Consider the following statements regarding Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramull...
The correct answer is option 'B' - 2 only.
Explanation:
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is a major railway project undertaken by the Indian government to connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. Let's analyze each statement separately to understand why the correct answer is option 'B'.
1) The total length of the project is around 1000 km:
This statement is incorrect. The total length of the USBRL project is not around 1000 km. The actual length of the project is approximately 272 km. This railway line will connect the city of Udhampur in Jammu with the city of Baramulla in Kashmir. The project involves the construction of tunnels, bridges, and railway tracks through mountainous terrain, making it a challenging and significant engineering endeavor.
2) It aims to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country:
This statement is correct. The primary objective of the USBRL project is to connect the Kashmir Valley, specifically the city of Baramulla, with the rest of the country through a reliable railway link. Currently, the Kashmir Valley is only accessible by road or air. Once completed, the railway line will provide a much-needed transportation link, facilitating the movement of people and goods between Kashmir and the rest of India.
In conclusion, the correct statement regarding the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is that it aims to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country. The statement about the total length of the project being around 1000 km is incorrect.
Consider the following statements regarding Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramull...
Northern Railways recently said that around 95% work on the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project has been completed.
About Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project:
- The USBRL Project involves the construction of a railway line from Udhampur to Baramulla joining the Kashmir valley with the Indian Railways network.
- Aim: To connect Kashmir to the rest of the country and give a push to development in the Valley.
- Total Length:272 km
- The Project was declared as a “National Project” in 2002.
- The alignment of USBRL involves construction of a large number of Tunnels and Bridges in highly rugged and mountainous terrain with most difficult and complex Himalayan geology.
- This Project involves 38 Tunnels (combined length of 119 Km), the longest Tunnel (T-49) having a length of 12.75 Km and is the country's longest transportation tunnel.
- There are 927 nos. of Bridges (combined length of 13 Km). These bridges include the iconic Chenab Bridge (Overall length 1315 m, Arch span of 467 m and height of 359 m above Chenab river bed) which will be the highest railway bridge in the world.
- Indian railway's first cable-stayed bridge is also being constructed on Anji Khad.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.