Question

Zojila Pass connects ______.
A. Kashmir and Tibet
B. Nepal and Tibet
C. Ladakh and Kashmir
D. Leh and Kargil

Answer 1

Hint: Mountain passes are the routes made on mountain ranges and over the ridges to make the area more navigable. These are known as La in the local language.

Complete answer:
Mountain pass of blizzards is locally known as the Zoji La pass. These mountain passes are places of strategic importance for war. These also help in trade and commerce. These make the difficult terrain in the mountains easy for navigation. This mountain pass is located in the Himalayan range spread over the northern part of India and Nepal. Earlier the National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh was used to travel between the two locations. But during the winter season due to heavy snowfall, the Highway was unnavigable. This blocked trade and commerce in the region.

The Zoji La pass serves as an alternative to the part of National Highway 1 that used to be blocked in the harsh weather conditions. This tunnel is navigable throughout the year. Located in Jammu and Kashmir, this mountain pass occupies the western sections of the Himalayan mountain range and is the second-highest mountain pass after the City La pass. Niti La pass is a mountain pass in the Uttarakhand state of India. This narrow pass in the Himalayan mountain range connects India and Tibet.

Thus, option (C) is correct.

Note: These mountain passes have helped trade and commerce flourish overages and made navigation easier. Rohtang pass between Kullu and Spiti valleys, the Yonggyap pass between Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet, the Nathu La pass between Sikkim and Tibet are a few of the most famous passes in India.