The new Pamban Rail Bridge connects which island to the mainland?
A) Sriharikota
B) Lakshadweep
C) Rameswaram
D) Andaman
Answer : C
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On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge – the new Pamban Rail Bridge – in Tamil Nadu. This modern bridge spans 2.08 km over the Palk Strait, connecting Rameswaram Island with the mainland. Built at a cost of over ₹700 crore, it replaces the old British-era Pamban Bridge from 1914, which was shut down in 2022 due to structural issues.
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