Description : Who of the following was the first Railway Minister of independent India? A. Susmita Mishra B. Indra Gandhi C. John Mathai D. Mamata Banarjee
Last Answer : C [John Mathai] Explanation: John Mathai CIE was an economist who served as India's first Railway Minister and subsequently as India's Finance Minister, taking office shortly after the presentation of India's first Budget, in 1948.
Description : ‘Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat’ Abhiyan to ensure the standard of cleanliness was launched by which Railway minister? A. Piyush Goya B. Mamata Banerjee C. Suresh Prabhu D. Lalu Prasad Yadav
Last Answer : C [Suresh Prabhu] Explanation: Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by railway minister Suresh prabhu in the railway budget for fiscal year 2015-16. It aims at ensuring high standard of cleanliness as utmost priority for Indian Railways.
Description : Who is the only Indian Railway Minister to present six consecutive Railway budgets? A. Mallikarjun Kharge B. Janeshwar Mishra C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. Ram Vilas Paswan
Last Answer : C [Lalu Prasad Yadav] Explanation: Lalu Prasad Yadav worked on the railways minister portfolio from May 23, 2004 to May 25, 2009. He is the only railway minister to present six consecutive railway budgets.
Description : Who among the following is the first female Train driver of the Indian Railways in India? A. Punam Mishra B. Surekha Yadav C. Smitha Ray D. Rekha Kumari
Last Answer : B [Surekha Yadav] Explanation: Surekha Yadav (born 2 September 1965) is a female loco pilot of the Indian Railways in India. She became India's first female train driver in 1988.
Description : Who is the Metro Man of India? A. Elattuvalapil Sreedharan B. Ramesh Mishra C. Sumay Roy D. Himanshu Pradhan
Last Answer : A [Elattuvalapil Sreedharan] Explanation: Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and a retired IRSE officer popularly known as the "Metro Man".
Description : When was first Rail budget presented in India? A. 1947 November B. 1948 December C. 1950 January D. 1952 November
Last Answer : A [1947 November] Explanation: John Mathai presented the first Railway Budget for independent India in November 1947.
Description : Where was the first Metro Rail started in India? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Hyderabad
Last Answer : C [Kolkata] Explanation: Kolkata Metro is the first metro in India. The first metro service was inaugurated in Kolkata in 1984 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Description : Which is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India? A. Bogibeel bridge B. Vembanad Bridge C. Nehru Setu or Upper Son Bridge D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Bogibeel bridge] Explanation: Bogibeel bridge is a combined road and rail bridge over the Brahmaputra River in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.
Description : Which is the longest Rail route in India? A. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari B. Mangalore to Jammu C. Tirunelveli Jammu D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari] Explanation: Dibrugarh – Kanyakumari Vivek Express. This weekly train, numbered 15905/15906, is currently the longest train route in the Indian Subcontinent.
Description : Which city hosted the first-ever International Rail Coach Expo 2018? A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Last Answer : A [Chennai] Explanation: For the first time, an international rail coach expo, displaying rail coaches and train-sets, was held in Chennai. The expo is being hosted by the Integral Coach Factory, popularly known as the ICF.
Description : Rail section first designed on Indian Railways, was A. Double headed B. Bull headed C. Flat footed D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Double headed]
Description : ‘Mission Satyanishtha’ launched by Piyush Goyal at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi is related to ________? A. Indian Railways Employees B. Development of Stations C. Passenger welfare services D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Indian Railways Employees] Explanation: Mission Satyanishtha was launched by Indian Railways. It was a daylong event at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi. It aims at sensitizing all railways employees about need to adhere to good ethics and to maintain high standards.
Description : The International union of Railways, international body of the Rail transport industry consists of how many members? A. 190 members B. 194 members C. 180 member D. 184 members
Last Answer : B [194 members] Explanation: The International union of railways is an international body of rail transport of India created on 17 October 1922. It has 194 members across 5 continents.
Description : The Future of Rail Report was prepared by International Union of Railways in association with which organization? A. NTPC B. International Energy agency C. IOCL D. None of These
Last Answer : B [International Energy agency] Explanation: Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal on January 30, 2019 launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Description : At what of their following place is the National Rail and Transportation University located? A. Jabalpur B. Vadodara C. Maysuru D. Guwahati
Last Answer : B [Vadodara] Explanation: The National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) is India's first and only transportation university located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Description : Rail section is generally designated by its A. Total weight B. Total length C. Weight per metre length D. Area of its cross-section
Last Answer : C [Weight per metre length] Explanation: The rail section is designated by its weight in 1b/yard or in kg/m. The standard rail sections in use on Indian Railways are 60 kg/m, 52 kg/m and 9OR ... 60R for MG and 50R for NG. In India, the standard rails are either of medium manganese or carbon steels.
