Description : Which of the following is the longest Railway zone in India? A. Eastern Railway B. Central Railway C. Northern Railway D. Western Railway
Last Answer : C [Northern Railway] Explanation: The Northern Railway is one of the 18 Railway zones of India and the northernmost zone of the Indian Railways. Its headquarter is New Delhi Baroda House near India Gate.
Description : Which of the following zones administers the Matheran Hill Railway? A. Konkan Railways B. Western Railways C. Central Railways D. Southern Railways
Last Answer : C [Central Railways] Explanation: The Matheran Hill Railway (MHR) is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railway in Maharashtra, India, which is administered by the Central Railway
Description : A rain shadow zone is present in India (a) along western flanks of the Aravallis (b) along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats (c) along the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats (d) along the northern flanks of the Vindhyas
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which of the following Railway zones and their Headquarters is not correct? (a) North-Eastern-Gorakhpur (b) South-Central-Hyderabad (c) Eastern-Kolkata (d) Western-Mumbai
Description : Consider the following railway zones: 1. North-Eastern Railway 2. Central Railway 3. North-Western Railway 4. South-Eastern Railway Which one of the following is the correct order of locations of the headquarters of the above railway zones from west ... 1-2-3-4 (b) 2-3-1-4 (c) 3-2-4-1 (d) 3-4-2-1
Description : Headquarters of which one among the following Railway Zones in India is situated at the highest elevation from the mean sea level? A. East Central Railway B. South Eastern Railway C. South Western Railway D. West Central Railway
Last Answer : C [South Western Railway] Explanation: Hubli is at an elevation of 2073 feet, Jabalpur at 1669 ft, Kolkata at 42 ft and Hajipur at 150 ft.
Description : Which one of the following railway zones has the maximum route length in kilometres? (a) Northern (b) Southern (c) Central (d) Western
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006] Railway Zone Headquarters (a) North Eastern Railway : Gorakhpur (b) South Eastern Railway : Bhubhaneswar (c) Eastern Railway : Kolkata (d) South East Central Railway : Bilaspur
Description : Which zone operates the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway? A. Northeast Frontier Railway B. North Eastern Railway C. East Central Railway D. Eastern Railway
Last Answer : A [Northeast Frontier Railway] Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of W.B
Description : The zone with the minimum length is A. North Eastern Railway B. North Eastern Frontier Railway C. South East Railway D. South Central Railway
Last Answer : B [North Eastern Frontier Railway]
Description : Which is the 18th Railway Zone in India? A. Northern Railway B. South Coast Railway C. East Coast Railway D. Central Railway
Last Answer : B [Southern Coast Railway] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : Which of the following are true with respect to Indian Railways? 1. It is the larqest public sector undertaking 2. Indian Railway network is the fourth largest in the world 3. Factories at Kapurthala and Perarnbur manufacture passenger ... III (b) I and II (c) II, III and IV (d) I, II, III and IV
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The part of India receives maximum insolation. (a) northern (b) eastern (c) western (d) southern
Description : Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India? [CDS 2001] (a) Western Ghats (b) Western Himalayas (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Northern Himalayas
Description : India lies in the hemisphere: [SSC Graduate 2003] (a) Northern and eastern (b) Southern and eastern (c) Northern and western (d) Northern and southern
Description : A particular RNA in a mixture can be identified by (A) Western blotting (B) Eastern blotting (C) Northern blotting (D) Southern blotting
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Fragments of DNA can be identified by the technique of (A) Western blotting (B) Eastern blotting (C) Northern blotting (D) Southern blotting
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Sahara is located in which part of Africa? (1) Eastern (2) Western (3) Northern (4) Southern
Last Answer : (3) Northern Explanation: Africa is located in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres. The equator (divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres) and the Prime Meridian (divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres) pass through Africa.
Description : Jhumming is shifting agriculture practised in – (1) North-eastern India (2) South-western India (3) South-eastern India (4) Northern India
Last Answer : (1) North-eastern India Explanation: The traditional slash-and-burn cultivation in hilly areas of northeast India is known as j hum cultivation. It is often considered responsible for causing soil ... and thereby degrading the primary land resource. The productivity is also reported to be very low.
Description : India lies in the _______ hemisphere. (1) northern and eastern (2) southern and eastern (3) northern and western (4) northern and southern
Last Answer : (1) northern and eastern Explanation: India lies to the north of the equator, geographically located at 28° 36.8'N and 77° 12.5'E in the northern hemisphere of the globe.
Description : In DNA finger printing method, the transfer of DNA from gel to nylon membrane is called________ a. Western Blotting b. Eastern Blotting c. Southern Blotting d. Northern Blotting
Last Answer : c. Southern Blotting
Description : Sahara is located in which part of Africa ? (1) Eastern (2) Western (3) Northern (4) Southern
Last Answer : Northern
Description : Which one of the following continents lies in Northern-Southern and Eastern-Western hemispheres of the earth? (1) Australia (2) Africa (3) Europe (4) South America
Last Answer : Africa
Description : India lies in the ................ hemisphere. (1) northern and eastern (2) southern and eastern (3) northern and western (4) northern and southern
Last Answer : northern and eastern
Description : Which is the following pairs of regional Railways and their headquarters not true? (a) South-Central Railway – Secunderabad (b) Central railway - Bhopal (c) South Railway – Chennai (d) North Railway - New Delhi
Last Answer : (b) Central railway - Bhopal
Description : Where is the headquarters of Eastern railway zone located? -Geography
Last Answer : Indian railway is divided into sixteen zones. One of them is eastern railways. The headquarters of the eastern railway is situated in Fairley Palace in Kolkata which has four sub-divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah and Asansol.
