Multiple choice general knowledge

which railway was featured in guiness book of world record for offering the steepest rise in altitude in space of 96 kilometers in 2003????

  1. jammu - kashmir railway

  2. kalka-shimla railway

  3. western railways

  4. central railways
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Explanation

The Kalka-Shimla Railway was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for achieving the steepest rise in altitude over a 96-kilometer stretch. This narrow-gauge railway climbs from 656 meters to 2,076 meters above sea level, gaining over 1,400 meters in elevation. The Jammu-Kashmir railway is a more recent project, while Western and Central Railways are broad-gauge zones not known for this specific record.

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