WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following mountain passes: 1. Lipulekh, 2. Niti, 3. Thag La. Which of these are located in the state of Uttarakhand?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. 1, 2, and 3
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. Only 1

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1, 2, and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: All three of these high-altitude mountain passes are located in the Greater Himalayas within the state of Uttarakhand. They serve as crucial historical and strategic trade routes connecting the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of India directly with Tibet. The Lipulekh pass is specifically famous for being the primary route used by Hindu pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.