Question

The world’s longest highway tunnel, Atal Tunnel is constructed across which one of the following ranges of the Himalayas ?

• A. Pir Panjal
• B. Karakoram
• C. Zaskar
• D. Ladakh

Hint:

The Atal Tunnel, located in the Pir Panjal range, is an engineering marvel that provides all-weather connectivity in a challenging mountainous region.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Atal Tunnel, which is the world's longest highway tunnel, is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, providing year-round access to the region, even during harsh winters when roads are usually blocked by heavy snowfall. Thus, the correct answer is (A) Pir Panjal.