Which among the following is a pass in the Pir Panjal range, reaching a maximum elevation of 2832 meters, linking the Kashmir Valley in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with the Outer Himalayas and the plains to the south?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Banihal Pass.
The Banihal Pass traverses the Pir Panjal Range at an elevation of 2832 meters above sea level, serving as a vital connection between the Kashmir Valley in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the outer Himalayas and plains to the south. In Kashmiri, the term "Banihal" translates to blizzard.