Question: In which state/Union Territory was the India’s longest road arch bridge inaugurated?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Ladakh
(c) Assam
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 22 January 2021, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the longest road arch bridge in India The bridge named as “Wahrew Bridge”is located at Sohbar in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.It connects Bholaganj & Sohbar to Nongjri.
- The 169-metre Wahrew suspension bridge has been constructed at a cost of Rs 49.395 crore under the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay