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
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : In which place is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : In which one of the following places is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located? [CDS 2008] (a) Guwahati (b) Gorakhpur (c) Kolkata (d) Bhubaneswar
Description : In which place is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located?
Last Answer : Gorakhpur
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 : The Headquarters of South Eastern Railway A. Garden Reach, Kolkata B. Patna C. Lucknow D. Chennai
Last Answer : A [Garden Reach, Kolkata]
Description : The Headquarters of North Eastern Railway is A. Hyderabad B. Patna C. Gorakhpur D. Bhubaneswar
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur]
Description : The Headquarters of Eastern Railway is A. Pune B. Bhubaneswar C. Kolkata D. Ranchi
Last Answer : C [Kolkata] Explanation: The Eastern Railway is among the 18 zones of the Indian Railways. Its headquarters is at Fairley Place, Kolkata and comprises four divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah, and Asansol.
Description : The headquarters of North-Eastern Railway is situated at A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Gorakhpur D. Kolkata
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur] Explanation: The North Eastern Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Gorakhpur and comprises Lucknow, Varanasi and Izzatnagar or Bareilly division.
Description : The headquarters of North-Eastern railway is situated at where? A. Mumbai B. Guwahati C. Gorakhpur D. New Delhi
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur] Explanation: The Gorakhpur Railway Station is located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has the world's longest railway platform.
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 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 Zone is the largest in Indian Railways? (a) Central Railway (b) Northern Railway (c) Eastern Railway (d) Western Railway
Last Answer : (c) Eastern Railway
Description : Name the two highlands that comprise the Eastern Highlands. -Geography
Last Answer : The Eastern Highlands comprises of 1. Guinea highlands 2. Brazilian highlands
Description : Give three differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas. -Geography
Last Answer : Differences between the Western and the Eastern Himalayas: Western Himalayas 1. The Western Himalayas lie to the west of 86°W longitude, between the Indus and the Kali rivers. 2. It rises gradually in a ... . 3. The average rainfall is more than 200 cm. 4. Vegetation is mainly dense evergreen.
Description : Mention any two differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats 1. It runs parallel to the western coast in a north-south direction from Tapi river to Kanya Kumari. 2. It's average elevation is 900 to 1100 metres above sea level. Eastern ... 's average elevation is less than that of the western ghats and is about 600 meters above sea level.
Description : Give any three differences between Eastern Coastal lowland and Western Coastal lowland. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Coastal Lowland 1. Placed between the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea. 2. Narrow lowland 64 averaging km. 3. Many small and quick streams run off the plain and cannot form deltas. 4 ... number of lagoons are present. 5. Does not pass through coasts and hence not many ports are found.
Description : Why after crossing the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas take a sudden southward turn towards the eastern border of India? -Geography
Last Answer : The Assam Himalayas show a marked dominance of fluvial erosion due to heavy rainfall. The Himalayas take a sudden southward turn after the Dihang gorge and the hill ranges running in more or less north-south direction along India's border with Myanmar are collectively known as the Purvanchal.
Description : Name the soil which: (i) covers the summits of the Eastern ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Laterite soil (ii) Alluvial soil (iii) Black or Regur soil (iv) Black or Regur soil
Description : Distinguish between the Western coastal plains and the Eastern coastal plains. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference between wgstem and eastern coastal plains are: W. Coastal Plains E. Coastal Plains 1. They extends from Rann of Kutch to Kanya Kumari 1. They extends from mouth of Ganga to Kanya ... suitable for harbours and ports. 3. They are more suitable for agriculture as they are more fertile.
Description : Which mountain ranges constitute the Purvanchal (Eastern Hills) ? -Geography
Last Answer : Mountain ranges that constitute the Purvanchal are Patkoi hills, Naga hills, Jaintia hills, Garo hills, Khasi hill and Lushai hills.
Description : Mention three differences between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Ghats Eastern Ghats Western ghats are higher. Eastern ghats are lower. Western ghats are continuous Eastern ghats disappear between the delta of Krishna and Kaveri. It has few passes like Pal ... and not in winter. This strip gets rainfall both in summer and winter, especially in winter.
Description : Mention three differences between the Western Himalayas and Eastern Himalayas. -Geography
Last Answer : Western Himalayas Eastern Himalayas 1. The Western Himalayas lie in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. 1. The Eastern Himalayas lie in West Bengal, Sikkim, Aarunachal Pradesh and Bhutan 2. This part ... of Beng 4. The Western Himalayas get less rainfall. 4. The Eastern Himalayas get more rainf
Description : Explain responsible factors for the development of Iron and steel industry in Eastern India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Location of industries is influenced by several factors like access to raw materials, power, market, capital, transport and labour. There is strong relationship between raw material and type of ... in high grade iron ore and coking coal and other supplementing raw material, power and water.
