Which of the following statements about the Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express are correct:
  1. It is the first Vande Bharat train to run in Bihar.
  2. Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing on 27 June 2023.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
The Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is the first Vande Bharat train to operate in Bihar, enhancing regional connectivity. This semi-high-speed train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conferencing on 27 June 2023, marking a significant step in modernizing railway services in the region. Both statements are correct: it is indeed Bihar’s first Vande Bharat service, and the flagging-off event took place as mentioned, meeting all criteria described in the options.