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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli’s visit to China, Nepal will sign an MoU on constructing a railway line connecting
A
Kunming to Biratnagar
B
Beijing to Butwal
C
Shangai to Dharan
D
Tibet to Kathmandu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -China plans to extend this railway up to Lake Paiku/Gyirong, which is around 60 km from the Rasuwa border crossing. Construction of the railway from Shigatse to Gyirong is expected to be complete by 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -The two countries formalized their relations on 1 August 1955 by establishing diplomatic relations. The relations between the two countries have been marked by friendliness, understanding, mutual support, cooperation and respect for each other’s sensitivities.

Detailed explanation-3: -(in short Nepal Railway), reporting mark: NRW / . ) is a state-owned company under Department of Railways (DORW) which operates passenger train services in Nepal. Currently it operates passenger transport service on the 33 kilometres (21 mi) line from Jainagar, India to Kurtha, Nepal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The East-West Railway Line (Nepali: - ) or the Mechi-Mahakali Railway is an upcoming project in Nepal. The railway will be the longest in Nepal, stretching 945.244 km (587 mi) expanding from the Eastern Indo-Nepal border of Kakarbhitta to the Western Indo-Nepal border of Kanchanpur.

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