Indian Geography UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Mahatma Gandhi bridge is located in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bihar”.

Mahatma Gandhi Setu (also called Gandhi Setu or Ganga Setu) is a bridge over the river Ganges in Bihar, India, connecting Patna in the south to Hajipur in the north.

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  3. Excise duty
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