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Leh–Manali Highway - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the average elevation of the Leh-Manali highway?
A) Less than 2,000 m
B) Exactly 3,000 m
C) More than 4,000 m
D) Over 7,000 m
  • 2. What is the highest elevation of the Leh-Manali highway?
A) 4,000 m
B) 4,800 m
C) 6,100 m
D) 5,328 m
  • 3. Which mountain pass marks the highest point of the highway?
A) Atal Tunnel
B) Rohtang Pass
C) Taglang La
D) Darcha Pass
  • 4. In which region does the greenery start receding after the Atal Tunnel?
A) Manali
B) Sarchu
C) Lahaul
D) Leh
  • 5. What happens to the landscape after crossing Darcha?
A) Tropical vegetation grows
B) Large lakes emerge
C) Dense forests appear
D) Greenery completely disappears
  • 6. What is the climate classification of Ladakh?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Cold semi-arid desert
C) Mediterranean
D) Humid subtropical
  • 7. What type of clothing is recommended for the night along the highway?
A) Light cottons
B) Thick woolens
C) Raincoats
D) Swimwear
  • 8. What is the total length of the Leh-Manali highway?
A) 177 km
B) 428 km
C) 500 km
D) 251 km
  • 9. Where is the state line located on the highway?
A) Darcha
B) Manali
C) Sarchu
D) Leh
  • 10. How many lanes does the Leh-Manali highway generally have?
A) One
B) Four
C) Six
D) Two
  • 11. What replaced the Rohtang Pass on the current route?
A) Sarchu Bridge
B) Darcha Tunnel
C) Taglang La
D) Atal Tunnel
  • 12. How much of the highway is located in Ladakh?
A) 177 km
B) 428 km
C) 251 km
D) 100 km
  • 13. What are the bridges on the highway currently being upgraded to?
A) Suspension rope bridges
B) Two-lane steel bridges
C) Concrete tunnels
D) Single-lane wooden bridges
  • 14. Why should travelers avoid wading through the water crossing the highway?
A) It is ice-cold
B) It is contaminated
C) It is too shallow
D) It is polluted
  • 15. During which months is there scanty rainfall between Darcha and Leh?
A) January–March
B) April–June
C) October–December
D) July–September
  • 16. Which organization is responsible for the design and maintenance of the highway?
A) Public Works Department
B) National Highways Authority of India
C) Indian Railway Ministry
D) Border Roads Organisation
  • 17. In which month is the highway typically closed due to snowfall?
A) August
B) May
C) October
D) December
  • 18. When was work on the Leh-Manali road started?
A) 1989
B) 1964
C) 2000
D) 1950
  • 19. What is the targeted completion year for the Shingo La Tunnel?
A) 2022
B) 2030
C) 2025
D) 2028
  • 20. The Leh-Manali Highway is part of which National Highway?
A) NH3
B) NH21
C) NH44
D) NH1
  • 21. At which location must foreign nationals show their passports and visas?
A) Manali
B) Koksar
C) Gramphu
D) Leh
  • 22. What river valley does the highway enter after crossing the high Himalayan passes?
A) Beas river valley
B) Spiti river valley
C) Indus river valley
D) Chandra river valley
  • 23. In what year did the 473-km Manali-Leh road begin serving as the second land approach to Ladakh?
A) 2000
B) 1989
C) 1975
D) 1964
  • 24. What is the primary role of the Leh-Manali Highway for the Indian military?
A) Railway supply route
B) Tourist transportation route
C) Internal trade route
D) Trunk route for India-China Border Roads
  • 25. How long does the entire journey from Manali to Leh take if there are no road blockades?
A) 8–10 hours
B) 14–16 hours
C) 10–12 hours
D) 20–24 hours
  • 26. Which organizations operate buses that travel the entire highway in two days?
A) Highway Authority and Indian Railways
B) State Transport and Private Tourism Board
C) Local Bus Association and Taxi Union
D) HRTC and HPTDC
  • 27. What should travelers carry if they have vehicles with small tanks?
A) Additional fuel in cans
B) Spare engine parts
C) Portable electric chargers
D) Extra water bottles
  • 28. What are common symptoms of acute mountain sickness?
A) Blurred vision and rashes
B) Muscle cramps and joint pain
C) Headache, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting
D) Fever, cough, and shivering
  • 29. What type of tents are available in Jispa and Sarchu that are considered luxury?
A) Swiss-cottage tents
B) Camping tarps
C) Military-grade shelters
D) Traditional canvas tents
  • 30. What is a dhaba?
A) A roadside eatery with low prices and no frills
B) A premium mountain resort
C) A high-speed transit hub
D) A government-run hotel
  • 31. Which place is inhabited only during the tourist season?
A) Manali
B) Jispa
C) Keylong
D) Bharatpur
  • 32. What food should travelers carry to help with high-energy requirements on the journey?
A) Canned soups
B) Heavy meats
C) Fresh fruit and vegetables
D) Chocolates or glucose
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