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Question

The Gorakhpur–Patliputra Mini Vande Bharat Express, launched in June 2025, primarily serves to:

  1. Reduce travel time between Lucknow and Patna.
  2. Enhance rail connectivity between Eastern UP and Bihar, boosting regional mobility.
  3. Promote tourism to Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
  4. Facilitate cargo transport between the two regions.

Answer:

Option B: Enhance rail connectivity between Eastern UP and Bihar, boosting regional mobility.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Enhance rail connectivity between Eastern UP and Bihar, boosting regional mobility.”.

The text indicates that the Gorakhpur–Patliputra Mini Vande Bharat Express enhances rail connectivity between Eastern UP and Bihar, boosting regional mobility.