Himachal Pradesh - Study Mode

[#236] Kalka-Shimla railway was listed in UNESCO Heritage List in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 2008

[#237] In which year floods posed threat to the Bhuntar runway?
Correct Answer

(A) 1995

[#238] HPRIDC was incorporated in which among the following year?
Correct Answer

(D) 1999

[#239] In which year Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line was opened for public?
Correct Answer

(A) 1929

[#240] The railway line from Kalka to Shimla was built in
Correct Answer

(A) 1903

Explanation

Solution: The railway line from Kalka to Shimla was built in 1903 . This railway line, known as the Kalka-Shimla Railway, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its scenic beauty and engineering marvels. It was constructed during the British colonial era to provide connectivity to the hill station of Shimla, then the summer capital of British India. The railway line covers a distance of approximately 96 kilometers and passes through numerous tunnels, bridges, and picturesque landscapes, making it a popular tourist attraction in Himachal Pradesh.