Question: India’s first and longest ropeway will be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust to connect which of the followings two places?
(a) Tarakali-Mumbai
(b) Secureum-Mumbai
(c) Elephanta Island-Shiva Mumbai
(d) Bhichandi-Mumbai
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- According to the official reports published on April 25, 2017, India’s first and longest ropeway to connect Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust.
- The 8-km ropeway will begin from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Raigad district’s Elephanta Island.
- This ropeway 40-minute ride by a 20-seater cable car.
- This will facilitate tourists visiting the island and promote tourism.
- Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Known locally as Gharapuri Caves, covers16 sq. km area.
- Cave has several archaeological remains pointing to its rich cultural heritage, including the famous temples carved out of rocks.
- At present the island is inhabited by around 1,200 residents.
- The rock-cut temples are believed to have been constructed around 5th-6th century AD.
Reference:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/indias-first-sea-ropeway-to-link-mumbai-elephanta-island/articleshow/58345798.cms
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/sea-ropeway-india/1/937832.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/india-s-first-sea-ropeway-to-link-mumbai-and-elephanta-island/story-z0mqHFH7JgD8EespBtqfaO.html
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-s-longest-ropeway-will-take-you-from-mumbai-to-the-the-scenic-elephanta-caves-276487.html