Headquarters of which one among the following Railway Zones in India i...
The correct answer is option C, i.e., South Western Railway.
Explanation:
South Western Railway Zone is headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka. It was created by merging the Hubli and Bengaluru divisions of the Southern Railway and the Mysuru division of the South Central Railway. The zone came into existence on 1st April 2003.
The South Western Railway Zone covers a total of 3 states - Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. It has a total network of 3,200 km, out of which 2,400 km is broad gauge and 800 km is meter gauge. The zone operates around 500 trains on a daily basis, which includes both passenger and goods trains.
The South Western Railway Zone is situated at the highest elevation from the mean sea level compared to other railway zones in India. The headquarters of the zone is situated at an elevation of 640 meters (2,100 ft) above the mean sea level. This is because the zone covers the Western Ghats region, which is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India. The Western Ghats are known for their high peaks and steep slopes, and the South Western Railway Zone operates several trains through this region.