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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Umlingla Pass, which was recently in news, is located in which state / Union Territory of India?
A
Manipur
B
Ladakh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Umling La or Umlung La is a mountain pass in Ladakh, India on the ridgeline between Koyul Lungpa and the Indus River near Demchok.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Border Roads Organisation (under its Project Himank) has constructed the world’s highest motorable pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, named Umling La, passing through Umlingla Top at a height of over 19, 300 feet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Umling La Pass: Umling La is located in the Eastern Ladakh region. The world’s highest motorable road is now situated at the height of 19, 300 feet at Umling La Pass.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dungri La or Mana Pass, Uttarakhand-18, 406 ft At the height of 5610 metres, Mana Pass stands as the highest motorable road in India, and the highest vehicle-accessible pass in the world, contrary to the popular belief about Khardung La. Dungri La leads to Badrinath, an important Hindu pilgrim.

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