The Beas River is considered to originate near which pass in Himachal Pradesh?

Correct answer: Rohtang Pass

The key geographical association is between the Beas, Beas Kund and Rohtang Pass. The Beas is traditionally regarded as originating from Beas Kund, a high-altitude source near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. From there it flows through the Kullu Valley and later joins the Sutlej. Thus option A is correct. Nathu La is located in Sikkim, Khardung La is in the Ladakh region, and Shipki La lies near the Himachal Pradesh–Tibet border. Shipki La may seem plausible because it is also in Himachal Pradesh, but it is not the traditional source location of the Beas. Remembering the source pair “Beas Kund–Rohtang Pass” resolves the question accurately.