Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:
- 'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
- Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
- Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct — Maitri Setu, inaugurated in 2021, spans the Feni river and connects Sabroom in South Tripura (India) with Ramgarh in Bangladesh, opening access to Chattogram port. Statement 2 is wrong — the Jhulaghat suspension bridge over the Kali (Mahakali) river connects Pithoragarh district of India with Baitadi district of Nepal, not Myanmar. Statement 3 is wrong — the Mechi bridge over the Mechi river connects Panitanki in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal, but the Indian side is Panitanki itself, not 'Panitanki Bypass'; moreover the original older bridge is the relevant link, and the official naming in this option is incorrect. Hence only statement 1 is correct.