UPSC Prelims 1998·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following sets of states stands to benefit the most from the Konkan Railway?

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  1. AGoa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, KeralaCorrect
  2. BMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
  3. CTamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
  4. DGujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu

Explanation

The Konkan Railway is a 760 km long rail route that runs along the western coast of India. It connects Roha in Maharashtra to Mangaluru in Karnataka. The project was a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and the four beneficiary states through which the line passes or which it directly serves. These states are Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala. While the tracks physically run through Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, Kerala benefits significantly because the route provides a much shorter and faster link between Kerala and northern India compared to the older, longer routes via Chennai or Guntakal. Other states mentioned in the options, such as Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, are not the primary stakeholders or direct beneficiaries of this specific coastal corridor. Therefore, Option A is the correct set of states.

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