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    Consider the following statements regarding Kisan Rail Scheme and identify the incorrect statement:
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    Consider the following statements regarding Kisan Rail Scheme and identify the incorrect statement:

    A.

    The first Kisan Rail was flagged off from Sangola (Maharashtra) to Shalimar (West Bengal)

    B.

    These trains are multi-commodity, multi-consignor/consignee services

    C.

    These trains are used for transportation of perishable agriculture/horticulture products

    D.

    The routes for Kisan Rails are decided on demand received from farmers and other stakeholders

    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.

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