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Which historical pass provided the shortest and easiest metalled road between Jammu and the Kashmir valley?

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

Answer options

  1. Pir-Panjal Pass
  2. Burzil Pass
  3. Zojila Pass
  4. Banihal Pass

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pir-Panjal Pass

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Pir-Panjal Pass šŸ“š Explanation: The Pir Panjal Pass historically provided the shortest and easiest metalled road connecting Jammu with the Kashmir Valley. It is a high mountain pass situated in the Pir Panjal Range of the inner Himalayas. Following the partition of India, this traditional route was closed and largely replaced by the Banihal Pass route.