Question 1289

In Aug 2020, the Assam government inaugurated a 1.8-km-long ropeway over the which of the following rivers, connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati?

Answer

Brahmaputra River

Why?

The correct answer is Brahmaputra River The Assam government inaugurated a 1.8-km-long ropeway over the Brahmaputra , connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati. It is the longest ropeway on a river in India. Built at a cost of Rs 56 crore, it comprises two cabins, each with a capacity of 30 passengers and one operator. It takes eight minutes to traverse the entire length of the ropeway. This is one of the most advanced & longest river crossing Aerial Tramway systems in India. Assam: Capital: Dispur Chief Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal (23 April 2020) Governor of Assam: Jagdish Mukhi (23 April 2020) Number of districts: 33. Languages: Assamese, Bodo, Bengali Dams: Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River). Registered GI: Muga Silk of Assam, Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger and Tezpur Litchi.