10 MCQs on the Chenab Railway Bridge
Q1. The Chenab Railway Bridge, recently inaugurated in Jammu & Kashmir, is taller than which of the following world landmarks?
A. Tokyo Tower
B. Eiffel Tower
C. Statue of Liberty
D. Shanghai Tower
Answer: B
The Chenab Bridge is 359 m tall—35 m taller than the Eiffel Tower (approx. 324 m).
Q2. With reference to the Chenab Railway Bridge, consider the following statements:
- It is the longest railway bridge in India.
- It was constructed without any structural support in the riverbed.
- It is part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
📝 It is the tallest, not the longest. The Godavari bridge is longe
Q3. Which of the following Indian institutions played a key role in seismic and slope stability analysis of the Chenab Bridge?
A. DRDO and IISc Bangalore
B. IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi
C. ISRO and IIT Madras
D. NIT Srinagar and DRDO
Answer: B
IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi were involved in seismic analysis and slope stability modelling.
Q4. The Chenab Bridge is built in a region classified as Zone V. What does this imply?
A. High potential for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
B. High susceptibility to soil liquefaction
C. Highest seismic risk zone
D. Most extreme wind corridor of India
Answer: C
Zone V corresponds to the most seismically active zone in India.
Q5. Which of the following global companies were involved in the design of the Chenab Railway Bridge?
- WSP Group
- Leonhardt Andra and Partners
- Vinci SA
- Ultra Construction & Engineering
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: A
WSP (Finland) and Leonhardt Andra (Germany) designed the bridge; Ultra (South Korea) was part of the JV. Vinci SA was not involved.
Q6. Which of the following correctly describes a unique feature of the Chenab Railway Bridge?
A. It is the first Indian bridge to use prestressed concrete
B. It has piers inside the river to balance seismic activity
C. It is the first Indian rail bridge constructed without disturbing natural river flow
D. It is made entirely of composite carbon-fiber material
Answer: C
One of its engineering marvels is that no support structure obstructs the Chenab River.
Q7. What is the primary material used in the structural formation of the Chenab Bridge?
A. Prestressed concrete
B. Reinforced polymer composite
C. Structural steel
D. Fiber-reinforced concrete
Answer: C
📝 Over 28,000 tonnes of specially fabricated steel were used.
Q8. Which of the following best explains the strategic significance of the Chenab Railway Bridge?
A. It improves water sharing across Indus Basin
B. It enhances disaster management in the Siachen Glacier
C. It provides all-weather rail access to the Kashmir Valley
D. It reduces India’s dependency on road transport in Northeast India
Answer: C
📝 It is part of the USBRL project to connect Kashmir via rail.
Q9. Match the following correctly:
| Institution | Role |
|---|---|
| A. DRDO | 1. Foundation protection design |
| B. IISc Bangalore | 2. Seismic analysis |
| C. IIT Delhi | 3. Blast-proof design |
Select the correct match:
A. A-3, B-1, C-2
B. A-2, B-1, C-3
C. A-1, B-3, C-2
D. A-2, B-3, C-1
Answer: A
📝 DRDO = blast-proofing; IISc = foundation protection; IIT Delhi = seismic analysis.
Q10. Consider the following statements:
- The Chenab Bridge was built using Public-Private Partnership (PPP) under BOT model.
- The deck is constructed on a transition curve, making it structurally complex.
- It is designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 266 km/h.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
📝 No PPP/BOT model was used. The bridge was funded and executed by government undertakings.
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