In which year Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link was declared as the Line of National Importance?

The correct answer is: C. 2002

The Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla railway line is a 1,120-kilometre (700 mi) railway line in India that connects the cities of Jammu, Udhampur, Srinagar, and Baramulla in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The line was declared as a Line of National Importance in 2002.

The line was built in two phases. The first phase, from Jammu to Udhampur, was completed in 2002. The second phase, from Udhampur to Srinagar, was completed in 2009. The line was built at a cost of ₹1,800 crore (US$240 million).

The line is important for the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir. It will help to improve connectivity between the state and the rest of India. It will also help to boost tourism in the state.

The line has been criticized for its high cost and for the environmental damage it has caused. However, it is seen as a vital infrastructure project for Jammu and Kashmir.

Option A: 1947 is incorrect because the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla railway line was not built until the 2000s.

Option B: 1990 is incorrect because the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla railway line was not built until the 2000s.

Option C: 2002 is correct because the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla railway line was declared as a Line of National Importance in 2002.

Option D: 2017 is incorrect because the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla railway line was declared as a Line of National Importance in 2002.