Question

Which of the following are the uses of Mountain passes.

• A. It is easier to construct roadways and railways through mountain passes.
• B. It helps in crossing the mountains.
• C. Mountain passes present a barrier for people trying to cross mountains.
• D. Mountain passes are useful for constructing airports.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A It is easier to construct roadways and railways through mountain passes.
B It helps in crossing the mountains.

A mountain pass is a route for travelling through mountains. It is a navigable route through a mountain range. Since ancient times, mountain passes have played a major role in helping people travel and trade in mountainous regions. These passes are routes through which roads and railways are constructed for people to travel.