Which of the following are correct about ‘Atal Tunnel’?
A. It is the world’s longest highway tunnel.
B. It has been built by the Border Road Organization.
C. This tunnel connects Manali to Lahul-Spiti.
D. It does not function during six winter months.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and C only
A. It is the world’s longest highway tunnel. Correct. The Atal Tunnel, 9.02 km long, is described as the world’s longest highway tunnel.
B. It has been built by the Border Road Organization. Correct. It was built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO).
C. This tunnel connects Manali to Lahul-Spiti. Correct. It links Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti valley.
D. It does not function during six winter months. Incorrect. The tunnel keeps the valley connected throughout the year; it was the valley that was cut off by snow for six months before it.
NCERT: India - People and Economy — Chapter 7: Transport and Communication, Do You Know box on the Atal Tunnel (2025-26)
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