Multiple choice

Where is the longest railway platform in India?

  1. Calcutta

  2. Delhi

  3. Kharagpur

  4. Thiruvananthapuram
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Explanation

Kharagpur railway station in West Bengal has the longest railway platform in India, measuring 1,072 meters (3,517 feet) long. This historic platform was built to handle long troop movements during World War II. While Kolkata (Sealdah/Howrah) and Delhi have major railway hubs, Kharagpur's platform remains the longest. Thiruvananthapuram has a long station but not the longest platform.

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