Question

The National Highway 1A connects Leh to Kashmir valley through the _____________.
A. Ram Pass
B. Cold Pass
C. Triyeg Pass
D. Zoji La Pass

Answer 1

Hint: This highway is the first national highway under the new numbering system of India. The pass is located in the union territory of Ladakh.

Complete Answer:
Zoji La Pass is a high mountain pass at the elevation of 3,528 metres (11,575 ft). It traversed by Srinagar and Leh Highway in the Himalayan Range. In the winter season the roads are closed due to heavy snowfall, thus this all weather pass is constructed to mitigate this situation. Zoji La pass is about 100 km from the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar. It is the second highest pass on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. There is a tunnel that runs through the pass. The tunnel is 14 km in length which makes it even easier for the vehicles to pass.
The winding road of the pass is 25.8 km long. The passage is narrow which makes car movement easy but for heavy vehicles it is difficult to move along. This pass is often known as the entrance to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir.
Therefore, option ‘D. Zoji La Pass’.

Note: The pass presents a spectacular panoramic view and very offers a thrilling adventure as it is located at the edge of the mountain. It is considered as one of the riskiest passes in India.