Arrange the following passes from West to East direction

Arrange the following passes from West to East direction:

  1. Bara Lacha La
  2. Shipki La
  3. Jelep La
  4. Bomdi La

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1-2-3-4
  2. 1-3-2-4
  3. 2-3-4-1
  4. 2-4-3-1 
  • Answer: The correct option is A
  • Explanation:

    Bara Lacha La: It is situated in the Zanskar range. It connects the Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh.

    Shipki La: It is located along the Indo-Tibet border in Himachal Pradesh. Here, the Sutlej River enters India.

    Jelep La: It is located in Sikkim. It connects Sikkim to Lhasa, Tibet, passing through the Chumbi Valley.

    Bomdi La: It is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It connects the foothills to the higher Tibetan plateau regions.