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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q49

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Which of the following passes is known as the gateway connecting Jammu and Srinagar?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Banihal Pass.

What is Banihal Pass?  
  • Banihal Pass is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal Range at a maximum elevation of 2,832 m (9,291 ft). 
  • The road from Jammu to Srinagar transversed Banihal Pass until 1956 when the Jawahar Tunnel was constructed under the pass.

Other Passes :-     

Lanak La Pass- The Lanak La or Lanak Pass is a mountain pass in Tibet. 

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

Aghil Pass- situated in Karakoram range.