Question

Banihal tunnel was constructed in the __________ year.

• A. 1959
• B. 1960
• C. 1961
• D. 1962

Hint:

The Banihal (Jawahar) Tunnel was one of the longest road tunnels in Asia at the time of its construction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About Banihal Tunnel.
The Banihal Tunnel, also known as Jawahar Tunnel, connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley. It is an important engineering project in India.

Step 2: Year of construction.
The tunnel was constructed in 1959 to ensure all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar.

Step 3: Analysis of options.

• 
  (A) 1959: Correct. Construction was completed in this year.
• 
  (B) 1960: Incorrect.
• 
  (C) 1961: Incorrect.
• 
  (D) 1962: Incorrect.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the Banihal Tunnel was constructed in 1959.

Final Answer:} 1959.