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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World’s highest motorable road constructed in Ladakh at a height of over
A
18, 500 feet
B
19, 300 feet
C
17, 600 feet
D
16, 200 feet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Umling La Pass, located in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19, 300 feet above sea level, now has the world’s highest motorable road.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis. Ladakh’s Chisumle-Demchok Road, when it crosses the Umling Pass, is now the world’s highest motorable road. Its highest point lies at an altitude of over 19, 000 feet, making it an extraordinary feat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has finished constructing India’s and world’s highest highest motorable road, smashing the previous record that was held by Bolivia. Built at a height of 19300 ft, this road passes Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leh: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the world’s second-highest motorable road passing through Khardung La even during the extreme winter condition.

Detailed explanation-5: -This road connecting Leh to the Pangong Lake has a stretch that passes through Kela Pass at 18, 600 feet. Officials say it is the world’s highest motorable road for the general public.

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