Mountain Passes in Indian Geography : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Indian GeographyHardMountain Passes

Which of the following passes is located between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and Anaimalai Hills to the south?

Karakoram Pass

Rohtang Pass

Palghat Pass

Aghil Pass

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Correct Answer: C — Palghat Pass

Explanation:

Palghat Pass (also called Palakkad Gap) is located between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and the Anaimalai Hills to the south in the Western Ghats. It is a natural break in the Western Ghats through which the Bharatapuzha river flows and is strategically important for transportation between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Indian GeographyHardMountain Passes

Lipulekh Pass is located in which state of India?

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Assam

Uttarakhand

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Correct Answer: D — Uttarakhand

Explanation:

Lipulekh Pass is located in Uttarakhand, at the trijunction of India, China, and Nepal. It is an important trade and pilgrimage route used for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra. The pass has been a subject of territorial dispute between India and Nepal.