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Why is the Zojila Pass currently closed?
Because of extremely harsh weather conditions including strong winds, poor visibility, and sub-zero temperatures.
Due to a higher-than-average snowfall accumulation in the area.
Because of extremely harsh weather conditions including strong winds, poor visibility, and sub-zero temperatures.
As a result of a scheduled maintenance program on the road surface.
Due to ongoing protests from local residents of the region.
What is the primary function of the Zojila road?
It serves as the only surface link between Kashmir Valley and Kargil during summer months and is crucial for supplies and defense.
It serves as the main railway line between Srinagar and Kargil.
It is a popular tourist route known for its scenic views.
It is a defense corridor providing support to the armed forces and logistics.
It serves as the only surface link between Kashmir Valley and Kargil during summer months and is crucial for supplies and defense.
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What is the biggest challenge to the snow-clearing operations?
The high-velocity winds, poor visibility, and sub-zero temperatures.
Lack of manpower and equipment to clear the snow.
The heavy snowfall compared to the seasonal average.
The high-velocity winds, poor visibility, and sub-zero temperatures.
The absence of clearance teams from the Border Roads Organisation.
What is the current temperature in the Zojila Pass area?
Minus 25 degrees Celsius.
Around 0 degrees Celsius.
Approximately 10 degrees Celsius.
Minus 25 degrees Celsius.
Around minus 5 degrees Celsius.
Who is responsible for the snow-clearing operations on the Zojila Pass?
Snow clearance teams from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Local police forces in the area.
The armed forces stationed in the region.
Snow clearance teams from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Private contractors hired by the local government.
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