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Geography question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:
1. 'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.

Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — 3 only
Detailed Breakdown of the Statements Statement 1 is INCORRECT: While the bridge is built over the Feni River, the locations have been cleverly swapped in the statement. The Maitri Setu actually connects Sabroom in India (Tripura) with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. It serves as a vital economic gateway giving Northeast India direct access to Bangladesh's Chittagong Port. Statement 2 is INCORRECT:The Jhulaghat suspension bridge is a historic crossing over the Mahakali (Sarda) River that connects India (Uttarakhand) with Nepal, not Myanmar. It serves as an important border checkpoint between the two neighboring nations. Statement 3 is CORRECT:The Mechi Bridge is an international bridge built over the Mechi River. It establishes a critical cross-border link between the Panitanki Bypass in India (West Bengal) and Kakarvitta in Nepal, facilitating regional trade and connectivity under the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) framework. SummaryBecause only the third statement accurately matches the bridge to its correct country-linkages, option (d) is the correct choice.
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UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims

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Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2026
Subject Geography
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