Which northeastern state gained a direct broad-gauge passenger train from its capital to Delhi on 31 July 2016?
Question and options
Which northeastern state gained a direct broad-gauge passenger train from its capital to Delhi on 31 July 2016?
Tripura
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Tripura
The Tripura Sundari Express began serving the Agartala–Delhi route on 31 July 2016. Broad-gauge trial trains had already reached Agartala earlier that year, so the date refers to the passenger service.
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