Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh e-inaugurated Devika and Puneja bridges in Jammu and Kashmir
(2) Bhaderwah-Basholi-Pathankot road is a 185 km long under construction National Highway that will provide a vital alternate link to the Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts beside Kashmir valley from Pathanakot (Punjab) without entering Jammu and Udhampur via Lakhanpur
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 24 June 2020, Union Minister of State PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh e-inaugurated two important Bridges Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu and Kashmir.
Devika Bridge:
- 10-meter-long Devika Bridge is situated in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Total outlay on the bridge was Rs 75 lakhs constructed in about one-year time span.
- This bridge is of strategic importance as will help in smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
Puneja Bridge:
- It is a 50-meter-long bridge at Bhaderwah in Doda District of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The bridge was constructed at a cost of Rs 4 Crore.
- Bhaderwah-Basholi-Pathankot road is a 185 km long under construction National Highway that will provide a vital alternate link to the Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts beside Kashmir valley from Pathanakot (Punjab) without entering Jammu and Udhampur via Lakhanpur.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay