Multiple choice

Which of the following trade routes connects Kalimpong in West Bengal and Lhasa, the capital of Tibet?

  1. Shipki La

  2. Jelep La

  3. Niti Pass

  4. Thag La
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jelep La Pass connects Kalimpong in West Bengal to Lhasa in Tibet. This historic trade route was part of the Silk Road network and was crucial for Indo-Tibetan trade. Shipki La connects Himachal Pradesh to Tibet, while Niti Pass connects Uttarakhand to Tibet. Thag La is also in the Himalayan region but not the Kalimpong-Lhasa route.

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