Who was the Governor General of India when Railways were first introduced in India? A. **** Dalhousie B. **** Canning C. John Ibrahim D. None of these

Who was the Governor General of India when Railways were first introduced in India? A. **** Dalhousie B. **** Canning C. John Ibrahim D. None of these
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A [**** Dalhousie] Explanation: He functioned as the Governor-General of India from 1848-1856
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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

Who among the following British persons admitted the Revolt of 1857 as a national revolt? (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011) (a) **** Dalhousie (b) **** Canning (c) **** Ellenborough (d) Disraeli

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Computerized Passenger Reservation System was introduced in Indian Railways in which year? A. 1975 B. 1980 C. 1986 D. 1992

Description : Computerized Passenger Reservation System was introduced in Indian Railways in which year? A. 1975 B. 1980 C. 1986 D. 1992

Last Answer : C [1986] Explanation: The computerized passenger reservation system (PRS) of Indian Railways is the largest passenger reservation network in the world, available at 2,222 locations with more than 8074 terminals.

Which Governor General is associated with Doctrine of Lapse ? (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010) (a) **** Ripon (b) **** Dalhousie (c) **** Bentinck (d) **** Curzon

Description : Which Governor General is associated with Doctrine of Lapse ? (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010) (a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Dalhousie (c) Lord Bentinck (d) Lord Curzon

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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

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

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Description : Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways A. 1.435 m as adopted in England B. 1.800 m as per Indian conditions C. 1.676 m as a compromise gauge D. 1.000 m as a standard gauge

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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

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

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Description : Rail section first designed on Indian Railways, was A. Double headed B. Bull headed C. Flat footed D. None of These

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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.

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Last Answer : C [2014] Explanation: The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS app) was started by the Indian Railways on 27 Dec 2014 from Mumbai Suburban area.

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

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.

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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).

How much amount has been allocated for Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2019-20? A. Rs. 65,587 crores B. Rs. 66,587 crores C. Rs. 64,587 crores D. Rs. 67,587 crores

Description : How much amount has been allocated for Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2019-20? A. Rs. 65,587 crores B. Rs. 66,587 crores C. Rs. 64,587 crores D. Rs. 67,587 crores

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Last Answer : A [Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering]

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Description : On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Meter Gauge track, is A. 33 ft (10.06 m) B. 36 ft (10.97 m) C. 39 ft (11.89 m) D. 42 ft (12.8 m)

Last Answer : C [39 ft (11.89 m)]

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Description : Regional Indian railways use different types of sleepers according to their A. Availability B. Economy C. Design D. All the above

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On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Broad Gauge track, is A. 33 ft (10.06 m) B. 36 ft (10.97 m) C. 39 ft (11.89 m) D. 42 ft (12.8 m)

Description : On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Broad Gauge track, is A. 33 ft (10.06 m) B. 36 ft (10.97 m) C. 39 ft (11.89 m) D. 42 ft (12.8 m)

Last Answer : D [42 ft (12.8 m)] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).

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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.]

Minimum depth of ballast prescribed of Broad Gauge trunk lines of Indian Railways, is A. 20 cm B. 25 cm C. 30 cm D. 35 cm

Description : Minimum depth of ballast prescribed of Broad Gauge trunk lines of Indian Railways, is A. 20 cm B. 25 cm C. 30 cm D. 35 cm

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Description : What is the symbol of Indian Railways? A. Tiger B. Horse C. Elephant D. Dog

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The passenger reservation system of the Indian Railways is designed by whom? A. Google B. CRIS C. IBM D. TCS

Description : The passenger reservation system of the Indian Railways is designed by whom? A. Google B. CRIS C. IBM D. TCS

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The organization of Indian Railways into regional zones began in which year? A. 1951 B. 1961 C. 1955 D. 1966

Description : The organization of Indian Railways into regional zones began in which year? A. 1951 B. 1961 C. 1955 D. 1966

Last Answer : A [1951] Explanation: The organization of Indian railways into regional zones began in 1951, when the Southern, Central and western zones were created.

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Where is the wheel and axle plant of Indian Railways situated? A. Hydrabad B. Bangalore C. Mumbai D. Jamshedpur

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Description : Which is the shortest station name in Indian Railways? A. Pune B. BBS C. Ib D. RNC

Last Answer : C [Ib] Explanation: Ib is a railway station in the Indian state of Odisha. It has the distinction of having the shortest name of all stations on the Indian Railways system.

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

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).

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

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.

The headquarters of South Railways is situated at where? A. Delhi B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Kolkata

Description : The headquarters of South Railways is situated at where? A. Delhi B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Kolkata

Last Answer : B [Chennai] Explanation: Southern Railway Headquarters, Chennai. Southern Railway headquarters administrative building, Chennai, is an Indo-Saracenic structure located adjacent to the Chennai Central on Poonamallee High Road.

How many zones are there in Indian Railways? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 22

Description : How many zones are there in Indian Railways? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 22

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Name the policy used by **** Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India. -SST 10th

Description : Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India. -SST 10th

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Who presented the first Railway budget of Independent India? A. John Mathai B. Shanmukham Chetty C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. None of these

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.

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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.

Which General, who commanded the British forces against the Americans in their War of Independence later became Governor-General of India ? (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013) (a) Dalhousie (b) William Bentinck (c) Wellesley (d) Cornwallis

Description : Which General, who commanded the British forces against the Americans in their War of Independence later became Governor-General of India ? (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013) (a) Dalhousie (b) William Bentinck (c) Wellesley (d) Cornwallis

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Which State was first annexed by **** Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse? -Do You Know?

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Description : Which announcement of Lord Canning, adversely affected the Mughal dynasty in India? -SST 10th

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Description : Who demarcated the boundary line between India and Pakistan? (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Canning (c) Cyril Radcliffe (d) Stafford Cripps

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Battle of Pllasy was fought between Siraj-ud-Doala and: A. **** Clive B. Warren Hasten C. **** Canning D. Shah Alam

Description : Battle of Pllasy was fought between Siraj-ud-Doala and: A. Lord Clive B. Warren Hasten C. Lord Canning D. Shah Alam

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Description : 45 Battle of Pllasy was fought between Siraj-ud-Doala and: A. Lord Clive B. Warren Hasten C. Lord Canning D. Shah Alam

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Description : Battle of Pllasy was fought between Siraj-ud-Doala and: A. Lord Clive B. Warren Hasten C. Lord Canning D. Shah Alam

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Railway budget was merged with the general budget of India in which year? A. 2017 B. 2016 C. 2015 D. 2014

Description : Railway budget was merged with the general budget of India in which year? A. 2017 B. 2016 C. 2015 D. 2014

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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.

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

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

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Description : First superfast Train in India is A. Duranto Express B. Utkal Express C. Deccan Queen D. None of these

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