Q. Consider the following statements:
- Z-Morh Tunnel connects Srinagar and Kargil.
- Atal Tunnel is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world.
- Theng Tunnel is the longest tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Zoji La Tunnel was constructed under the Project Swastik.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Zoji La Tunnel is a 14.2 km tunnel beneath the Zoji La Pass in Kargi District, Ladakh. The Z-Morh Tunnel, measuring 6.5 km, provides an all-weather connection between Srinagar and Kargil, also in Ladakh. The Atal Tunnel, or Rohtang Tunnel, is located under the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and is the world's longest tunnel at 9.02 km above 10,000 feet. The Theng Tunnel is the longest tunnel in Sikkim, constructed by the Border Road Organization under Project Swastik.