| 1. It links Sikkim with Tibet |
| 2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route |
| 3. It was reopened in the year 2006 |
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 3
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) above mean sea level, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Nathu means "listening ears" and La means "pass" in Tibetan. On the Indian side, the pass is 54 km (34 mi) east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Only citizens of India can visit the pass, and then only after obtaining a permit in Gangtok.
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