Consider the following statements in reference to Qara Tagh Pass.
1. It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is an offshoot of the Great Silk Road and is situated in the Karakoram Mountains.
3. It connects Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Only 2
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is incorrect: Qara Tagh Pass is not located in Arunachal Pradesh; it is situated in the Karakoram Mountains, in the region of Central Asia.
· Statement 2 is correct: The pass is indeed an offshoot of the ancient Great Silk Road and lies in the Karakoram Range.
· Statement 3 is incorrect: It does not connect Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet; that pertains to other passes like Bum La.
Information Booster:
· Qara Tagh (also spelled Qaratagh) means "Black Mountain" in Turkic languages.
· The pass lies near the China–Tajikistan–Afghanistan border area.
· It was historically used as a trade route on the Silk Road.
· Located in a high-altitude region, it holds strategic and historical importance.
· The Karakoram Range includes other famous passes like Khardung La and Siachen Glacier zone.