Which Indian railway station has the largest number of platforms? A. Howrah Junction B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus C. Bhubaneswar Junction D. Tata Nagar Junction

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A [Howrah Junction] Explanation: Howrah – 23 Platforms. Howrah Junction railway station is one of 4 railway stations serving the city of Kolkata, located on the west bank of the Hooghly River.

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