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UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Physiography and Drainage Pattern of India

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    Which of the following statements about Nathula Pass are correct?
    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.       
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    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. Nathu La is located on the 563 km Old Silk Route, an offshoot of the historic Silk Road. It was sealed by India after the 1962 Sino-Indian War and was re-opened in 2006 following numerous bilateral trade agreements.


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