Construction of which railway enhanced the connectivity along the western coastal plain of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Konkan railway
The Konkan Railway runs along the western coast, the strip of land that forms the western coastal plain.
NCERT (2026-27):
Box: Konkan Railway “After the Independence of the country, railway routes have been extended to other areas too. The most significant development has been the development of Konkan Railway along the western coast providing a direct link between Mumbai and Mangaluru.” |
