When was the Banihal-Qazigund section of the railway project inaugurated?

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Question

When was the Banihal-Qazigund section of the railway project inaugurated?

  1. A. June 2012
  2. B. June 2013 (Correct answer)
  3. C. July 2013
  4. D. July 2014

Correct Answer

Option B — June 2013

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is June 2013.

Key Points

  • The Banihal-Qazigund section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project was inaugurated in June 2013 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, connecting the Kashmir Valley to Banihal by rail for the first time.