INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located? [IAS 2008]
A
Chandra valley
B
Hunza valley
C
Nubra valley
D
Sutlej valley
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Sutlej valley the Himalayan pass Shipki La is located. A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4, 720 metres (15, 490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete solution: The Himalayan pass of Shipki La is situated in the Sutlej valley. Four km southwest of Shipki La, a spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4, 720 metres.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.

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