UPPSC 2025

Q. With reference to ‘Atal Tunnel’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This tunnel is the world’s longest highway tunnel.
2. This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Only 1
Correct Answer: a) Only 2

Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Atal Tunnel (about 9.02 km) is not the world’s longest highway tunnel. The Lærdal Tunnel in Norway (about 24.5 km) is longer. Atal Tunnel’s distinction is being the world’s longest highway tunnel at high altitude (above 10,000 ft), not overall.

Statement 2 is correct: The tunnel passes under Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and is built in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas.

Hence, only statement 2 is correct.
– Option 1 (Only 2): Correct.

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