INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Duronto is a type of ____
A
Tram
B
Train
C
Bus
D
Ship
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duronto Express is a category of long-distance non-stop source to destination trains run by the Indian Railways. Initially these trains did not have any ticketing stops between the origin and the destination, but since January 2016 it is possible to book tickets from those technical stops.

Detailed explanation-2: -With four different classes of accommodation, the Duronto trains provide more passenger facilities than any other train service on Indian Railways. These classes are AC First Class (1A), AC Two Tier(2A), AC Three Tier(3A) and Three Tier Economy(3E). The livery of these trains is painted splashes of colours.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duronto Express is one of the highest speed-bearing trains in India, which covers large distances in a matter of a few hours. The fares are quite affordable and there are only a handful of stops between the station of inception and the station of destination.

Detailed explanation-4: -These trains’ coaches have characteristic yellow-green livery. Duronto Express services connect the several metros and major state capitals of India. These trains are faster than Rajdhani and Shatabdi express. They are fully air-conditioned & Also have Sleeper Classes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Duronto Express trains are fully air-conditioned and railways currently offers AC tier one, AC tier two and AC tier three coaches for these trains. IRCTC: Fare of Duronto Express train includes fee for catering service.

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