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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which metro station paid around 6 crore to demolish the top floors of two buildings
A
Chennai
B
Mumbai
C
Delhi
D
Kolkata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Supertech Twin Towers Builder Declared Bankrupt In 2013, when the company asked for loans from various banks and financing institutions, the Union Bank of India extended an amount of INR 150 crore. The company picked up smaller amounts from other institutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supertech twin towers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, were brought to rubble on August 28 after Supreme Court ordered the demolition last year. It was alleged that the twin towers were constructed in violation of the UP Apartments Act of 2010.

Detailed explanation-3: -On August 28, 2.30pm, the two buildings – Apex (103m) and Ceyane (94m) were blown to the ground in a nail-biting finale to the largest and most challenging building demolition exercise the country has ever seen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Supertech towers were demolished after a Supreme Court (SC) order in August 2021 cited its illegal construction. In its verdict, the SC pointed out multiple instances wherein the builders colluded with officials in authority in Noida to build the structure in violation of building codes.

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