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1531.
Who inaugurated India's first underwater metro tunnel on March 31, 2026?
A President of India
B Prime Minister of India
C Union Minister for Railways
D Chief Minister of West Bengal
1532.
The inauguration of the underwater metro tunnel is expected to boost economic activity in which region?
A North-Eastern India
B The region around Kolkata and Howrah
C Southern India
D Western India
1533.
Which of the following was a challenge faced during the construction of the underwater metro tunnel?
A Abundant availability of construction materials
B Simple geological conditions
C Geological complexities and need for specialized equipment
D Lack of government funding
1534.
The construction of this underwater tunnel is considered a testament to India's growing capabilities in which sector?
A Agriculture
B Information Technology
C Complex infrastructure projects
D Textile manufacturing
1535.
What is a significant benefit expected from the operationalization of this underwater metro section?
A Increased air pollution
B Reduced commute times and improved connectivity
C Deterioration of river water quality
D Increased road traffic congestion
1536.
Which two areas are connected by the newly inaugurated underwater metro tunnel section?
A Esplanade and Salt Lake
B Howrah Maidan and Sector V (Salt Lake)
C New Garia and Airport
D Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash
1537.
Approximately how deep is the underwater metro tunnel constructed below the riverbed?
A 10 meters
B 20 meters
C 32 meters
D 45 meters
1538.
The underwater section of the Kolkata Metro runs beneath which river?
A Ganges
B Yamuna
C Brahmaputra
D Hooghly
1539.
The newly inaugurated underwater metro tunnel is part of which corridor of the Kolkata Metro?
A North-South Corridor
B Airport Corridor
C East-West Corridor
D Circular Railway Corridor
1540.
Which city in India has witnessed the inauguration of the country's first underwater metro tunnel?
A Mumbai
B Kolkata
C Chennai
D Delhi