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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much did the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Board approve for the Phase IV proposal?
A
Rs.42, 000 crore
B
Rs.46, 000 crore
C
Rs.52, 000 crore
D
Rs.58, 000 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DDA grants Rs 130 crore to DMRC for Delhi metro phase 4 project.

Detailed explanation-2: -Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Priority Corridors are expected to be completed and opened in June 2026 much later than its deadline of December 31, 2024.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 29-km line will connect the Janakpuri West Metro station on the Magenta line and the RK Ashram station on the Blue line. The Janakpuri-RK Ashram stretch will run through Haiderpur, Sadar Bazar, Azadpur, Bhalswa, Pushpanjali Enclave, Mangolpuri and Paschim Vihar.

Detailed explanation-4: -A senior official said the total budgetary outlay for year 2023-24 for all metro projects stands at Rs 19, 518 crore. The allocation in 2022-23 was Rs 19, 130 crore. However, the revised budget estimates for the same for 2022-23 was 15, 628 crore, according to budget documents.

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