A
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Goa
B
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana
C
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Puducherry
D
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer: (b) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana
Explanation
The approved railway multi-tracking projects under PM Gati Shakti cover 540 km across the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Options A, C, and D include states like Goa, Maharashtra, or Union Territories not part of this specific batch.
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