Important Passes of India MCQs with Explanations – (Set- 11)

Important Passes of India MCQs

1. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Bomdi-la Pass – Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Nathu-la Pass – Sikkim
(C) Bhorghat Pass – Himachal Pradesh
(D) Palghat – Kerala

Answer: (C) Bhorghat Pass – Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

• Bomdi-la Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa, Tibet, and is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Nathu-la Pass is located in Sikkim. It connects India and China. It is a strategic pass on the India-China border in Sikkim.
• Palghat Pass is located in Kerala. It connects Kerala and Tamil Nadu.  It is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats connecting Kerala with Tamil Nadu.
• Bhorghat Pass is located in Maharashtra. It connects Mumbai and Pune.

Therefore, Bhorghat Pass is not located in Himachal Pradesh rather it is located in Maharashtra. Bhorghat Pass is a mountain passage in the Western Ghats between Palasdari and Khandala. So, the correct Answer is Option (C) Bhorghat Pass – Himachal Pradesh

2. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Shipki La – Himachal Pradesh
(B) Lipu Lekh – Uttar Pradesh
(C) Nathu La – Sikkim
(D) Jozila – Kashmir

Answer: (B) Lipu Lekh – Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

• Shipki La is located in Himachal Pradesh. It’s a high pass near the border with China. It connects India and Tibet.
• Lipu Lekh is located in Uttarakhand. It is situated on the India-China border in Uttarakhand.
• Nathu La is  Located in Sikkim. It is a strategic pass on the India-China border in Sikkim. It connects India and China.
• Zoji La is located in Ladakh (previously in Jammu & Kashmir). It connects Srinagar and Leh.

Therefore, Lipu Lekh Pass is not in Uttar Pradesh. It is located in Uttarakhand, near the India-China-Nepal border. It is an important route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

So, the correct Answer is Option(B) Lipu Lekh – Uttar Pradesh.

3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Chang La – Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Rohtang – Himachal Pradesh
(C) Bomdi La – Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Se La – Uttarakhand

Answer: (D) Se La – Uttarakhand

Explanation:

• Chang La – Located in Ladakh (previously Jammu & Kashmir), it is one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
• Rohtang Pass – Located in Himachal Pradesh, it connects Kullu Valley with Lahaul and Spiti Valley.
• Bomdi La Pass – Located in Arunachal Pradesh, it connects Arunachal with Tibet.
• Se La Pass – Located in Arunachal Pradesh, it is a key pass on the way to Tawang.

Therefore, Se La (or Sela Pass) is not in Uttarakhand. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh, connecting Tawang with the rest of Arunachal Pradesh. It remains covered with snow for most of the year.

4. Palghat is situated between_____
(A) The Nilgiris and the Cardamom Hills
(B) The Nilgiris and the Anaimalai Hills
(C) The Anaimalai Hills and the Cardamon Hills
(D) The Cardamom Hills and Palani Hills

Answer: (B) The Nilgiris and the Anaimalai Hills

Explanation:

Palghat is also known as Palakkad Gap.  It is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats. It is located between the Nilgiri Hills and the Anaimalai Hills in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This pass connects Kerala with Tamil Nadu and is an important route for transportation and trade.

• Palghat Gap is about 30-40 km wide, making it one of the broadest passes in the Western Ghats.
• It allows the moist southwest monsoon winds to enter Tamil Nadu, influencing its climate.
• The Palakkad district in Kerala gets its name from this pass.
• The Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, flows through this gap.

5. Which of the following Passes lead to Leh?
(A) Zozila
(B) Shipki La
(C) Chumbi Valley
(D) Banihal

Answer: (A) Zozila

Explanation:

Zojila Pass connects connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh. It lies on National Highway 1 (NH1) and is one of the most crucial routes for reaching Leh.

• Zojila Pass remains covered with heavy snow in winter and is one of the most dangerous roads in India.
• The Indian government is constructing the Zojila Tunnel, which will allow all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.

6. Nathu La Pass is situated in which state?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Sikkim

Answer: (D) Sikkim

Explanation:

Nathu La Pass is located in the East Sikkim district of Sikkim. It is a significant mountain pass on the Indo-Tibetan border. It connects India with Tibet (China’s Tibet Autonomous Region) and serves as an important trade route between the two countries.

• Nathu La Pass stands at an elevation of approximately 4,310 meters (14,140 feet), making it one of the highest motorable roads in the world.
• It is one of the three open trade border posts between India and China, along with Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh) and Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand).
• The old Silk Route passed through Nathu La, connecting India and Tibet.
• The pass is near Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
• It remains snow-covered during winter and is a major tourist attraction.

7. Rohtang Pass is located in_____
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Jammu and Kashmir
(C) Sikkim
(D) Uttarakhand

Answer: (A) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Rohtang Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. It is approximately 51 km from Manali in Himachal Pradesh. It connects Manali to Lahaul and Spiti Valley and serves as an important route for travelers and military movement.

• It remains closed during winter (November to April) due to heavy snowfall.
• The Atal Tunnel passes under Rohtang Pass.
• Rohtang means “pile of corpses” due to the many travelers who lost their lives due to harsh weather in ancient times.

8. Mana Pass is located in_____
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: (B) Uttarakhand

Explanation:

Mana Pass is situated in the Himalayas within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in Uttarakhand. It is located near the town of Badrinath and serves as a border pass between India and Tibet. It is one of the highest motorable passes in the world and serves as a strategic route for the Indian Army.

