Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Sikkim Himalaya
Explanation:
. Jelep La is a high-altitude mountain pass located in eastern Sikkim.
. It connects India with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
. Geographically, it lies in the Sikkim Himalaya section of the Eastern Himalayas.
. The pass is situated at an elevation of about 4,267 metres above sea level.
. The name “Jelep La” is of Tibetan origin meaning “the lovely level pass”.
Information Booster:
. Jelep La was historically an important trade route between Lhasa (Tibet) and India.
. It served as a key corridor for trade and cultural exchange in the eastern Himalayas.
. Nathu La, another important pass, lies nearby in East Sikkim on the India–China border.
Additional Knowledge:
Punjab Himalaya (Option a)
. Punjab Himalaya includes regions of Jammu and Himachal Pradesh.
. Important passes here include Banihal and Rohtang.
. Jelep La lies far to the east and is not part of this region.
Kumaon Himalaya (Option c)
. Kumaon Himalaya is located mainly in Uttarakhand.
. Passes like Lipulekh and Mana belong to this region.
. Jelep La is geographically distinct from the Kumaon Himalaya.
Kashmir Himalaya (Option d)
. Kashmir Himalaya extends over Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
. Passes such as Zoji La and Burzil Pass are located here.
. Jelep La is separated from this region by several Himalayan ranges and lies much farther east.