Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Which of the following statements about the Atal Tunnel are correct?

(A) This tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley
(B) This tunnel has been built by Border Road Organisation
(C) This is the world's longest highway tunnel
(D) This tunnel is 7.02 km long

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B), (C), (D) only

(A), (B), (C) only

(A), (B), (D) only

(A), (C), (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B), (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B), (C) only

The World’s longest Highway tunnel — Atal Tunnel (C) (9.02 Km) has been built by Border Road Organisation (B). This tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley (A) throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall. The Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 metres from the Mean Sea Level (MSL).

(D) This tunnel is 7.02 km long. This is false. It is 9.02 Km long.