Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Zoji La tunnel connects Srinagar valley to Leh.
(2) Zojila Pass tunnel will be Asia’s longest 2-lane bi-directional pass.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 15 October 2020, Union Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari started ZojiLa Tunnel works with ceremonial blast.
- Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh.
- The 14.15 Km long tunnel links Srinagar valley (Kashmir)and Leh (Ladakh plateau) through Drass and Kargil on NH-1.
- The project will reduce the travel time between Srinagar and Leh to 15 minutes from the current 3.5 hours with providing all-weather connectivity to the region.
- Zojila Pass tunnel will be Asia’s longest 2-lane bi-directional pass.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1664707