The correct answer is C. 8th.
Bihar is the 8th largest state in India in terms of rail route. It has a total of 2,752 kilometers of rail route. The state is served by 12 major railway stations and 100 minor railway stations. The main railway stations in Bihar are Patna Junction, Gaya Junction, Danapur Junction, Muzaffarpur Junction, Darbhanga Junction, and Saharsa Junction.
The first railway line in Bihar was opened in 1862 between Patna and Arrah. The state’s rail network has been expanding rapidly in recent years. In 2016, the Indian Railways announced a plan to invest Rs. 10,000 crore in the development of Bihar’s rail network. The plan includes the construction of new railway lines, the electrification of existing lines, and the upgradation of railway stations.
The development of Bihar’s rail network is expected to boost the state’s economy and improve connectivity with other parts of India. It will also help to reduce travel time and improve the quality of life for the people of Bihar.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Bihar is not the 1st largest state in India in terms of rail route. The 1st largest state in India in terms of rail route is Uttar Pradesh.
- Option B: Bihar is not the 4th largest state in India in terms of rail route. The 4th largest state in India in terms of rail route is Maharashtra.
- Option C: Bihar is the 8th largest state in India in terms of rail route.
- Option D: Bihar is not the 10th largest state in India in terms of rail route. The 10th largest state in India in terms of rail route is Gujarat.