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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state clears desk for RoRo ferry services expansion?
A
Gujarat
B
Bihar
C
Karnataka
D
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -History was made on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first phase of the Rs 615 crore ‘roll-on-roll-off’ (ro-ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Saurashtra and Dahej in south Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-2: -The RORO services was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 October 2017. The ROPAX passenger services were launched in August 2018 by the Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chetan Contractor, who runs Ro Ro ferry services, said, “The German Ambassador was very enthusiastic in getting the information about how the ferry services run and took a round in the captain’s cabin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ferries typically perform short journeys for a mix of passengers, cars and commercial vehicles. Most of these ships are Ro-Ro (roll on – roll off) ferries, where vehicles can drive straight on and off, making it a speedy and easily accessible way to travel.

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