Question

The Delhi Metro is the first ever railway system in the world to be awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Foundation (GSF) certification standard for 

(a) providing security to the people 

 (b) using the energy efficiently 

(c) carrying largest number of passengers 

(d) All of the above 

Answer 1

Correct option:  (b) using the energy efficiently

Explanation:

GSF standard certification is a globally accepted certification standard for carbon mitigation projects. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) registered for the certification standard for its energy efficiency measures undertaken in 51 stations in Phase II of the DMRC Project. The energy efficiency measures were primarily undertaken in the heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting system and other energy efficient measures of station buildings; the measures adopted in the HVAC system resulted in reduction in electrical energy consumption.