Question

Lipulekh Pass is in which state of India
1. Assam
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Uttarakhand
4. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

• Other Important passes in Uttarakhand
• Lipulekh Pass is in the state of Uttarakhand.
• Lipulekh is a Himalayan pass on the border between Uttarakhand, India and Tibet, China.
• This pass is an important border pass for trade with China. 
• The southern side of the pass is controlled by India but claimed by Nepal.
  • Mana Pass: It is located in the Greater Himalayas and connects Tibet with Uttarakhand.
  • Niti Pass: It is located in Uttarakhand and connects with Tibet.

Himachal Pradesh

• Rohtang pass: It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
• Bara-lacha la  Pass: also known as Bara-lacha Pass,  is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.

Jammu and Kashmir

• Banihal Pass: It is the most popular pass and located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a mountain pass across the Pir- Panjal Range and connects Banihal with Qazigund. Banihal Pass is also known as Jawahar tunnel.

• Zoji La Pass: It connects Srinagar with Kargil and Leh.