Description : Which is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor? -Geography
Last Answer : Silchar is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor.
Description : Which is the riverine port on the Eastern coast of India? -Geography
Last Answer : The east coast canal with the stretches of Brahmani river along with Matai river and delta channels of Mahanadi river are the riverine ports on the Eastern coast of India.
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : (ii) What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the Eastern Coast? Give three main features of this type of soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Alluvial soil is found in the eastern coastal plan is particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers. Three main features of this type of soil are as ... lime which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat, and other cereal and pulse crops.
Description : Highest peak in the Eastern ghats -Geography
Last Answer : Mahendra giri
Description : Where is the headquarters of South-Central Railway located? (a) Itarsi (b) Mumbai (c) Secunderabad (d) Vijayawada
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Name any two narrow gauge railway lines present in the Himalayan region. -Geography
Last Answer : Two narrow-gauge railway lines present in the Himalayan region are : 1. Kalka to Simla 2. Siliguri to Darjeeling.
Description : (i) With reference to railway transport, differentiate between fare and freight. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Fare is the amount charged by the railways to carry passengers, while freight is the amount charged by the railways to transport goods and luggage from one place to another. (ii) There ... also lies on this route. The states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are partners in this undertaking.
Description : 1. “The railway is an important means of transport as compared to airways.” -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Railway is a cheap mode of transportation. 2. It can be used to transport heavy and building material whereas airways is more suitable for light material. It cannot provide door to door service.
Description : Discuss the economic significance of the longest railway line of the world. -Geography
Last Answer : Trans-Siberian Railways is the longest trans continental railways with 9332 km. (i) It has helped in opening up its Asian region to West European markets. (ii) It runs across the Ural ... v) Coal, oil, wood, agro products from the forest are transported by this railways along with foodgrains.
Description : Which is the longest railway line in North-America? Describe its economic significance. -Geography
Last Answer : Trans Canadian Railways is the longest railway line in the North-America. It is 7050 km. Important stations are Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Calgary. Characteristics: (i) It gained economic ... line is the economic artery of Canada. Wheat and meat are the important exports on this route.
Description : Name railway line that was constructed between Roha in Maharashtra and Mangalore in Karnataka. -Geography
Last Answer : Konkan Railways
Description : Railway in India has been in existence from which year? -Geography
Last Answer : The first train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853 covering a distance of 34 km. Indian railway runs on multiple Gauge operations which include 1) Broad gauge 2) Narrow gauge and 3) Metre gauge.
Description : Into how many zones is Indian Railway divided? -Geography
Last Answer : Railways are one of the principal modes of transport in India. They take the largest public undertaking in the country. Indian railways are now divided into 16 zones.
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 : ‘’ Intensive utilisation of railway track is need of the hour.’’ Justify this statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Growth in population has led to the increase in transport traffic in railways. Also, there is an increase in the transport goods from one place to another. Due to these reasons, the ... statement given above justifies the need for the maintenance of tracts as its utilisation has been increased.
Last Answer : In Fort William, Calcutta.
Description : Where is the headquarters of Northeast Frontier Railway? -General Knowledge
Description : The Headquarters of West Central Railway is A. Jabalpur B. Hydrabad C. Bhubaneswar D. Cuttack
Last Answer : A [Jabalpur] Explanation: The West Central Railway one of the 18 zones of the Indian Railways, came into existence on 1 April 2003. It is headquartered at Jabalpur.
Description : The Headquarters of Western Railway is A. Ranchi B. Mumbai CST C. Kolkata D. Patna
Last Answer : B [Mumbai CST] Explanation: Western Railway headquarters is in Mumbai's Churchgate station and serves the entire state of Gujarat, some portions of Western Madhya Pradesh, and coastal Maharashtra.
Description : The Headquarters of South Western Railway is A. Hubballi B. Pune C. Patna D. Asansol
Last Answer : A [Hubballi] Explanation: The South Western Railway (SWR) is one of the 18 railway zones in India, headquartered at Hubballi in Karnataka State
Description : The Headquarters of South East Central Railway is A. Jaipur B. Bilaspur C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Last Answer : B [Bilaspur] Explanation: The South East Central Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Bilaspur