Question

Which of the following is longest river bridge of Bihar?
1. Godavari bridge-Godavari River
2. Vikramshila bridge-Ganga River
3. Nehru bridge-Son River
4. Mahatma Gandhi bridge- Ganga River

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Mahatma Gandhi bridge- Ganga River

The correct answer is Mahatma Gandhi bridge- Ganga River.

• Mahatma Gandhi Setu is the longest road bridge on the river in Bihar.

• Its total length is 5.75 km (3.58 mile).
• Its construction was started by Domon India in the year 1972, which was completed in the year 1982.
• It is the most prominent road bridge connecting North and South Bihar.
• It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
• At present, the Dhola-Sadia (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) bridge on the Brahmaputra River is the longest bridge in India.
• Its total length is 9.15 km.
• It connects the northeastern state of India to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh.