CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 111

Topic: Current affairs

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Q111

Which one of the following statements about the bridges of India is not correct ?

  1. (a) Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, is India’s longest sea bridge.
  2. (b) The Chenab bridge is the world’s highest railway arch bridge.
  3. (c) The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is built over the Lohit river.
  4. (d) The New Pamban bridge is an arch bridge.Correct answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) The New Pamban bridge is an arch bridge.

  1. The new Pamban railway bridge is a vertical-lift sea bridge, not an arch bridge.
  2. Atal Setu is India’s longest sea bridge, Chenab is the record-height railway arch bridge, and the Bhupen Hazarika Setu crosses the Lohit.