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Q97 (CDS-II/2023) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Himalayan physiography Answer Verified

Which one of the following passes is not located in Indian Himalayan region?

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The Bolan Pass is not located in the Indian Himalayan region; it is a strategic mountain pass through the Toba Kakar Range in western Pakistan, connecting Quetta with the Indus plains. In contrast, the other options are integral parts of the Indian Himalayas. Zojila Pass is located in the Zaskar range of Jammu and Kashmir, serving as a vital link between Srinagar and Leh [1]. Shipki La is a significant Himalayan pass and border post on the India-China border in Himachal Pradesh, situated near the Sutlej River. Lipu-lekh is a high-altitude Himalayan pass located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, facilitating travel between India and the Tibet region of China. Therefore, Bolan is the only pass listed that lies outside the geographical boundaries of the Indian Himalayan system.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > Main Mountain Passes > p. 22
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