Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges built by Border Road Organisation (BRO) in seven States & UTs.
(2) Ministry of Defence is the parent organization of BRO.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 12 October 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges built by Border Road Organisation (BRO) to the nation.
- The 44 bridges of various spans ranging from 30 mtrs to 484 mtrs are located in J&K (10), Ladakh (08), Himachal Pradesh (02), Punjab (04), Uttarakhand (08), Arunachal Pradesh (08) and Sikkim (04).
- They are of strategic importance and have been designed to facilitate movement of heavy civil & military traffic in border areas.
- Rajnath Singh also laid the Foundation Stone of the strategically important Nechiphu Tunnel on the road to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
- This 450 mtrs long, bi-lane tunnel would ensure all weather connectivity across Nechiphu Pass besides providing a safe and secure passage through accident prone areas.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663654