The Zojila tunnel will connect between

October 3, 2021

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 3 October 2021

The Zojila tunnel will connect between

A. Ladakh & Jammu

B. Ladakh & Leh

C. Jammu & Srinagar

D. Ladakh & Srinagar

Answer: Ladakh & Srinagar

Explanation:

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways reviews the work onZojila and Z Morh tunnels.

The Zojila tunnel will be India’s longest road tunnel, and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel. A connecting tunnel from Z-Morh on NH1 to the Zojila tunnel will be built in the Zojila Ghats between Sonmarg and Kargil.

When complete, the Zojila tunnel will allow travel between Srinagar and Ladakh throughout the year. The distance from Baltal to Minamarg will come down to 13 km from the present 40 km, travel time is expected to be cut by an hour and a half, and the journey is expected be less strenuous.

The project is expected to lead to integrated development of both Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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