How many railway stations have been identified for modernization under "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme" in Uttar Pradesh as on February, 2023?

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Correct — A, 149. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (launched by the Ministry of Railways in February 2023 for the continuous, long-term redevelopment of railway stations across India), 149 railway stations in Uttar Pradesh were identified for modernization as of February 2023. Uttar Pradesh has the largest railway network of any Indian state, so it accounts for the single biggest share of stations taken up under the scheme.

Why the other options are wrong — (b) Not 57 — the number of Uttar Pradesh stations identified under the scheme as of February 2023 was 149.  (c) Not 123 — a close-value distractor; the correct figure for Uttar Pradesh was 149.  (d) Not 82 — the scheme identified 149 stations in Uttar Pradesh, not 82.

Concept: The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is Indian Railways' scheme, launched in February 2023, for the long-term, continuous redevelopment of railway stations — upgrading station buildings, access, circulation areas, waiting halls, lighting, signage and passenger amenities, with a 'roof plaza' and city-centre vision. About 1,275 stations were taken up nationwide in the first phase, of which 149 are in Uttar Pradesh — the largest share for any state.

State PCS 2023 Q142 — Current Affairs PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2023 Q142 — Current Affairs PYQ with Answer