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In what major way is Indian Railways working to reduce its carbon footprint?

  1. ASwitching back to coal-powered locomotives
  2. BIncreasing dependence on road transport for freight
  3. CElectrifying broad-gauge routes and adopting renewable energy sourcesCorrect answer
  4. DDiscontinuing passenger train operations
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C. Electrifying broad-gauge routes and adopting renewable energy sources

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Indian Railways is cutting its carbon footprint through route electrification, solar and wind energy, energy-efficient systems, bio-toilets, and shifting freight from road to rail, aiming to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.

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