Top 40 GK Quiz on Chenab Railway Bridge

Top 40 GK Quiz on Chenab Railway Bridges – World's Highest Railway Arch Bridges [2025 Updated]

Welcome to the ultimate quiz on the Chenab Bridge (India) and Najiehe Bridge (China) – two of the world’s tallest railway arch bridges. Designed for competitive exam aspirants (RRB, SSC, UPSC, State PSC, Defence, etc.), this quiz offers 40 updated multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the latest facts, engineering milestones, and current affairs of 2025.

In this quiz, you will learn: The latest height records and rankings of the bridges Strategic, technical, and geographic facts Important data for upcoming exams like SSC, RRB, UPSC, NDA, CDS, OSSC, and OSSSC

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Q1. What is the world's highest railway arch bridge?

A. Chenab Bridge, India B. Najiehe Bridge, China C. Beipanjiang Bridge, China D. Forth Bridge, Scotland

Q2. What is the height of the Chenab Railway Bridge above the river bed?

A. 324 m B. 359 m C. 302 m D. 456 m

Q3. Which river does the Chenab Bridge span?

A. Chenab B. Jhelum C. Ravi D. Indus

Q4. Which is the second highest railway arch bridge in the world?

A. Beipanjiang Bridge B. Najiehe Railway Bridge C. Millau Viaduct D. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Q5. What type of bridge is the Chenab Bridge?

A. Suspension bridge B. Cable-stayed bridge C. Arch bridge D. Truss bridge

Q6. Who inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge in 2024?

A. Ashwini Vaishnaw B. President of India C. Prime Minister Narendra Modi D. Railway Board Chairman

Q7. In which Indian Union Territory is the Chenab Bridge located?

A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Ladakh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Punjab

Q8. Chenab Bridge is a part of which railway line project?

A. Konkan Railway B. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) C. Delhi-Mumbai Express Line D. Kashmir Freight Corridor

Q9. Which company was responsible for the construction of Chenab Bridge?

A. BHEL B. IRCTC C. RITES D. Konkan Railway Corporation Limited

Q10. When was the construction of the Chenab Railway Bridge completed?

A. August 2022 B. January 2021 C. March 2023 D. October 2020

Q11. What material is primarily used in the construction of the Chenab Bridge?

A. Pure iron B. Concrete C. Steel D. Wood

Q12. Which engineering firm helped in the design of the Chenab Bridge?

A. Afcons Infrastructure B. Tata Projects C. L&T D. Gammon India

Q13. What is the total length of the Chenab Bridge?

A. 998 meters B. 1315 meters C. 2200 meters D. 1612 meters

Q14. What special feature is associated with the location of the Chenab Bridge?

A. Built near a fault line B. Built in a desert C. Built in coastal area D. Built in seismic zone IV

Q15. What makes Chenab Bridge unique among railway bridges globally?

A. Only bridge with rope access B. First bridge with solar lighting C. World's highest railway arch bridge D. World's longest railway bridge

Q16. Which Indian Railways zone oversees the Chenab Bridge project?

A. Northern Railway B. South Central Railway C. Eastern Railway D. Konkan Railway

Q17. What speed can trains travel at on the Chenab Bridge?

A. 50 km/h B. 100 km/h C. 80 km/h D. 60 km/h

Q18. The Chenab Bridge is higher than which iconic structure?

A. Tokyo Skytree B. Qutub Minar C. Eiffel Tower D. London Eye

Q19. Which year was the Chenab Bridge project first sanctioned?

A. 2015 B. 2004 C. 2001 D. 2002

Q20. Which country is home to the Najiehe Railway Bridge?

A. India B. China C. Japan D. Vietnam

Q21. What is the maximum wind speed the Chenab Bridge is designed to withstand?

A. 180 km/h B. 200 km/h C. 260 km/h D. 300 km/h

Q22. What technology was used to ensure safety during Chenab Bridge construction?

A. Drones and sensors B. AI-powered robots C. Blockchain tracking D. Solar-powered cranes

Q23. What is the height of Najiehe Railway Bridge?

A. 302 m B. 328 m C. 351 m D. 310 m

Q24. Chenab Bridge connects which two places?

A. Srinagar to Jammu B. Bakkal and Kauri C. Baramulla and Udhampur D. Anantnag and Pulwama

Q25. Chenab Bridge is part of which corridor initiative?

A. Golden Quadrilateral B. Bharat Mala C. Kashmir Rail Link Project D. Himalayan Expressway Project

Q26. Which Indian Prime Minister emphasized the strategic importance of Chenab Bridge?

A. Narendra Modi B. Manmohan Singh C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee D. Rajiv Gandhi

Q27. Which feature makes Chenab Bridge unique in its construction process?

A. Prefabricated segments B. Deep sea welding C. Magnetic levitation D. Use of incremental launching method

Q28. Which company supplied the steel used in Chenab Bridge?

A. Tata Steel B. SAIL C. JSW Steel D. Essar Steel

Q29. Which structure is taller than Chenab Bridge among the following?

A. Burj Khalifa B. Millau Viaduct C. Eiffel Tower D. Statue of Unity

Q30. Chenab Bridge is a key part of which national goal?

A. Connectivity to Kashmir B. Rural electrification C. Digital India D. Skill Development

Q31. Which technique was used to assemble the arch of Chenab Bridge?

A. Segmental casting B. Pre-stressed post-tensioning C. Lift and join technique D. Cable crane assembly

Q32. What is the number of piers used in Chenab Bridge?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 17 D. 24

Q33. What was a major challenge in constructing Chenab Bridge?

A. Tough terrain and wind conditions B. Lack of funds C. Labour shortage D. Environmental clearance

Q34. Which Indian state is closest to the bridge besides J&K?

A. Punjab B. Himachal Pradesh C. Haryana D. Ladakh

Q35. Which is the longest railway bridge in India?

A. Chenab Bridge B. Bogibeel Bridge C. Vembanad Bridge D. Pamban Bridge

Q36. Chenab Bridge was constructed over how many years?

A. 5 years B. 10 years C. Nearly 20 years D. Less than 3 years

Q37. What type of trains will primarily run over the Chenab Bridge?

A. Passenger and military B. Metro trains C. Bullet trains D. Monorails

Q38. Which river system is the Chenab River part of?

A. Ganga B. Indus C. Narmada D. Godavari

Q39. Which major tunnel is associated with the Chenab Bridge line?

A. Konkan Tunnel B. Jammu Tunnel C. Pir Panjal Tunnel D. Himalaya Tunnel

Q40. What is the primary purpose of Chenab Bridge in strategic terms?

A. Promoting tourism B. Boosting exports C. Flood control D. Enhancing military logistics

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