Which one of the following states has the highest length of railway lines in kilometers?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Uttar Pradesh

Railway Network in India

• Uttar Pradesh has the largest railway network in India, with approximately 8,200 km of railway lines.
• It serves as a key hub, connecting major cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, and Allahabad.

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Railway Network in Other States

• Rajasthan has around 5,800 km of railway lines, serving cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
• Madhya Pradesh's railway network spans approximately 4,800 km, connecting cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur.
• Maharashtra has about 6,400 km of railway lines, with key stations like Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune.

Current Scenario
As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh continues to lead with 8,200 km of railway track, facilitating over 200 million passengers annually, and remains the most connected state by rail.