Question
Consider the following statements about the Chenab Bridge: 1. It is the highest single-arch railway bridge in the world 2. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. 3. Recently it was set to be developed as a tourist spot
Solution
Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge situated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi town, is set to be developed as a tourist spot. The 1.3-km-long bridge is located 359 metres above the Chenab riverbed. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. It has been designed to withstand high wind speeds of up to 266 Kmph
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