Pass provides a high-altitude passage between which of the following regions?
    1. Ladakh and Lhasa
    2. Kashmir and Ladakh
    3. Himachal Pradesh and Tibet
    4. Arunachal Pradesh and Mandalay
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  3. Question 3

    Which mountain pass forms a strategic tri-junction between India, China, and Afghanistan?
    1. Karakoram Pass
    2. Aghil Pass
    3. Burzil Pass
    4. Minataka Pass
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  4. Question 4

    Consider the following statements about Umling La:

    1. It is the world's highest motorable pass connecting the villages of Chisumle and Demchok.
    2. It is strictly located on the ridgeline between the Indus River and Koyul Lungpa.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. Both 1 and 2
    3. 2 only
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  5. Question 5

    The Jawahar Tunnel is constructed under which mountain pass in the Pir Panjal
    1. Zojila Pass
    2. Rohtang Pass
    3. Banihal Pass
    4. Bara-Lacha Pass
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  6. Question 6

    Which historical pass provided the shortest and easiest metalled road between Jammu and the Kashmir valley?
    1. Pir-Panjal Pass
    2. Burzil Pass
    3. Zojila Pass
    4. Banihal Pass
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  7. Question 7

    Read the following statements regarding the Zojila Pass:

    1. The road passing through it connects Kashmir and Ladakh.
    2. This route has been designated as National Highway 1D (NH-1D).
    3. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is responsible for its maintenance.

    Which of the above statements are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2, and 3
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  8. Question 8

    Which prominent pass connects Mandi in Himachal Pradesh with Leh in Jammu & Kashmir?
    1. Rohtang Pass
    2. Bara-Lacha Pass
    3. Shipki La
    4. Kunzum Pass
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  9. Question 9

    In which Indian state is the Kunzum Pass located?
    1. Himachal Pradesh
    2. Uttarakhand
    3. Sikkim
    4. Arunachal Pradesh
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  10. Question 10

    Which pass is historically known as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh?
    1. Bara-Lacha Pass
    2. Shipki La
    3. Mana Pass
    4. Rohtang Pass
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  11. Question 11

    Through which deep Himalayan gorge pass does the Sutlej River enter India from Tibet?
    1. Nathu La Pass
    2. Niti Pass
    3. Lipulekh Pass
    4. Shipki La
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  12. Question 12

    Which mountain pass is predominantly used by pilgrims conducting the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra?
    1. Jelep La Pass
    2. Lipulekh Pass
    3. Burzil Pass
    4. Dihang Pass
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  13. Question 13

    Which pass is recognized as the highest accessible pass in the world?
    1. Mana Pass
    2. Niti Pass
    3. Lanak Pass
    4. Khardung La
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  14. Question 14

    Which prominent pass forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route?
    1. Bom Di La
    2. Diphu Pass
    3. Nathu La Pass
    4. Jelep La Pass
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  15. Question 15

    Which pass provides a direct route to Tibet passing through Darjeeling or the Chumbi Valley?
    1. Nathu La Pass
    2. Bom Di La
    3. Tuzu Pass
    4. Jelep La Pass
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following passes connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet?
    1. Dihang Pass
    2. Bom Di La
    3. Kumjawng Pass
    4. Yang Yap La Pass
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  17. Question 17

    Consider the following statements about the Diphu Pass:

    1. It lies exactly on the McMahon Line.
    2. It connects Arunachal Pradesh with Mandalay in Myanmar.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  18. Question 18

    Which of the following mountain passes is NOT located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
    1. Tuzu Pass
    2. Dihang Pass
    3. Chankan Pass
    4. Hpungan Pass
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  19. Question 19

    The Tuzu Pass provides a land route from India to Myanmar through which northeastern state?
    1. Nagaland
    2. Mizoram
    3. Assam
    4. Manipur
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  20. Question 20

    Which prominent pass of the Western Ghats connects the cities of Mumbai and Nasik?
    1. Bhor Ghat
    2. Palghat
    3. Thalghat
    4. Sengotta Pass
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