Which agency constructed Atal Tunnel? |
National Highways Authority of India State Highways Corporation Border Roads Organisation Prime Minister Roads Construction Organisation |
Border Roads Organisation |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Border Roads Organisation 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). |