The correct answer is (c) Lipulekh.
The Kali river originates at the Lipulekh pass, which is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The pass is a high mountain pass on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest motorable road in India, at an elevation of 5,065 meters (16,620 feet). The pass is open from May to October.
The other options are incorrect because they are not located near the origin-point of the Kali river.
(a) Niti pass is located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is a high mountain pass on the border between India and Nepal. It is the second highest motorable road in India, at an elevation of 5,042 meters (16,540 feet). The pass is open from May to October.
(b) Mana pass is located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is a high mountain pass on the border between India and Nepal. It is the third highest motorable road in India, at an elevation of 5,416 meters (17,768 feet). The pass is open from May to October.
(d) Milam pass is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is a high mountain pass on the border between India and Nepal. It is the fourth highest motorable road in India, at an elevation of 5,100 meters (16,732 feet). The pass is open from June to September.