Bridges & Tunnels — Set 1
Indian Railways · पुल और सुरंगें · Questions 1–10 of 50
The Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, is part of which rail link project?
Correct Answer: C. USBRL Project
The Chenab Bridge is a key component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. It stands at a height of 359 meters above the river bed, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower. This engineering marvel connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India's rail network.
Which state houses the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, currently the longest transportation tunnel in India?
Correct Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel is located in the Banihal-Qazigund section of Jammu and Kashmir. It stretches for approximately 11.2 kilometers through the Pir Panjal mountain range. The tunnel uses a sophisticated ventilation system and fire safety mechanisms for passenger safety.
The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, is built across which river?
Correct Answer: D. Brahmaputra
The Bogibeel Bridge spans the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts. It is a double-decker bridge designed to carry a two-line railway track on the lower deck and a three-lane road on the upper deck. It was inaugurated in 2018 to enhance connectivity in the Northeast region.
Which bridge is famous for being India's first vertical lift sea bridge?
Correct Answer: D. New Pamban Bridge
The New Pamban Bridge is being constructed to replace the old cantilever bridge connecting Rameswaram to mainland India. It features a vertical lift mechanism that allows ships and boats to pass through by raising the track section. This technology is a first for the Indian maritime rail infrastructure.
The Panval Nadi Viaduct, once the highest bridge in Asia, is located on which railway route?
Correct Answer: C. Konkan Railway
The Panval Nadi Viaduct is situated on the Konkan Railway route near Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. It stands at a height of about 64 meters and was built using advanced incremental launching techniques. The Konkan Railway is renowned for its difficult terrain and numerous bridges and tunnels.
The Pamban Bridge connects the mainland of India with which island?
Correct Answer: C. Pamban Island
The Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge that connects the town of Mandapam in mainland India with Rameswaram on Pamban Island. Opened in 1914, it was India's first sea bridge until the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. It is located in the second most corrosive region in the world after Florida.
Which is the longest railway bridge in India spanning across the Vembanad Lake?
Correct Answer: D. Vembanad Rail Bridge
The Vembanad Rail Bridge in Kerala connects Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi. It has a total length of approximately 4.62 kilometers, making it the longest dedicated railway bridge in the country. The bridge is constructed on 11,700 piles to support its massive structure over the lake.
The T-49 tunnel, which became the longest railway tunnel in India upon completion, is located in which state/UT?
Correct Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir
The T-49 tunnel is part of the Katra-Banihal section of the USBRL project in Jammu and Kashmir. At 12.75 kilometers, it surpassed the Pir Panjal tunnel in length. This tunnel is a major milestone in providing all-weather connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
Which historical railway bridge is built over the Hooghly River to connect Howrah and Kolkata?
Correct Answer: D. Jubilee Bridge
The Jubilee Bridge was a cantilever rail bridge that opened in 1887 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign. It was replaced by the Sampreeti Bridge in 2016 due to the aging of the original structure. It was one of the earliest examples of large-scale bridge engineering in India.
The Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, is situated in which district?
Correct Answer: A. Reasi
The Anji Khad Bridge is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. It uses a single pylon and multiple cables to support the railway track across a deep gorge. This bridge is a critical link between Katra and Reasi on the USBRL line.