Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Atal Tunnel connects _____ to _____.

Options:

Jammu, Srinagar

Sikkim, Bhutan

Kargil, Dras

Manali, Lahaul-Spiti

Correct Answer:

Manali, Lahaul-Spiti

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Manali, Lahaul-Spiti

The World’s longest Highway tunnel — Atal Tunnel (9.02 Km) has been built by Border Road Organisation. This tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley 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)