The Zojila Tunnel Project, which recently achieved the breakthrough of its main tunnel, is being constructed between which two locations?

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The correct answer is Option B: Baltal and Minamarg. India achieved the breakthrough of the main tunnel of the Zojila Tunnel Project on 9 June 2026 at Minamarg in Kargil district, Ladakh. The Zojila Tunnel is being constructed between Baltal and Minamarg on National Highway-1 (NH-1). With a length of about 14 km, the Zojila Tunnel will be one of India's longest strategic road tunnels. The project is being developed at an estimated cost of approximately ₹6,800 crore. The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, reducing dependence on seasonal road access. Travel time between Sonamarg and Minamarg is expected to decrease from about 2 hours to nearly 30 minutes after completion. The tunnel incorporates advanced safety features such as automatic fire detection, CCTV surveillance, emergency cross-passages, and avalanche protection systems. The project is expected to strengthen tourism, trade, regional development, and strategic military mobility in the Himalayan region.

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Srinagar and Drass

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Kargil and Leh

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Sonamarg and Kargil

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Jammu and Srinagar

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