GENERAL STUDIES 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are MEDICANES?
A
extra-tropical storms in the Mediterranean Sea,
2
Q
Atal Tunnel speciality?
A
World’s longest Highway tunnel
3
Q
location of atal tunnel?
constructed by?
A
himachal pradesh and Ladakh
BRO- border road and organisation
4
Q
Atal tunnel connects which valley?
A
Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year.
The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Kms between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours
5
Q
Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand
A
the four pilgrim-destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are collectively known as Chardham.
6
Q
Zojila Tunnel
A
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister
The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh on NH-1
