First Metro Railway Inauguration in India
The question asks to identify the first metro railway in India, which was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Key Information
- The inaugural ceremony took place in 1984.
- The first metro line was established in a major Indian city.
Options Analysis
The options provided are:
- Jaipur Metro
- Mumbai Metro
- Delhi Metro
- Kolkata Metro
Identifying the Correct Metro
Historical records confirm that the Kolkata Metro was the first rapid transit system in India.
- Its first phase, between Esplanade and Bhowanipur (now Netaji Bhavan), was inaugurated on October 24, 1984, by the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
Therefore, the Kolkata Metro is the correct answer.
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