Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Transport and Communcation

Question:

Which of the following is not a part of the project under National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) ?

Options:

Atal Tunnel

Golden Quadrilateral

North-South corridor

East-West corridor

Correct Answer:

Atal Tunnel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Atal Tunnel

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).