WBCS.LIVE practice question

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?

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

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 1, 2, and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: The crucial road passing through the Zojila Pass connects the Kashmir Valley directly to Ladakh. It has been officially designated as National Highway 1D (NH-1D) due to its strategic importance. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is strictly responsible for maintaining and clearing this difficult, snow-prone route.