Identify from the following, the correct statements about transportation in India. (A) Atal Tunnel passes through Pir Panjal Range. (B) About 80\(\%\) Indian Railway track is of metre gauge. (C) The Inland Waterways Authority was set up in 1986. (D) Konkan Railway connects Roha in Karnataka to Mangalore in Kerala.
Assess the following statements concerning Indian transportation to determine their accuracy:
(A) Atal Tunnel passes through Pir Panjal Range. Verified. The Atal Tunnel traverses the Pir Panjal Range within the Himalayas, linking Manali to Lahaul and Spiti Valley and significantly shortening travel times.
(B) About 80% Indian Railway track is of metre gauge. Incorrect. Indian Railways predominantly utilizes broad gauge. Conversion from metre and narrow gauge to broad gauge has been an ongoing process to handle increased traffic and enhance efficiency.
(C) The Inland Waterways Authority was set up in 1986. Verified. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in October 1986 to oversee the development and regulation of inland waterways for navigation.
(D) Konkan Railway connects Roha in Karnataka to Mangalore in Kerala. Incorrect. The Konkan Railway links Roha in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka.
Based on the analysis, statements (A) and (C) are correct. The definitive answer is: (A) and (C) only