Consider the following statements regarding the Anji Khad Bridge: It i...
All 96 cables on the first cable-stayed bridge in India, the Anji Khad bridge, have been fully installed in a record time of 11 months.
About Anji Khad Bridge:
- It is an under-construction rail bridge in Jammu & Kashmir on the Indian Railways Jammu – Baramulla rail line.
- It will connect the Union Territory of Kashmir with the rest of the country by train.
- It is constructed over the Anji River, a tributary of the Chenab River between Katra and Reasi.
- Anji Khad Bridge will be the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country.
- It is an asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge balanced on the axis of a central pylon.
- The total length of the structure is 473.25 metres.
- It stands at a height of 331 meters above the river bed.
- The bridge has a single-line railway track and a 3.75-metre-wide service road.
- The project is being executed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) and Hindustan Construction Company.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the Anji Khad Bridge: It i...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option B, i.e., statement 2 only.
Statement 1: It is an under-construction rail bridge in Uttarakhand.
Statement 2: It will be the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country.
Explanation:
Let's analyze each statement one by one:
Statement 1: It is an under-construction rail bridge in Uttarakhand.
This statement is incorrect. The Anji Khad Bridge is not an under-construction rail bridge in Uttarakhand. In fact, it is not a rail bridge at all.
Statement 2: It will be the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country.
This statement is correct. The Anji Khad Bridge will be the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country. The bridge is being constructed by the Indian Railways and is expected to be completed soon. Once completed, it will serve as an important infrastructure for the railways.
A cable-stayed bridge is a type of bridge where the deck is supported by cables attached to towers. This design provides a strong and efficient structure, allowing for longer spans and reducing the need for additional supports. Cable-stayed bridges are commonly used for railway and road bridges.
In conclusion, only statement 2 is correct. The Anji Khad Bridge will be the first cable-stayed railway bridge in the country.