Mountains, Passes and Lakes

31. Which of the following passes is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Chang-La Pass
(b) Aghil Pass
(c) Lanak-La Pass
(d) Banihal Pass

Correct Answer: (d) Banihal Pass

Solution:Banihal Pass is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar. This pass is situated in the Pir Panjal range. Jawahar Tunnel is located in Banihal Pass

32. Which of the following is a pass on the Pir Panjal Range? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.08.2021 (Shit-I)]

(a) Fotu La
(b) Banihal
(c) Khardung La
(d) Zoji La

Correct Answer: (b) Banihal

Solution:Banihal Pass is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar. This pass is situated in the Pir Panjal range. Jawahar Tunnel is located in Banihal Pass

33. ______ in Himachal Pradesh is a famous tourist attraction. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.08.2021 (Shit-I)]

(a) Aghil Pass
(b) Rohtang Pass
(c) Chang-La Pass
(d) Mintaka Pass

Correct Answer: (b) Rohtang Pass

Solution:Rohtang Pass is one of the most attractive after tourist attractions in and around Manali, and one of the most exotic places to visit in Himachal Pradesh

34. ____ is an important road link between Srinagar on one side and Kargil and Leh on the other side. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shih-III)]

(a) Qara Tag La
(b) Muling La
(c) Shipki La
(d) Zoji La Pass

Correct Answer: (d) Zoji La Pass

Solution:Zoji La is a high mountain pass in Jammu and Kashmir between Srinagar and Leh in the westem section of the Himalayan mountain range. It separates Kashmir Valley to its west from Dras Valley to its northeast. It provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir Valley.

35. ____ Pass connects Uttarakhand and Tibet and lies to the north of Gangotri. [SSC Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.06.2019 (Shit-I)]

(a) Joji la
(b) Bara lacha la
(c) Shipki la
(d) Muling la

Correct Answer: (d) Muling la

Solution:Muling is situated north of Ciangotri, in the Great Himalayas. This seasonal pass connecting Uttarakhand with Tibet remains snow-covered during winter.

36. Which of the following pairs is CORRECT with reference to mountain passes? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bomdila -Himachal Pradesh
(b) Nathula -Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Lipulekh -Uttarakhand
(d) Rohtang -Sikkim

Correct Answer: (c) Lipulekh -Uttarakhand

Solution:

The correct matching is as follows-
(Pass) (State)
Bomdila -Arunachal Pradesh
Nathula -Sikkim
Lipulekh -Uttarakhand
Rohtang -Himachal Pradesh

37. Which of the following is NOT one of the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas in its longitu dinal extent? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.08.2021 (Shin-III)]

(a) Himshikha
(b) Himachal
(c) Himadri
(d) Shivaliks

Correct Answer: (a) Himshikha

Solution:The Himalayas consisting of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent are
(I) The northernmost range known as the Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri.
(II) The range lying to the south of the Himadri known as Himachal or lesser Himalayas
(III) The outermost range of the Himalayas known as the Shivaliks.

38. Which of the following is a hill pass located between India and China? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 26.07.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Karakoram Pass
(b) Zojila Pass
(c) Pangsau Pass
(d) Khyber Pass

Correct Answer: (a) Karakoram Pass

Solution:The Karakoram Pass is a mountain pass located between India and China. The height of this pass is about 5540 meters above sea level.

39. Which is called the "Lake District of India"? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Nainital
(b) Shimla
(c) Sikkim
(d) Matheran

Correct Answer: (a) Nainital

Solution:Nainital Lake is called the "Lake district of India". Nainital Lake is one of the four lakes of Kumaon Hills, the other three being Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake and Naukuchiatal Lake.

40. _____ is known as Eastern mountain range. [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Aravallis
(b) Karakoram
(c) Shivalik
(d) Patkai Hills

Correct Answer: (d) Patkai Hills

Solution:The Patkai Mountain Range is located in India's North Eastern bordering with Burma. The Indian states along the Parkai Range are Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The Patkai Ranges are part of the Arakan Mountains, and the famous Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located here.