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1. In which Indian state was Asia's first electric tram service introduced in 1902?
West Bengal, specifically Kolkata, introduced Asia's first electric tram service on 27th March 1902, from Esplanade to Kidderpore. The tram service in Kolkata began as a horse-drawn system in 1873 and was later electrified. After 151 years of operation, the West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the tram service, except for a small heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade. Kolkata's tram service holds cultural significance, featured in notable films like Satyajit Ray's "Mahanagar" and hosting India's first electric tram library in 2020.