Which one of the following statements is not true of the Konkan Railway ?

The correct answer is Option 2 because the statement is factually incorrect regarding the administrative and physical jurisdiction of the Konkan Railway.

While the Konkan Railway connects the western coast of India, the 760 km long route specifically traverses through only three states: Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Although it provides a vital link to Kerala, the railway line managed by the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) terminates at Thokur in Karnataka (near Mangalore). From there, the network connects to the Southern Railway zone in Kerala. Therefore, Kerala is a beneficiary state but the track itself does not run through it.

• Option 1: Is true; the length is approximately 760 km.
• Option 3: Is true; it is a unique engineering feat that cuts across the difficult terrain of the Western Ghats.
• Option 4: Is true; KRCL was the first project in India to use the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model and raised funds through public bonds.