Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) The first Kisan Rail was flagged off from Sangola (Maharashtra) to Shalimar (West Bengal).
Explanation:
● This statement is incorrect because the first Kisan Rail was flagged off on August 7, 2020, between Deolali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar).
● The 100th Kisan Rail was the one flagged off from Sangola to Shalimar.
● All other statements are correct: they are multi-commodity services, carry perishables, and routes are demand-driven.
Information Booster:
● Kisan Rail was announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 to help build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables.
● It provides a 50% subsidy on the transportation of fruits and vegetables under 'Operation Greens'.
Additional Knowledge:
● Perishable products include milk, meat, fish, and various fruits and vegetables.