Q. With reference to infrastructure projects in India, consider the following statements:
- Banihal Bypass is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
- The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in India.
- The Atal Tunnel connects Manali to Leh, reducing travel time.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes:
- Banihal Bypass is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh: This is incorrect. The Banihal Bypass is located in Jammu and Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh.
- The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in India: This is correct. It is 9.2 km long and reduces travel time in the region. The Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel (Chenani-Nashri Tunnel), the longest road tunnel in India, this 9.28 km tunnel connects Udhampur to Ramban in Jammu. It's also Asia's longest bi-directional highway tunnel. The tunnel has an integrated tunnel control system that automatically controls ventilation, fire control, signals, communication, and electrical systems
- The Atal Tunnel connects Manali to Leh, reducing travel time: This is correct. It is the longest highway tunnel in India at 9.02 km and reduces the distance by about 46 km.
Thus, only two statements are correct.