Geography Indian Geography

Q. The longest distance covered by one Broad Gauge train in India is between

A
New Delhi and Chennai
B
Kanniyakumari and Jammu Tawi
C
Guwahati and Tiruvananthpuram
D
Gorakhpur and Cochin

Correct Answer

Kanniyakumari and Jammu Tawi

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