• Mana Pass is one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
• It is located near Mana village, which is the last village of India before the Tibet border.
• The pass connects Uttarakhand (India) with Tibet (China).
• It was historically an important route for ancient trade between India and Tibet.
• The Saraswati River originates near Mana Pass.

9. Which of the following is not a correct match?
Passes — State
(A) Jelep La – Sikkim
(B) Mana and Niti – Uttarakhand
(C) Shipki La – Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Bom Di La – Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (C) Shipki La – Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:

Shipki La is not in Jammu and Kashmir. It is actually located in Himachal Pradesh, on the India-Tibet border.

Correct Matches:

• Jelep La (Sikkim) – Connects India with Tibet, an important historical trade route.
• Mana and Niti (Uttarakhand) – High-altitude passes linking Uttarakhand to Tibet.
• Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh) – Used for Indo-Tibetan trade, located in the Kinnaur district.
• Bom Di La (Arunachal Pradesh) – A key pass near Bhutan, connecting Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet.

10. What are Kingri-Wingri, and Neeti-Mana?
(A) Passes
(B) Rivers
(C) Mountains
(D) Religious places

Answer: (A) Passes

Explanation:

Kingri-Wingri and Neeti-Mana are mountain passes located in the Himalayan region of India, mainly in Uttarakhand. Kingri-Wingri (also known as Kingri Bingri La) is a border pass between India and the Tibet region of China. Neeti-Mana refers to the Niti Pass and Mana Pass, both located in Uttarakhand. 

• Kingri-Wingri Pass – A high-altitude pass located in Uttarakhand, near the India-China border.
• Neeti Pass – A crucial pass in Uttarakhand, connecting India with Tibet.
• Mana Pass – One of the highest motorable passes in India, located in Uttarakhand near the Badrinath Temple.

So, the correct answer is that Kingri-Wingri, Neeti-Mana are passes.
11. Which one of the following passes is located in Uttarakhand?
(A) Jelepa
(B) Lipulekh
(C) Nathula
(D) Shipki

Answer: (B) Lipulekh

Explanation:

Lipulekh Pass is located in Uttarakhand, near the Indo-China and Indo-Nepal borders. It is an international mountain pass situated at the tri-junction of India, Nepal, and China. It is an important route for trade and pilgrimage, especially for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

• It is situated near the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh tri-junction.
• It connects India (Uttarakhand) with Tibet (China).
• It is a key route for pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

12. Which of the following options represents the correct order of mountain Passes from West to East?
1. Shipki La
2. Nathu La
3. Bomdi La
4. Lipulekh
Code
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 2, 3, 4, 1
(C) 1, 4, 2, 3
(D) 3, 2, 1, 4

Answer: (C) 1, 4, 2, 3

Explanation:

The correct order of mountain passes from west to east is:

1. Shipki La is located in Himachal Pradesh, on the India-Tibet border.
2. Lipulekh is located in Uttarakhand and connects India with Tibet.
3. Nathu La is located in Sikkim and connects India with China.
4. Bomdi La is located in Arunachal Pradesh and connects Tawang with Assam.

Additional information:

• Shipki La is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, marking the westernmost point among these passes.
• Lipulekh is known for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route and further east from Shipki La.
• Nathu La is in Sikkim, which is east of Lipulekh.
• Bomdi La is located in Arunachal Pradesh, making it the easternmost among these passes.

Therefore, the correct order from west to east is Shipki La, Lipulekh, Nathu La, and Bomdi La.

13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
(a) Banihal
(b) Nathu La
(c) Niti
(d) Shipki
List-II (State)
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Sikkim
4. Uttarakhand
Code
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 3 4 2 1

Answer: (B) 2 3 4 1

Explanation:

The correct matching of Mountain Passes (List-I) with their respective States (List-II):

Additional information:

• Banihal Pass (Jammu & Kashmir) – It is located in the Pir Panjal Range and connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.
• Nathu La Pass (Sikkim) – It connects India and China (Tibet) and is an important trade route.
• Niti Pass (Uttarakhand) – A high-altitude pass on the India-Tibet border, used for trade in the past.
• Shipki La Pass (Himachal Pradesh) – It connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet, used for Indo-Tibetan trade.

14. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
(a) Bum La
(b) Jelep La
(c) Muling La
(d) Shipki La
List-II (State)
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Sikkim
4. Uttarakhand
Code
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 1 4 2

Answer: (B) 1 3 4 2

Explanation:

The correct matching of Mountain Passes (List-I) with their respective States (List-II):

Additional information:

• Bum La Pass (Arunachal Pradesh) – It is located on the India-China border, near Tawang. 
• Jelep La Pass (Sikkim) – It connects Sikkim with Tibet and was an ancient trade route.
• Muling La Pass (Uttarakhand) – A high-altitude pass connecting Uttarakhand to Tibet.
• Shipki La Pass (Himachal Pradesh) – An important Indo-Tibetan trade route in the Kinnaur district.

15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-I (Mountain Pass)
(a) Mana
(b) Nathula
(c) Zozila
(d) Shipki La
List-II (State)
1. Sikkim
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand
Code
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 1 3 2

Answer: (C) 4 1 2 3

Explanation:

The correct matching of Mountain Passes (List-I) with their respective States (List-II):

Additional information:

• Mana Pass (Uttarakhand) – It connects India with Tibet and is one of the highest motorable passes in India.
• Nathu La Pass (Sikkim) – It connects India with China (Tibet) and is an important trade route.
• Zoji La Pass (Jammu & Kashmir) – It connects Srinagar and Leh and it is crucial for access to Ladakh.
• Shipki La Pass (Himachal Pradesh) – An ancient trade route between India and Tibet in the Kinnaur district.