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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which railway station became India’s first green and clean railway station?
A
Mathura
B
Udhana
C
Kanpur
D
Japipur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Udhna Junction has the distinction of being the first “Green Railway Station” to be listed in the India Book of Records for working towards the restoration of ecosystem and climate. This railway station is located in Gujarat’s Surat district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The Guwahati Railway Station has become the first ever railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for providing passenger amenities in a clean and green environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -HYDERABAD: Secunderabad Railway Station has become India’s first railway station to bag the coveted ‘Green Railway Station’ tag given by the Indian Green Building Council – Confederation of Industry (IGBC-CII).

Detailed explanation-4: -Visakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway has been awarded the ‘Green Railway Station Certification with highest rating of Platinum’ by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for adopting green concepts thereby reducing the adverse environmental impact.

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