Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6 km-long, two-lane tunnel connecting Srinagar with Leh.
2.The Z-Morh Tunnel is part of the Zojila Tunnel.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5 km-long, two-lane tunnel located between Gagangir and Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir. Its primary purpose is to provide all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg, a tourist destination, and act as a precursor to the Zojila Tunnel, which will connect Sonamarg to Drass in Ladakh.
Statement 2 is correct. The Z-Morh Tunnel is part of the broader Zojila Tunnel project, aimed at ensuring year-round connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh. It complements the Zojila Tunnel by improving access to Sonamarg and serving as an initial segment of the strategic corridor. New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) is used for the construction of the tunnel.
Source: The Hindu
