GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BHARATH ACADEMY 1 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India BHARATH ACADEMY GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 2 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India A mountain pass locally is the highest point on the route through a mountain range or over the ridge. In this article, we are giving 10 GK Questions and Answers on the Mountain Passes of India in the form of multiple choice questions which strengthen the knowledge of aspirants who are preparing for the examinations like UPSC, State Ser- vices, IBPS, SBI, SCC, Railways Kerala psc etc. Notches, gaps, saddles, cols, hauses, bwlch (Welsh), bealach or brennig (Gaelic) are another popular terms which are used for the mountain passes. It played an important role in trade, war, and migration. 1. Which of the following is Himalayan pass? A. Banihal pass B. Palghat C. Shenkota D. Thalghat Ans: A Explanation: Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range. It has a lot of significance as it connects Kashmir Valley to the rest of the India. Hence, A is the cor- rect option. 2. Which of the following pass situated between Doda and Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir? A. Banihal pass B. Palghat C. Shenkota D. Thalghat Ans: A Explanation: Banihal pass connects the Kashmir Valley in the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir to the outer Himalaya and plains to the south. It is situated between Doda and Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. Hence, A is the correct option. GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BHARATH ACADEMY 3 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India Important Passes in Middle Himalaya BHARATH ACADEMY GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 4 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BHARATH ACADEMY 5 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India 3. The Jawahar Tunnel was constructed under which of the following pass? A. Shipki La B. Banihal Pass C. Bara Lacha La D. Rohatang Pass Ans: B Explanation: Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir which is constructed under the Banihal pass. Hence, B is the correct option. 4. Which of the following Himalayan pass is situated between India and China? A. Shenkota B. Thalghat C. Bhorghat D. Shipki La Ans: D Explanation: Shipki La is a high mountain pass and border post on the India-China border, at an elevation of 3.930 m (12,894ft) above the sea level. Hence, D is the correct option 5. Which of the following is the Trans Himalayan pass? A. Rohtang pass B. Banihal pass C. Aghil pass D. Thaga La Ans: C Explanation: Aghil pass is the Trans Himalayan pass. It is located on the northern boundary of the Shaksgam Valley, which was annexed by China. Hence, C is the correct option. BHARATH ACADEMY GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 6 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India 6. Which of the following pass is located in Western Ghats? A. Palghat B. Jelep La C. Bomdila pass D. Karakoram pass Ans: A Explanation: Palghat pass is located in the Western Ghats mountain range, in southwestern India. Hence, A is the correct option. 7. Which of the following pass is located between Mumbai and Pune? A. Banihal pass B. Palghat C. Shenkota D. Bhorghat Ans: D Explanation: Bhorghat is a mountain passage located between Pune and Mumbai, situated on the crest of the Western Ghats. Hence, D is the correct option. 8. Match the following Set I Set II a. Shipki La 1. Between Tezpur and Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh b. Bara Lacha La 2. Between India and China (Entry to Chumbi Valley), Sikkim c. Nathu La 3. Between Kyelang and Leh, Himachal Pradesh d. Bomdila pass 4. River Sutlej enters India from Tibet Code: B. 4 3 2 1 a b c d C. 4 1 3 2 A. 1 2 3 4 D. 1 4 2 3 GUIDE TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE BHARATH ACADEMY 7 PSC,SSC,BANK,RRB...COACHING 9037284440 Important Mountain Passes in India Ans: B Explanation: The correct match is given below- Shipki La- River Sutlej enters India from Tibet Bara Lacha La-Between Kyelang and Leh, Himachal Pradesh Nathu La- Between India and China (Entry to Chumbi Valley), Sikkim Bomdila pass- Between Tezpur and Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh Hence, B is the correct option. 9. The land route to the Kailash and the Manasarovar passes through which of the following mountain pass? A. Mana Pass B. Rohtang Pass C. Jalep La D. Shipki La Ans: A Explanation: The land route to the Kailash and the Manasarovar passes through Mana Pass. Hence, A is the correct option. 10. Which of the following mountain pass has created by the Tista River? A. Nathu La B. Jalep La C. Niti Pass D. Asirgarh Ans: B Explanation: Jalep La (Pass) has created by the Tista River. It is on a route that connects Lhasa to India. Hence, B is the correct option..