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Which pass connects the Srinagar-Leh highway?
Rohtang Pass
Nathula Pass
Zoji La Pass
Shipki La Pass
Zoji La Pass
Zoji La is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Himalayas, connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley. It serves as a vital link on the Srinagar-Leh highway, facilitating year-round connectivity through the Zoji La Tunnel.
Zoji La is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Himalayas, connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley. It serves as a vital link on the Srinagar-Leh highway, facilitating year-round connectivity through the Zoji La Tunnel.
Zoji La is formed by the Indus River and its tributaries, serving as a gateway between the Zanskar Range and the Greater Himalayas.
Zoji La is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,528 meters (11,575 feet).
The strategic Zoji La Tunnel project aims to provide all-weather connectivity, overcoming the pass's historical closure during winter due to heavy snowfall.
It is often referred to as the gateway between Ladakh and Kashmir.
Rohtang Pass connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys in Himachal Pradesh.
Nathula Pass, located in Sikkim, is an ancient trade route connecting India with Tibet.
Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border through which the Sutlej River enters India.
Operation Bison was a famous military operation conducted by the Indian Army in 1948 to capture Zoji La from Pakistani forces.
C is correct тАФ Zoji La Pass is the crucial high-altitude mountain pass that connects the Srinagar-Leh highway.
When studying Indian mountain passes, always group them by state (e.g., Sikkim: Nathula/Jelep La; Himachal: Rohtang/Shipki La; Ladakh: Khardung La/Zoji La) as this is a frequent pattern in matching-type questions.