Multiple choice

In 2009, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was in news for tying up with which company to construct a luxury hotel in New Delhi?

  1. Eastern India Hotels

  2. ITC-Welcomgroup

  3. Hotel Leela

  4. Indian Hotel Company

  5. Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In 2009, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) partnered with the Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL), which operates Taj Hotels, to build a luxury hotel near the New Delhi Metro station. This was part of DMRC's strategy to develop real estate assets along its metro network. ITC-Welcomgroup operates ITC hotels, Hotel Leela is The Leela group, and ITDC was a government hospitality company.