Description : The place where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level, is known as A. Level Crossing B. Cross over C. Rail Junction D. Road Junction
Last Answer : A [Level Crossing] Explanation: A level crossing (also called a grade crossing, a railway crossing, or a railroad crossing) is a place where a railway line and a road meet each other on the same level.
Description : Indian Railways detects the rail flow by A. Mitsubish Rail flow dector B. Soni Rail flow dector C. Audi-gauge Rail flow detector D. Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.
Last Answer : D [Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.]
Description : A welded rail joint is generally A. Support on a sleeper B. Sipport on a metel C. Suspended D. None of These
Last Answer : C [Suspended]
Description : Boxing of ballast is done A. Under the rail B. At the rail C. In between two rail D. In between two sleeper
Last Answer : B [At the rail]
Description : A platform surrounded by rail lines from all the four sides, is called what? A. Dock platform B. Passenger platform C. Island platform D. Goods platform
Last Answer : C [Island platform] Explanation: An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transit way interchange.
Description : Which of the following cities is the National Rail Museum located? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Last Answer : A [New Delhi] Explanation: The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, displays exhibits on the history of rail transport in India. The museum was inaugurated on 1 February 1977.
Description : RITES Ltd., an engineering consultancy company in Rail Transport Management is headquartered in _______? A. Patna B. Gurgaon C. Kolkata D. New Delhi
Last Answer : B [Gurgaon] Explanation: RITES established in 1974 by the Government of India, the company's initial charter was to provide consultancy services in rail transport management to operators in India and abroad. It is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.
Description : DMRC stands for A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation B. Delhi Metro Rail Company C. Delhi Metro Rail Construction D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]
Description : Where is head quarter of Indian Railway RAIL BHAWAN situated? A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Patna D. Mumbai
Last Answer : B [New Delhi] Explanation: Rail Bhavan is the headquarters of the Indian Railways. It is located at 1, Raisina Road, New Delhi, near the Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House).
Description : In which of the following cities is the National Rail Museum located? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Bhubaneswar
Last Answer : A [New Delhi] Explanation: The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, displays exhibits on the history of rail transport in India
Description : A station where the rail lines end, is called? A. Terminal station B. Junction Station C. Block Station D. Way-side-station
Last Answer : A [Terminal station] Explanation: A "terminus" or "terminal" is a station at the end of a railway line. Trains arriving there have to end their journeys (terminate) or reverse out of the station.
Description : The longest Rail journey in the world is between? A. Shanghai to Lhasa B. Bhubaneswar to New Delhi C. Toronto to Vancouver D. Moscow and Vladivostok
Last Answer : D [Moscow and Vladivostok] Explanation: The world's longest run without changing trains is one of 10,214 km (6,346 miles).
Description : Shatabdi Express Trains were introduced in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of which of the following personalities? A. Swami Vivekanand B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Rabindranath Tagore
Last Answer : C [Jawaharlal Nehru] Explanation: The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988, by then Railways Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India, between New Delhi and Jhansi.
Description : Who is known as the father of Indian Railways? A. Lord Dalhousie B. Mihir Sen C. Mahatma Gandhi D. John Dalson
Last Answer : A [Lord Dalhousie] Explanation: Lord Dalhousie is known was the father of Indian Railways. He was a British officer and “Governor General of India”. He introduced the railway and telegraph services in India during the British rule
Description : Where is the highest Railway bridge in the world? A. Chenab Bridge B. Pamban Bridge C. Mahatma Gandhi Setu D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Chenab Bridge] Explanation: The Chenab Bridge is a railway steel and concrete arch bridge under construction between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Description : What is the name of present (as of May 2020) Railway minister of India? A. Piyush Goyal B. Ravi Shankar C. Neha Mukarjee D. Nikita Gosh
Last Answer : A [Piyush Goyal] Explanation: An important responsibility of the railway minister is to present in Parliament the Railway Budget, the Annual Financial Statement of Indian Railways.
Description : Which is India’s longest Railroad bridge that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018? A. Bogibeel bridge B. Pamban Bridge C. Godavari Bridge D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Bogibeel bridge] Explanation: On 25 December, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel bridge, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and also flag off an intercity express connecting Tinsukia and Naharlagun
Description : Who is the head of committee which has been made to select the next RBI governor, as present RBI Governor Mr. Raghuram Rajan‟s term will end in closer to September 2016? A) PK Mishra B) Urjit Patel C) R Gandhi D) P K Sinha E) None of these
Last Answer : D) P K Sinha Explanation: The committee route would be in sync with PM Narendra Modi‘s remark that the appointment is an ―administrative decision‖ that will be taken closer to September when Rajan‘s term ends. PK Sinha is the Cabinet Sectretary.
