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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which bank will give loan $512 million for Lucknow Metro Project
A
Lloyds Banking Group
B
European Investment Bank
C
Bank of China
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While the 23-km north-south corridor of the mass rapid transport system (MRTS) in Lucknow is already operational, the east-west corridor will span 11 km. The proposed east-west corridor of the Lucknow Metro Rail project is estimated to cost Rs 4, 265 crore and complete in five years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lucknow’s Phase 2 project is expected to include a 11.098 km east-west line (Line-2) connecting Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh) and Vasant Kunj with 12 stations. Other potential Phase 2 lines include the construction of 1 new line and 2 line extensions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Comparing expenses and income, a loss of Rs 329.03 crore is mentioned. The main reason for this is believed to be the Covid-19 lockdown. Metro rail services were suspended in Lucknow from March 22 to September 6 2020. Thereafter, there was a sharp decline in revenue from operations.

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