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 : 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 : In India, Metre Gauge permanent way was adopted in A. 1855 B. 1871 C. 1885 D. 1905
Last Answer : B [1871]
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 : 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 : The width or the broad gauge track in Indian railway is (a) 1.676 m (b) 1.114 m (c) 1.98 m (d) 2.55 m
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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.
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 : 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 : What is the width of meter gauge railway line in India? A. 2 m B. 1.7 m C. 1 m D. 0.7 m
Last Answer : C [1 m]
Description : What is the width of Narrow gauge Railway line in India? A. 1.6 m B. 1.0 m C. 0.76 m D. 2.0 m
Last Answer : C [0.76 m]
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 : The rail gauge with a track width of 1.676 m. -SST 10th
Last Answer : BROAD GAUGE: is the rail gauge with a track width of 1.676 m.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : What is the width of broad gauge Railway line in India? A. 4 feet 5 inchs B. 5 feet 6 inchs C. 6 feet 5 inchs D. 7 feet 6 inch
Last Answer : B [5 feet 6 inchs] Explanation: The Indian Railways has currently 4 different gauges. The Broad Gauge which is 1676 mm or 5 feet 6 inches
Description : The weight of the rails depends upon A. Gauge of track B. Speed of train C. Spacing of Sleepers D. All the above
Last Answer : D [All the above] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : Which of the gauges is used in the hilly areas? A. Narrow Gauge B. Meter Gauge C. Broad Gauge D. Special Gauge
Last Answer : A [Narrow Gauge] Explanation: Narrow gauge is used in the hilly areas.
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 : 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 : A 3% downgrade curve is followed by a 1% upgrade curve and rate of change of grade adopted is 0.1% per 20 m length. The length of the respective vertical curve is : (a) 800 m (b) 200 m (c) 100 m (d) 400 m
Last Answer : (a) 800 m
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 : The largest National enterprise of India is? A. Indian Railway B. Indian Shipyard C. Airways D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Indian Railway] Explanation: Indian Railways, which is India's national railway system, is currently the India's biggest nationalized enterprise. Indian Railways also manages the 4th largest railway network in the world.
Description : What is the width of Broad guage Railway line in India? A. 2 m B. 1.67 m C. 1.32 m D. 1 m
Last Answer : B [1.67 m] Explanation: Road gauge is also called wide gauge or large line. The distance between the two tracks in these railway gauges is 1676 mm (5 ft 6 in).
Description : Who of the following was the architect of the famous Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)? A. Harbert Baker B. F.W Stevens C. Smith D. Farnandish
Last Answer : B [F.W. Stevens] Explanation: The Chhatrapati Shivaji station, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, was built in 1888. Designed by the British architect F.W. Stevens.
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 : 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 : Where is the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering located? A. Pune B. Kolkata C. Jaipur D. Jamalpur
Last Answer : D [Jamalpur] Explanation: The Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, was founded in 1888 as a technical school and commenced training Mechanical Officers for Indian Railways in 1927.
Description : When did Indian Railway Act Passed? A. 1895 B. 1890 C. 1880 D. 1870
Last Answer : B [1890] Explanation: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways. Notification: 1st July, 1990, vide notification No. S.O. 475(E), dated 12th June, 1990, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).