Correct option is D
The correct answer is: option (d): Kargil
Explanation:
Karakoram Pass:
The Karakoram Pass is a high mountain pass located at an elevation of 5,540 meters (18,176 feet).
It lies in the Karakoram Range and connects India (Ladakh region) with China's Xinjiang region.
Historically, it was a part of the ancient Silk Route, facilitating trade between South and Central Asia.
Location Relative to Kargil:
The pass is situated in Ladakh, which is part of the Union Territory of Ladakh (earlier part of Jammu and Kashmir).
Kargil, a prominent town in Ladakh, is geographically closer to the Karakoram Pass than the other options listed.
Information Booster:
Important Passes in Himalaya:
Pass | Location | Significance |
Karakoram Pass | Ladakh (India-China) | Located in the Karakoram Range, historically part of the Silk Route; connects India with China. |
Nathu La | Sikkim (India-China) | Connects Sikkim with Tibet (China); important for trade and pilgrimage (Kailash Mansarovar Yatra). |
Jelep La | Sikkim (India-Bhutan) | Located near the India-China-Bhutan border; important for historical trade routes. |
Banihal Pass | Jammu and Kashmir | Connects the Kashmir Valley with Jammu via NH-1A; Banihal tunnel lies here. |
Zoji La | Jammu and Kashmir | Connects Srinagar to Leh; crucial for road connectivity in Ladakh region. |
Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh (India-China) | Located in the Sutlej Valley; a trade route between India and Tibet. |
Rohtang Pass | Himachal Pradesh | Connects Kullu Valley to Lahaul-Spiti; a major tourist destination. |
Lipulekh Pass | Uttarakhand (India-China) | Connects India with Tibet; a key route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. |
Mana Pass | Uttarakhand (India-Tibet) | One of the highest motorable passes in India; near the source of the Saraswati River. |
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