Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Atal Tunnel?

The correct answer is Option (1) → This tunnel has been built by the National Highways Authority of India.

Option (1) This tunnel has been built by the National Highways Authority of India. — False. The Atal Tunnel was built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which builds and maintains roads in strategically sensitive border areas.

Option (2) This tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley. — True. It keeps the valley connected throughout the year; earlier it was cut off for about six months by heavy snow.

Option (3) This is the world’s longest highway tunnel. — True. It is called the world’s longest highway tunnel, 9.02 km long.

Option (4) This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas — True. It lies in the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 3000 metres.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 26-05-2025 (Slot 1).