Which of the following statements about Konkan Railway are correct?

A. Konkan Railway was constructed in 1998.
B. It is 760 kms long rail route.
C. It crosses 146 rivers and streams.
D. Worlds largest tunnel lies on this route.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C only

One of the important achievements of the Indian Railways has been the construction of Konkan Railway in 1998 (A). It is 760-km long rail route (B) connecting Roha in Maharashtra to Mangalore in Karnataka. It is considered an engineering marvel. It crosses 146 rivers, streams (C), nearly 2000 bridges and 91 tunnels. Asia’s largest tunnel which is nearly 6.5 km long, also lies on this route (Option D is incorrect). The states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are partners in this undertaking.