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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following States introduce zero emission retrofitted electric buses under FAME scheme
A
Mumbai, Delhi
B
Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai
C
Chennai, Mumbai
D
Gujarat, Mumbai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains Q. India’s first electric bus service has launched in which state? Notes: India’s first electric bus service has launched by Himachal Pradesh Government for Rohtang Pass, a tourist destination near Manali.

Detailed explanation-2: -Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari launches Ashok Leyland Electric Double Decker Bus in Mumbai. Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari launched Ashok Leyland Electric Double Decker Bus named Switch EiV 22 in Mumbai today, August 18, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -DHI approved the highest number of e-buses for the state of Maharashtra (725 e-buses), followed by Uttar Pradesh (600 e-buses), Gujarat (550 e-buses) and Tamil Nadu (525 e-buses), while other states received a sanction of less than 500 e-buses.

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