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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many kilometers long East-West Metro Station of Kolkata?
A
50
B
40
C
16.6
D
15.8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It extends from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash Metro station near Garia, on the busy North-South axis of Kolkata over a length of 31.365 Kms. with 26 Stations & 15.70 Kms. of underground section.

Detailed explanation-2: -Noapara Metro Station is the largest station of the Kolkata Metro Line 1 situated in Noapara, Baranagar. It opened on 10 July 2013. These include four platforms with lengths of 182 meters, unlike other Kolkata Metro stations. It serves the localities of Noapara, Tobin Road and Bonhooghly.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shanghai Metro is the world’s longest metro network at 803 kilometres (499 mi) and also has the highest annual ridership at 2.83 billion trips.

Detailed explanation-4: -All about the tunnel The tunnel’s construction is complete and is likely to be commissioned in December 2023 after the completion of a 2.5-km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah on the corridor. “The tunnel is essential for the East West Corridor and it was key.

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