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Which of the following passes connects the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Tibet across the Zanskar Range?
A. Shipki La✓ Correct Answer
B. Rohtang La
C. Bara-lacha La
D. Kunzum La
💡 Solution & Explanation
Shipki La is a prominent mountain pass on the Indo-Tibet border in the Kinnaur district through which the Sutlej River enters India from the Tibetan Plateau. Rohtang La connects Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti valleys. Trans-Himalayan passes have historically served as vital trade routes connecting Himalayan regions with Central Asia.
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