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Detailed explanation-1: -Option 1 is correct i.e. Jammu and Kashmir. The country’s “first cable-stayed” Indian Railways bridge – the magnificent Anji Khad Bridge will soon connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir. The project of Indian Railways is being constructed with superior technology and engineering excellence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bridge is under construction by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) with an estimated cost of Rs 435 crore.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Anji Khad bridge is an under-construction cable-stayed bridge connecting Katra and Reasi Section of Jammu–Baramulla line.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Anji Khad bridge, situated over Anji river, connects Katra in Jammu to Reasi. The engineering marvel – the Anji Khad bridge is a part of the Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Anji Khad Bridge is being laid 7 kilometres away from the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The Anji river bridge, once it is completed, will be taller than the Eiffel Tower. It spans a length of 473.25 meters and will be supported by 96 cables, making it the longest cable-stayed bridge in the country.