Q. With reference to various large river bridges developed in India in recent years, consider the following statements:
- Dhubri-Phulbari bridge is over Brahmaputra River
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu is over River Ganga
- Bhupen Hazarika Setu is on Sankosh River
- Sisseri River Bridge is located in Assam
Which of the above is /are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Dhubri-Phulbari bridge, under construction over the Brahmaputra River, will be India's longest, enhancing connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam. Mahatma Gandhi Setu is a 5,750 m bridge over the Ganga in Bihar. The Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu, spans 9.15 km over the Lohit River, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Dibang River Bridge, or Sisseri River Bridge, is 6.2 km long, located over the Dibang River in Arunachal Pradesh.