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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Diesel Locomotive engines are manufactured in India at-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Varanasi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Varanasi”.
Diesel locomotive engines are manufactured in India at the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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