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Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Atal Tunnel? |
It is built in the Shivalik Ranges of the Himalayas. It was built by the Border Road Organisation. It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley. It is the World's Longest Highway Tunnel. |
It is built in the Shivalik Ranges of the Himalayas. |
The correct answer is Option (1) → It is built in the Shivalik Ranges of the Himalayas. 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). |
