2016
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Belgium
|
|
|
New York
|
|
|
Brazil
|
|
|
Mumbai
|
Detailed explanation-1: -The world’s most expensive train station opened in New York on Thursday. It has been built by Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is none other than the New York railway station that was turned to dust along with the twin towers of the World Trade Centre (WTC) during the 9/11 attacks. The Railway station was built with a final price tag of USD 4 billion, which was twice the estimate when it was unveiled in 2004.
Detailed explanation-3: -The world’s largest station by number of platforms is Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue and 42nd Street, New York City, USA, built from 1903–13 which has 44 platforms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bhopal’s Habibganj Railway Station is built at a cost of around ₹450 crore.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Maharajas’ Express train serves four routes across the North West and Central India, mainly centred on Rajasthan. The most expensive ticket on the train costs a whopping Rs 19, 90, 800, excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST).