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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Mountain Pass) (a)

Let us do this matching slowly. In Passes, the pairs fit together as in 4 1 2 3. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2016] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Mountain Pass) (a)

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Passes, the pairs match as in code 1 3 4 2. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [Telangana PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Mains) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Mountain Pass) (a)

Let us do this matching slowly. In Passes, the pairs fit together as in 2 3 4 1. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2011 UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2004] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following option represents correct order of mountain Passes from West to East? 1. Shipki La 2. Nathu La 3.

For order questions, think of a timeline. In Passes, the events happened in the order 1, 4, 2, 3. That is the answer. If you place the first event and the last event in your mind, the middle ones fall into place. It is easier than it looks.

Ref: [Mizoram PSC (Pre) 2019 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Lipulekh Pass is situated in

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about Lipulekh Pass is situated in, and the answer is Uttarakhand. In Passes, Uttarakhand is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following passes is located in Uttarakhand?

Think of it like this. When the question talks about which one of the following passes is, your mind should go straight to Lipulekh. In Passes, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

What are Kingri-Wingri, Neeti-Mana?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about what are Kingri-Wingri, Neeti-Mana, and in Passes the answer is Passes. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2016] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following is not a correct match? Passes State

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Passes that is Shipki La - Jammu and Kashmir. Shipki La - Jammu and Kashmir has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 2016] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Mana Pass is located in

Honestly, this is a simple one. Mana Pass is located in is Uttarakhand. In Passes, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Mana Pass is located in is Uttarakhand — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Rohtang Pass is located in

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Passes once. Rohtang Pass is located in is all about Himachal Pradesh. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Himachal Pradesh for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Maharashtra PSC (Pre) 2016 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following Himalayan Passes was reopened around the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about which one of the following Himalayan Passes, and the answer is Nathu La. In Passes, Nathu La is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2007] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

Nathu La Pass is situated in which state?

You can think of it as a small story. In Passes, Nathu La Pass is situated in which happened with Sikkim. That is why Sikkim is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [Assam PSC (Pre) 2017 UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Passes and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.