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471.
The underwater tunnel is designed to withstand:
A High winds and heavy rainfall
B Immense hydrostatic pressure and seismic activity
C Extreme temperature fluctuations
D Sandstorms and dust storms
472.
The inauguration of the underwater metro tunnel is expected to boost:
A Rural tourism
B Economic activity
C Handicraft industries
D Traditional farming
473.
This project is considered a testament to India's growing capabilities in:
A Agricultural technology
B Space exploration
C Complex engineering and infrastructure development
D Biotechnology
474.
What is the approximate length of the underwater section of the tunnel?
A 100 meters
B 250 meters
C 500 meters
D 1 kilometer
475.
The East-West Metro corridor aims to connect which two major areas?
A New Town and Behala
B Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah
C Garia and Dum Dum
D Ballygunge and Park Street
476.
What technology was used for the construction of the underwater tunnel?
A Conventional drilling methods
B Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)
C Submerged tube construction
D Open-cut excavation
477.
What is the primary benefit expected from the new underwater metro tunnel?
A Increased tourism
B Reduced travel time and easing congestion
C Enhanced military connectivity
D Development of new port facilities
478.
The underwater section of the Kolkata Metro plunges beneath which river?
A Ganges
B Yamuna
C Brahmaputra
D Hooghly
479.
The underwater metro tunnel in Kolkata is part of which metro corridor?
A North-South Corridor
B Circular Railway Corridor
C East-West Corridor
D Airport Line Corridor
480.
Which city in India has inaugurated its first underwater metro tunnel?
A Mumbai
B Chennai
C Kolkata
D Delhi