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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q28

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Which of the following is the only rack railway in India that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

  • The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, often called the ‘Toy Train,’ provides a stunning ride through the scenic Nilgiri Hills.
  • Covering 46 km from Mettupalayam to Ooty, the journey takes around 5 hours uphill and 4 hours downhill, featuring beautiful hill stations and tunnels.
  • Established by the British in 1908, this is the sole operational rack railway in India and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, as part of the Mountain Railways of India.