SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

________ in Himachal Pradesh is a famous tourist attraction.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rohtang Pass. 

What is Rohtang Pass?  

  • It is a high mountain pass (elevation 3,980 m (13,058 ft)) on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. 
  • It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Other Passes

Mintaka Pass- situated in Karakorum Mountains, between Pakistan and Xinjiang in China

Chang-La Pass- situated in Ladhak, J&K

Aghil Pass- situated in Karakoram range.

Himachal Pradesh:

Capital: Shimla 

CM: Jairam Thakur

Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya