SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CHSL - 10 March 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

Which pass connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India?

 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Rohtang Pass, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,978 meters (13,051 feet), serves as a crucial link connecting the lush Kullu Valley with the stark and high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti Valleys in Himachal Pradesh, India. This pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas has historically been a vital trade route and continues to be significant for regional connectivity and tourism. The landscape around the pass offers a dramatic transition between the greener south and the more arid north.