Country’s longest ‘ropeway over a river’

Question:The Country’s longest ropeway over a river is inaugurated in which state?
(a) Meghalaya.
(b) Assam
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Tripura
Answer:(b)

Context:

  • Assam government has inaugurated the country’s longest ropeway over a river in Guwahati,Assam.
  • Facts
  • About the ropeway: It is a 1.8-km-long ropeway over the Brahmaputra river connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati.
  • Significance: The ropeway ride will facilitate the passengers to look out for the Urvashi island and catch a glimpse of the Umananda temple which was built by Ahom King Gadadhar Singha.

By: Arpit Mishra

Link:

https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/guwahati-ropeway-brahmaputra-6567892/#:~:text=The%20Assam%20government%20on%20Monday,30%20passengers%20and%20one%20operator.

https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/indias-longest-river-ropeway-over-brahmaputra-inaugurated-in-assam-know-why-it-is-special/2064950/