The iconic structural engineering marvel 'Howrah Bridge' over the Hooghly River in West Bengal belongs to which specific type of bridge classification? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The iconic structural engineering marvel 'Howrah Bridge' over the Hooghly River in West Bengal belongs to which specific type of bridge classification?
A. Arch bridge
B. Suspension bridge
C. Cable-stayed bridge
D. Balanced cantilever bridge
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) is a famous balanced cantilever bridge without any nuts and bolts, commissioned in 1943.

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Correct Answer: Option A


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