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Topic 273 · Answers

Strategic tunnels: Brahmaputra, Zojila, Shyok

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer C

    In February 2026 the Cabinet cleared India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel under which river?

    • Ganga
    • Yamuna
    • Correct answer: Brahmaputra
    • Narmada

    Core Trigger: In February 2026 the Cabinet cleared India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel, under the Brahmaputra in Assam.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    The Zojila tunnel links Sonamarg and which place?

    • Drass
    • Kargil
    • Gulmarg
    • Correct answer: Minamarg

    Routes: The Brahmaputra tunnel links Gohpur and Numaligarh; the Zojila tunnel links Sonamarg and Minamarg after its June 2026 breakthrough.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Who opened the Shyok tunnel in December 2025?

    • Correct answer: Rajnath Singh
    • Amit Shah
    • Nitin Gadkari
    • Narendra Modi

    Current Head: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the Shyok tunnel in December 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    What is the length of the Shyok cut-and-cover tunnel?

    • 500 m
    • Correct answer: 920 m
    • 1.5 km
    • 9 km

    Key Term: The Shyok tunnel is a 920 m cut-and-cover tunnel on the DS-DBO road near the LAC in eastern Ladakh.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    Which is/are correct? (1) The Brahmaputra project is a 15.79 km twin-tube crossing. (2) It costs Rs 8,662 crore.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Data: The Brahmaputra project is a 15.79 km twin-tube crossing costing Rs 18,662 crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    What advantage do the new tunnels give in border and river regions?

    • Lower toll rates
    • Faster rail electrification
    • Correct answer: All-weather access
    • Reduced fuel imports

    India Link: The tunnels give all-weather access in border and river regions, aiding troop movement and trade.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer D

    Zojila lies on which route between Kashmir and Ladakh?

    • Manali-Leh route
    • Jammu-Srinagar route
    • Shimla-Kinnaur route
    • Correct answer: Srinagar-Leh route

    Venue: Zojila sits on the Srinagar-Leh route between Kashmir and Ladakh; it is built using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    In which year was the Border Roads Organisation raised?

    • Correct answer: 1960
    • 1947
    • 1952
    • 1971

    Founded: The Border Roads Organisation was raised in 1960.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    The Atal Tunnel at Rohtang opened in which month and year?

    • October 2018
    • Correct answer: October 2020
    • March 2021
    • December 2019

    Landmark: Atal Tunnel at Rohtang, opened in October 2020, is about 9 km long and among the world's longest highway tunnels.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Which is/are correct? (1) Article 300A allows property to be taken only by authority of law. (2) The 2013 land acquisition Act provides no compensation.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Doctrine: Article 300A: property can be taken only by authority of law; the 2013 land acquisition Act provides compensation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 273, point 12

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