Under which river is India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel being constructed?

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Answer

Brahmaputra

Explanation

This tunnel is being built under the Brahmaputra river between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.

Key Points

  • > River: Brahmaputra
  • > State: Assam
  • > Type: Road-cum-rail tunnel

Additional Information

  • It will increase connectivity in Northeast India.
  • The Brahmaputra river originates from Mansarovar in Tibet.
  • It is the largest river in India in terms of water carrying capacity.
TunnelLocationRiver
UnderwaterAssamBrahmaputra
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