Description : When was the Central Railway established? A. 1934 B. 1951 C. 1966 D. 1971
Last Answer : B [1951] Explanation: Central Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
Description : How many zones are there in Indian Railways? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 22
Last Answer : B [18] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : When was the Central Railway established? A. 5th Nov 1951 B. 5th Nov 1952 C. 5th Nov 1953 D. 5th Nov 1955
Last Answer : A [5th Nov 1951] Explanation: Central Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
Description : Regional Indian railways use different types of sleepers according to their A. Availability B. Economy C. Design D. All the above
Last Answer : D [All the above]
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 : 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 : PIA The First International Flight taken by PIA was taken on: A. 25th May 1951 B. 1st February 1955 C. 7th June 1954 D. 17th June 1961
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : The First International Flight taken by PIA was taken on: A. 25th May 1951 B. 1st February 1955 C. 7th June 1954 D. 17th June 1961
Description : Indian Railway was Nationalised in the year A. 1930 B. 1939 C. 1945 D. 1951
Last Answer : D [1951] Explanation: The railways were first introduced in India in 1853 from Mumbai to thane. It was nationalized in the year 1951 after which it became one of the largest networks in the world.
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 : The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS APP) was started by Indian Railways in which year? A. 2018 B. 2016 C. 2014 D. 2012
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.
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
Last Answer : C [Rs. 64,587 crores] Explanation: A capital expenditure programme of Rs 1, 58, 658 crore for Indian Railways has been announced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Railway Budget 2019.
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.
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 : 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 : 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)]
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).
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 : 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 : 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
Last Answer : B [25 cm]
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
Last Answer : C [1.676 m as a compromise gauge]
Description : Which of the following is the easternmost division of the Indian Railways? A. Tinsukia B. Lumding C. Rangiya D. Katihar
Last Answer : A [Tinsukia] Explanation: Lekhapani is a railway station on the Lumding-Dibrugarh section. It is located in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam
Description : What is the symbol of Indian Railways? A. Tiger B. Horse C. Elephant D. Dog
Last Answer : C [Elephant] Explanation: Bholu or Bholu the Train Manager (Guard), elephant is the mascot of Indian Railways. The mascot -a cartoon of an elephant holding a signal lamp with a green ... designed for Indian Railways' 150th year commemoration events and was unveiled on 16 April 2002 in Bangalore.
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 : The passenger reservation system of the Indian Railways is designed by whom? A. Google B. CRIS C. IBM D. TCS
Last Answer : B [CRIS] Explanation: The passenger reservation system of Indian Railways is designed by CRIS - Centre for Railway Information systems, a subsidiary of Indian Railways.
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 : Where is the wheel and axle plant of Indian Railways situated? A. Hydrabad B. Bangalore C. Mumbai D. Jamshedpur
Last Answer : B [Bangalore] Explanation: Rail Wheel Factory, Yelehanka (RWF) (also known as Wheel and Axle Plant) is a manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, producing wheels, axles and wheel sets of ... for the use of Indian Railways and overseas customers is situated at Yelahanka, Bangalore in the Indian
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 : 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.
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 : Shatabdi Express train was started in A. 1988 B. 1976 C. 1966 D. 1956
Last Answer : A [1988] Explanation: The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
Description : When was the Central Railway established? A. 1945 B. 1951 C. 1965 D. 1975
Last Answer : B [1951] Explanation: Central Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Description : In which year were the Indian states reorganised on the linguistic basis? (1) 1947 (2) 1951 (3) 1956 (4) 1966
Last Answer : (3) 1956 Explanation: The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organising them along linguistic lines. Although additional ... remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.
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 : 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 : 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 : The headquarters of South-Central Railways is A. Secunderabad B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Delhi
Last Answer : A [Secunderabad] Explanation: The headquarters of SouthCentral Railway is located at Secunderabad.
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 : 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).
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.
Description : In the history of Indian population, which duration period is referred to as 'A great leap forward'? (1) 1921-1931 (2) 1941-1951 (3) 1951 - 1961 (4) 1971-1981
Last Answer : (1) 1921-1931 Explanation: The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which ... demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
Description : Which of the following period is known as plan holiday? (i) 1969 to 1974 (ii) 1966 to 1969 (iii) 1965 to 1968 (iv) 1961 to 1966
Last Answer : (ii) 1966 to 1969
Description : When was the nationalization of Indian Railways done? (a) 1952 (b) 1950 (c) 1951 (d) 1954
Last Answer : (b) 1950
Description : First five year plan in India was from A. 1947 - 1952 B. 1949 - 1954 C. 1950 - 1955 D. 1951 - 1956
Last Answer : D. 1951 - 1956
Description : The Portuguese possessions Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in _______. (a) 1961 (b) 1971 (c) 1981 (d) 1951
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The first census in Pakistan was held in: A. 1956 B. 1951 C. 1958 D. 1961
Description : Amnesty International was founded in London in: a) July, 1951 b) July, 1961 c) July, 1971 d) 1981
Last Answer : b) July, 1961
Description : Which of the following zones of Indian Railways is the largest?
Last Answer : Northern Railway