Sela Tunnel has been inaugurated by PM Modi in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

• Here are some key details about the inauguration and the tunnel:
• The Sela Tunnel is the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel.
• The tunnel is strategically significant as it enhances all-weather connectivity and facilitates rapid military deployments to Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang and Kameng regions along the China frontier.
• The tunnel is constructed at an altitude above 13,000 feet, costing Rs 825 crore.
• The project consists of two tunnels and over 8 km of approach roads, with a total length of approximately 12 km.
• The tunnel’s clearance is sufficiently high to accommodate all military vehicles.
• The tunnel will ensure rapid deployment of troops and heavy weaponry, including artillery guns, from the 4 Corps headquarters in the Assam plains to Tawang.

Question:

Q.1 Where is the Sela Tunnel located?
a. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
b. Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
c. Gangtok, Sikkim
d. Shillong, Meghalaya