Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kashmir Valley and Ladakh
Zoji La is about 100 km from Srinagar, the capital of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and 15 km from Sonmarg. It provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir Valley.
- Zoji La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas in Ladakh.
- Zoji La connects Srinagar and Leh.
- It connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east.
- Zoji La pass is the lifeline that keeps the people of Ladakh in touch with the rest of the world.
- The elevation of Zoji La is 3,528m (11,575ft) above sea level.
- It is one of the most treacherous passes in the world.
- Zojila tunnel project was launched in 2018.
- Bara-Lacha-La Pass connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh with Leh district in Ladakh.
- Jelep La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
- Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
- Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
- Shipki La Pass connects the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with the autonomous region of Tibet, China.
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