UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 86 of 100
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Question 86
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries :
1. ‘Maitri Setu’, built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Options

A
a) 1 and 2
B
b) 2 and 3
C
c) 1 only
D
d) 3 only
Correct Answer

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: Maitri Setu: A 1.9-km bridge built over the Feni River that connects Sabroom in Tripura (India) with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.

Statement 2 is not correct: Jhulaghat Suspension Bridge: A historic 100-meter hanging bridge spanning the Kali (Mahakali) River, connecting the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand (India) with western Nepal.

Statement 3 is correct: Mechi Bridge: A 583-meter, four-lane bridge built over the Mechi River that connects Panitanki Bypass in West Bengal (India) with Kakarvitta (Nepal).
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