Question

The busiest railway junction in Eastern India is_________.
a.Howrah
b.Kolkata
c.Bhubaneswar
d.Patna

Answer 1

Hint: Railways in India is among the world's largest railway networks. Its route length web is spread over 1,23,236 kms.It is the third-largest railway network in the world by size.

Complete Step by Step Answer:

a.The Howrah railway station was constructed by the British in the year of 1851. Currently, it is the busiest and one of the most significant railway stations in India. Howrah station is located on the bank of river Hooghly. There are 23 platforms in Howrah station which operates both Eastern and South-Eastern Railways. The very first Rajdhani express was flagged off from Howrah to New Delhi and was flagged off by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. This option is correct.

b.The Kolkata railway station, located in North Kolkata is the recent one. It is one of the five intercity railway stations serving Howrah and Kolkata. This option is incorrect.

c.The Bhubaneswar railway station serves as the headquarters of the East Coast Railway zone of the Indian Railways. This option is incorrect.

d.The Patna Junction Railway station is an important railway station in Patna which is located in the heart of the city. It comes under the Danapur division of the East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It is one of the busiest railway stations of the country. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is 'a' .

Note: Lord Dalhousie had introduced railways in India. He is also known as the "father of Indian Railways ". The Indian Railways is a governmental entity which is administered by the Ministry of Railways.