Question

    India's first glass bridge in Kanyakumari connects which

    of the following?
    A Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Gandhi Statue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Thiruvalluvar Statue and Gandhi Statue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kanyakumari Lighthouse Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India's first glass bridge, inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, connects the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari. This 77-meter-long and 10-meter-wide bowstring arch bridge was constructed at a cost of ₹37 crore. Designed to withstand marine conditions, the bridge offers visitors a breathtaking view of the sea while facilitating easy access between the monuments. During the inauguration, the Thiruvalluvar statue was also renamed the 'Statue of Wisdom.'

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