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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

The 'Atal Tunnel' has been built by __________.

Options:

National Highways Authority of India

Border Road Organisation

Central Public Work Department

State Public Work Department

Correct Answer:

Border Road Organisation

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Border Road 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).

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