Which one of the following Himalayan passes was reopened around in the middle of the year 2006 to facilitate trade between India and China?
- AChang La
- BJara La
- CNathu LaCorrect
- DShipki La
Explanation
The correct answer is C, Nathu La. This Himalayan pass is located in the state of Sikkim. It was officially reopened for border trade on July 6, 2006, after being closed for 44 years following the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The reopening was intended to boost the economy of the region and strengthen diplomatic and trade relations between India and China. While Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh and Lipu Lekh in Uttarakhand are other functional trade routes between the two countries, Nathu La is the specific pass that resumed operations in the middle of 2006.
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