Which of the following pairs of Himalayan Passes and the Ranges in which they are located is/are correctly matched ? 1. Zoji La - Great Himalayas 2. Banihal Pass -- Pir Panjal Range 3. Photu La - Ladakh Range 4. Khardung La - Karakoram Select the answer using the code given below :

The correctly matched pairs are:

• Zoji La: This is a vital mountain pass located in the Great Himalayan Range, providing a link between Srinagar and Leh.
• Banihal Pass: It is situated in the Pir Panjal Range of the Lesser Himalayas and connects the Kashmir Valley to the Jammu region.

The remaining pairs are incorrectly matched:

• Photu La: It is located in the Zanskar Range on the Srinagar-Leh highway, reaching an elevation of approximately 4,108 meters.
• Khardung La: This pass is located in the Ladakh Range, north of Leh, and acts as the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys; it is not part of the Karakoram Range.

Since only statements 1 and 2 are accurate, Option C is the correct answer.