The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for how many projects for expansion of railway network and connectivity across the country.

2016

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	7
B	15
C	9
D	12

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves nine projects worth about Rs 24, 000 crore in nine states for expansion of railway network and connectivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Railways are practically the country’s lifeline. It provides the country’s large-scale cargo and passenger traffic transportation demands, contributing to economic growth and encouraging national cohesion. Hence, they become the foundation of India’s physical transportation system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is headed by Prime Minister of India. CCEA reviews economic conditions periodically. It takes important economic decisions on price control, FDI, Public Sector Undertakings etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The mileage of India’s rail network grew from 838 miles in 1860 to 15, 842 miles in 1880, mostly radiating inland from the three major port cities of Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta. Most of the rail construction was made by Indian companies under the supervision of British engineers.

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