Q. Consider the following mountain passes and the states / UTs where they are located?
  1. Bara Lacha – Himachal Pradesh
  2. Tanglang La – Sikkim
  3. Lipulekh Pass – Ladakh
  4. Bomdi La – Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Only 1 & 4
Notes: Bara Lacha La is a mountain pass in Himachal Pradesh, connecting the state to Ladakh via the Leh-Manali Highway. Tanglang La, also on the Leh-Manali Highway, is located in Ladakh. Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand is strategically positioned at the India-Nepal-Tibet trijunction. Bomdi La in Arunachal Pradesh connects India to Bhutan, with other passes including Dihang, Dipher, and Yonggyap.

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