Which of the following is true about Changthang?

It's a city in Kashmir.

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It's a high altitude region.

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Temperature drops below zero in winters.

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Winds blow at 70 kmph.

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Solution

The correct options are
B It's a high altitude region.
C Temperature drops below zero in winters.
D Winds blow at 70 kmph.
Changthang is a high altitude cold desert region located at an height of 5000 metres above sea level. The temperature dorps down below zero during the winter season and the winds pick up speed of more than 70 kilometre per hour.

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