Bridges & Tunnels — Set 5
Indian Railways · पुल और सुरंगें · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which bridge is the world's highest railway bridge?
Correct Answer: A. Chenab Bridge
The Chenab Bridge is the highest railway bridge in the world, standing at 359 meters. It is built over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. This bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project.
Where is the longest railway tunnel in India located?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir is currently the longest in India. It has a total length of approximately 11.2 kilometers. It connects the Banihal and Qazigund regions.
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, Bogibeel, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Assam
The Bogibeel Bridge is situated in Assam and spans across the Brahmaputra River. It has a total length of 4.94 kilometers. The bridge facilitates faster travel to the eastern part of the Northeast.
Which is India's first vertical lift sea bridge?
Correct Answer: B. Pamban Bridge
The new Pamban Bridge being built in Tamil Nadu will be India's first vertical lift sea bridge. It allows for the passage of ships through the sea. The original Pamban bridge was opened in 1914.
The longest railway bridge in India, Vembanad, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
The Vembanad Rail Bridge is the longest dedicated railway bridge in India. It is located in Kerala and has a length of 4.62 kilometers. It connects Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi.
Which bridge is famously known as 'Sonar Quila' in railway literature?
Correct Answer: C. Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge connects Ankleshwar and Bharuch in Gujarat. It was built in 1881 over the Narmada River. It is officially known as the Narmada Bridge but popular for its golden appearance.
In which city is India's first underwater metro tunnel located?
Correct Answer: C. Kolkata
Kolkata is the city where India's first underwater metro tunnel has been built. It passes under the Hooghly River. This is a significant milestone in India's urban transport history.
The Karbude Tunnel, one of the longest on the Konkan Railway, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
The Karbude Tunnel is located in Maharashtra on the Konkan Railway route. It is about 6.5 kilometers long. It was the longest tunnel in India before the Pir Panjal tunnel was constructed.
Which is the tallest pier railway bridge in the world being built in India?
Correct Answer: A. Noney Bridge
The Noney Bridge in Manipur is set to be the tallest pier railway bridge in the world. Its pier height will be 141 meters. It is part of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project.
The Nehru Setu railway bridge is built across which river?
Correct Answer: C. Son
Nehru Setu is one of the longest railway bridges in India, built over the Son River. It is located in Bihar. The bridge connects Dehri-on-Son and Son Nagar.