Description : Which central Railway station entered The Limca Book of Records in 2018 as first all women station in India? A. Badlapur Station B. Matunga Station C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus D. Bandra Station
Last Answer : B [Matunga Station] Explanation: Matunga on Central Railway, the first railway station in the country to be run by an all women staff, has entered the Limca Book of Records2018.
Description : Which Railway-Station in Jaipur became first fully women operated nonsuburban station in 2018? A. Durgapur railway station B. Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station C. Kanakpura railway station D. Bais Godam railway station
Last Answer : B [Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station] Explanation: Gandhi Nagar Railway Station in Jaipur, Rajasthan becomes India's first non-suburban station fully operated 24x7by women staff, which includes station operations & Railway Protection Force.
Description : As per the Union budget 2019, India will get its first bullet Train in which year? A. 2022-25 B. 2021-22 C. 2020-21 D. 2022-23
Last Answer : B [2022-23] Explanation: Explanation: India will get its first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in 2022-23.
Description : First superfast Train in India is A. Duranto Express B. Utkal Express C. Deccan Queen D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Deccan Queen] Explanation: Deccan Queen was introduced on 01/06/1930 and it became the first train in India to get a Superfast status.
Description : When was the first underground Railway (Metro Railway) started in India? A. 1948 B. 4958 C. 1984 D. 1988
Last Answer : C [1984] Explanation: The idea of an underground railway system was conceived by the then Chief Miniter of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy in the 1950s. The first Kolkata Metro was run on run on 24 October 1984 between Dam Dam to Tollygunge.
Description : Who was the Governor General of India when Railways were first introduced in India? A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Canning C. John Ibrahim D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Lord Dalhousie] Explanation: He functioned as the Governor-General of India from 1848-1856
Description : First railway station in India to have free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet facility? A. Chennai Central station B. Mumbai Central railway station C. Howrah Station D. New Delhi Station
Last Answer : B [Mumbai Central railway station] Explanation: The initiative started in January 2016 with Mumbai Central railway station being the first station to have free RailWire WiFi facility.
Description : Which is the first engine less Train in India? A. Train 16 B. Train 18 C. Train 20 D. Train 22
Last Answer : B [Train 18] Explanation: Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is an Indian semi-high speed intercity electric multiple unit.
Description : Which is the first Railway station in India? A. Chennai Central railway station B. Victoria Terminus C. Royapuram railway station D. None of these
Last Answer : B [Victoria terminus] Explanation: The Great India Peninsula Company was formed in 1849, which built a 21-mile-long route from Bori Bunder (later the Victoria Terminus) in Bombay to Thane, becoming India’s first railway line opened for traffic on 16 April 1853.
Description : Which is ISO certified first Railway Station in India? A. Ranchi B. Guwahati C. Cuttack D. Pune
Last Answer : B [Guwahati] Explanation: The Guwahati Railway Station has become the first ever railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for “providing passenger amenities in a clean and green environment.”
Description : First private Train in india? A. Tejas Express B. Utkal Express C. Duranto Express D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Tejas Express] Explanation: Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express, which was inaugurated on 4 October 2019, is India's first train operated by private operators, IRCTC, a subsidiary of Indian Railways.
Description : On which year the first Train in India was started? A. 16 April 1853 B. 16 April 1851 C. 16 April 1855 D. None of these
Last Answer : A [16 April 1853] Explanation: The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853.
Description : Who presented the first Railway budget of Independent India? A. John Mathai B. Shanmukham Chetty C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. None of these
Last Answer : A [John Mathai] Explanation: John Mathai presented the first Railway Budget for independent India in November 1947. The first live telecast took place on 24 March 1994.
Description : Who was the first female loco Pilot in India? A. Surekha yadav B. Roze Millian Bethew C. Puneeta Arora D. Sushama Chawala
Last Answer : A [Surekha yadav] Explanation: She became India's first female train driver in 1988.
Description : When was first electric Train started in India? A. 1920 B. 1925 C. 1930 D. 1935
Last Answer : B [1925] Explanation: The first railway budget was presented in 1925. On 3 February 1925, the first electric passenger train in India ran between Victoria Terminus (VT) and Kurla on 1,500 V DC overhead traction.
Description : How much distance was traveled by first Train of India? A. 30 km B. 34 km C. 40 km D. 44 km
Last Answer : B [34 km] Explanation: India's first train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. The first train on the Indian sub-continent ran from Bori Bunder in Mumbai to Thane at 3.30 pm on April 16, 1853.