UPPSC 2020 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

The first 'Kisan Rail' of India started its journey on 8th August, 2020 between which of the following two stations?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Devlali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar)”.

The first Kisan Rail train was flagged-off between Devlali (Mah) and Danapur (Bihar).

The idea behind running Kisan Rail services is to move perishables including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fishery and dairy products.

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