Question: DEVIKA AND PUNEJA BRIDGES recently inaugurated is in which state/Union Territory?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Ladakh
Answer:(c)
Context:
- Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Border Road Organization:
- The BRO in the last 4 to 5 years has constructed 200 bridges in the region. This includes the famous Atal Setu Cable Bridge.
- Devika Bridge: Apart from taking care of traffic congestion and developmental needs of the Udhampur town area, Devika Bridge will also help in smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
- Puneja Bridge: The 50-meter-long Puneja Bridge was constructed by BRO at Bhaderwah in Doda District. Basoli-Bani-Bhaderwah road is a vital alternate link to the Doda, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah and Kashmir valley from Pathankot (Punjab) region without passing Jammu and Udhampur.
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