Q. Which among the following mountain passes and their location is/are correctly matched?
  1. Nathu La Pass - Uttarakhand
  2. Jelep La Pass - Sikkim
  3. Bom di La Pass - Arunachal Pradesh 
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China.

The Jelep La pass (Sikkim - Bhutan border), passes through the Chumbi Valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

The Bom Di La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan. It is situated at an altitude of 4331 m. It is located near the western boundary of Arunachal Pradesh in the Greater Himalayas.

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