​As of October 2020, which of the following city in India does NOT have an operational metro railway system yet?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Pune.

Explanation:
As of October 2020, Pune does not have an operational metro railway system, while Jaipur, Kochi, and Lucknow have functioning metro networks.

Incorrect options explanations:

• Jaipur:Jaipur Metro is operational since 2015.
• Kochi:Kochi Metro started operations in 2017.
• Lucknow:Lucknow Metro became operational in 2017.

Information booster:

• Metro Systems in India:
  • Serve as an efficient mode of urban transportation.
  • India has metro systems in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and more.
• Pune: The Pune Metro project is under construction, with the first phase expected to open by 2022.
• Company involved in Pune Metro:
  • J Kumar Infraprojects and L&T Ltd are some of the companies involved in the construction of the Pune Metro.
• Ministry:
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India).
  • Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar (2025).