Q588
Which tunnel is also known as Pir Panjal Tunnel?
A.
Banihal Qazigund Tunnel
AnswerB.
Jawahar Tunnel
C.
Zoji La Tunnel
D.
Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel is situated at an elevation of 1790 metres, it is a double tube tunnel with two lanes each. It is operational but a part of it is still under construction. It is India’s longest tunnel (11.2 km) and is also called Pir Panjal Tunnel.