The most important achievement of the India railways is the construction of Konkan railway line. This railway line covers the states of
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka
- One of the important achievements of the Indian Railways has been the construction of Konkan Railway in 1998.
- It is 760-km long rail route connecting Roha in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka.
- It is considered an engineering marvel.
- It crosses 146 rivers, streams, nearly 2000 bridges and 91 tunnels.
- Asia's largest tunnel which is nearly 6.5 km long, also lies on this route.
- The states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are partners in this undertaking.