Description : In each time zone it gets dark earlier on the eastern side of the zone than on the western side Explain why?
Last Answer : because of you and i move the sun-Albert Einstein
Description : What is the importance of railway transport? Describe any three major problems faced by Indian Railways. -Geography
Last Answer : Importance of railway transportation: a) It is the important mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India. b) The railway does multipurpose activities like business, ... railway property and passengers travelling without tickets are some problems that Indian railway faces.
Description : In which institution the training of electric work is being given? A. Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering B. Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering C. Railway Staff College D. Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering
Last Answer : A [Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering]
Description : Indian Railway Welfare Organization, which works for the welfare of the Indian Railways is headquartered in ______? A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Pune
Last Answer : B [New Delhi] Explanation: Indian Railway Welfare Organization (IRWO) was set up on 25th September 1989, its headquarters at New Delhi and zonal offices at Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai and Mumbai.
Description : What is the tagline of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)? A. Lifeline of India B. Lifeline of Indian Railways C. Lifeline of the nation D. Lifeline to people
Last Answer : C [Lifeline of the nation] Explanation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC. is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that handles the catering, tourism and online ticketing operations of the Indian railways.
Description : What is the slogan of Indian railways? A. India’s national railway system B. Railways & Peasants C. Lifeline of the Nation D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Lifeline of the Nation] Explanation: The slogan of Indian Railways is Lifeline of the Nation.
Description : CCS conduct Rules not apply to a) A member of All India Service b) A holder of any post in respect of which the president has, by a general or special order c) A Railway servant as defined in Section 3 of the Indian Railways act 1890 d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : On Indian Railways a new level crossing can be provided with the approval of a) Chief engineer b) General Manager c) Commissioner of Railway Safety d) None of the above*
Last Answer : d) None of the above
Description : Are those of you who live in north central to north eastern US, Canada, and the UK, planning to watch the Northern Lights tomorrow (August 4, 2010)?
Last Answer : I certainly will try and I know the perfect spot to go :)
Description : Which Railway line runs parallel to the Arabian Sea? A. Central railway B. Eastern Railway C. Konkan Railway D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Konkan Railway] Explanation: Sea, offering views along the coast. The Konkan railway route intersects national highway National Highway 66 (India) at many place.
Description : Why in the years after 1848, the autocrats of central and Eastern Europe began to introduce the changes that had already taken place in Western Europe before 1815? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Though conservative forces were able to suppress liberal movements in 1848, they could not restore the old order. Monarchs were beginning to realise that the cycles of revolution and repression could ... and in Russia. (iv) The Habsburg rulers granted more autonomy to the Hungarians in 1867.
Description : Ethnic group Mongoloids are found in India in : (1) Southern region (2) South-central region (3) North-western region (4) North-eastern region
Last Answer : (4) North-eastern region Explanation: The presence of Mongoloid groups in North-East India had been attested as early as circa 500 BC in ancient Indian literature. The diverse Mongoloid ... rulers were Indo-Mongoloids of various dynasties spanning a time period from fifth to mideleventh century.
Description : In India, rain forests are found in – (1) Central India (2) Eastern Ghat (3) N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats (4) N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Last Answer : (3) N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats Explanation: The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular ... 5° South latitude).This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
Description : Kaala Namak Paddy is grown in which part of Uttar Pradesh? a. Western Uttar Pradesh b. Eastern Uttar Pradesh c. Central Uttar Pradesh d. Bundelkhand
Last Answer : b. Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Description : In our country, the Tropic of Cancer passes through the (a) Central part (b) Northern part (c) Southern part (d) Western part
Description : Which zone operates the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway? A. Central Railway B. Northeast Frontier Railway C. Southern Railway D. East-central Railway
Last Answer : B [Northeast Frontier Railway] Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Description : Which is the oldest Railway zone in India? A. East Central Railway B. South East Central Railway C. Southern Railway D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Southern Railway] Explanation: The Southern Railway (abbreviated SR) zone, headquartered at Chennai, is the oldest railway zone in India.
Description : What is the difference between Terminal, Junction and Central Station in Indian Railways? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The railway station is basically divided into three parts: Terminus / Terminal, Junction and Central. When the track or route ends, a station is known as terminus or terminal. ... This is the ... does not go further i.e. the train can only enter or leave the station in only one direction.
Description : longitude is geographically significant to India because: [CPO SI 2003] (a) it determines the Indian standard time (b) it has a bearing on the tropical climate of India (c) it divides' India into eastern and western zones (d) it enables determining local time in eastern India
Description : 82 longitude is geographically significant to India because – (1) it determines the Indian standard time (2) it has a bearing on the tropical climate of India (3) it divides India into eastern and western zones (4) it enables determining local time in eastern India
Last Answer : (1) it determines the Indian standard time Explanation: Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a time offset of UTC+05:30. India does not ... (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
Description : Give any three reasons to explain why railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India because; the North Indian plain is densely populated and has a highly developed agriculture and industry. Large scale urbanization has also ... market of the North Indian plain are transported by railways to different parts of the country.
Description : Which of the Railways attained the status of World Heritage site by UNESCO? A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway B. Nilgiri Mountain Railway C. Kalka–Shimla Railway D. All the above
Last Answer : D [All the above] Explanation: Three railways, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka–Shimla Railway, are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Mountain Railways of India
Description : Which of the following has been declared the World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999? A. Konkana railways B. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway C. Chhatrapati shivaji terminal D. Delhi railway station
Last Answer : B [Darjeeling Himalayan Railway] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).