Description : Longest tunnel on Indian Railway is a) Kharbude tunnel on Konkan Railway* b) Near Lonavala between Monkey hill and Khandala station c) Kalka Shimla d) Darjeeling hill Railway
Last Answer : a) Kharbude tunnel on Konkan Railway*
Description : Which train in India has the longest route length? A. Howrah - Jammu Tawi Himgiri Express B. Kanyakumari - Jammu Tawi Himsagar Express C. Kanyakumari - Dibrugarh Vivek Express D. Guwahati-Thiruvanthapuram Express
Last Answer : C [Kanyakumari - Dibrugarh Vivek Express] Explanation: Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express is a weekly Express train of the Vivek Express series the Indian Railways which runs from Dibrugarh in India's north eastern state Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Description : Toy train is the name given to A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway B. Kalka-Shimla Railway C. Nilgiri Mountain Railway D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]
Description : Where is the Head Quarter of Northern Railway a. New Delhi* b. Lucknow c. Mumbai d. Calcutta
Last Answer : a. New Delhi*
Description : Demand of water for passengers on railway station is a)10 litres per passenger b)15 litres per passenger c) 20 litres for passenger d) 25 litres per passenger*
Last Answer : d) 25 litres per passenger*
Description : What is the Highest speed of train in Indian Railway a. 140 KMPH b. 120 kmph c. 160 kmph* d. 130 kmph
Last Answer : c. 160 kmph*
Description : Longest Railway Bridge on Indian Railway is 1. Sone Bridge at Dehri on Sone* 2. Yamuna Bridge at Kalpi 3. Ganga Bridge near Patna 4. Pamban Bridge
Last Answer : 1. Sone Bridge at Dehri on Sone*
Description : The Headquarters of North Central Railway A. Prayagraj B. Mumbai C. Delhi D. Patna
Last Answer : A [Prayagraj]
Description : The train runs faster on BG than on MG rail because its speed is directly proportional to a) Weight of the train* b) Gauge width c)Policy of Railway Board d) Length of the train
Last Answer : a) Weight of the train*
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 : Which railway station is located at the highest altitude in India? A. Simla B. Ghum C. Otty D. Kalka
Last Answer : B [Ghum] Explanation: Ghum railway station of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the highest railway station in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,258 metres (7,407 ft).
Description : Between which two places does the Himsagar Express run? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Last Answer : Himsagar Express is a weekly express train of the Indian Railways running between Kanyakumari in India's southernmost state of Tamil Nadu to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir- the northernmost state of India.
Description : A passenger train travelling at 96 kmph completely crosses another train having half its length and travelling in opposite direction at 84 kmph, in 24 seconds. It also passes a railway platform in 90 seconds. The length of the platform is A) 1250 m B) 2258m C) 1600 m D) 3725m
Last Answer : ANSWER:C Explanation: Let the length of the first train be x metres Then, is x /2metres Relative speed = (96+84)kmph = 180 kmph Convert km/hr into m/s, = 180*5/18 = 50 m/s Therefore (x ... (800+y) = 90*480/18 y = 2400- 800 = 1600 Hence, the length of the platform is 1600 m
Description : The Bandhan Express is an international passenger Train which runs between the India and Which country? A. Bangladesh B. Nepal C. China D. Bhutan
Last Answer : A [Bangladesh] Explanation: The Bandhan Express is an international passenger train which runs between the Indian city of Kolkata and the Bangladeshi city of Khulna every week.
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 : With regard to standard of quality of drinking water as laid down by Indian Railway , the requirement (desirable) limit of total dissolved solids should not be more than---------- mg/l a)200 b) 300 c) 400
Last Answer : d) 500*
Description : How many zones are in Indian railway a. 8 b. 10 c. 16* d. 12
Last Answer : c. 16*
Description : On the basis of temperature how many zones are in Indian railway a. 2 b. 6 c. 4* d. 7
Last Answer : c. 4*
Description : .In Indian Railway how many Gauges of Track has been adopted a. 1 b. 3* c. 2 d. 4
Last Answer : b. 3*
Description : Category “B” station are those, where annual passenger earnings are (a) Rs. 6 to 10 crores (b) Rs. 3 to 6 crores* (c) Rs. 1 to 3 crores (d) Less than Rs. 1 crore
Last Answer : (b) Rs. 3 to 6 crores*
Description : For Category “A” stations, the annual passenger earning should be (a) Rs. 10 crores of more (b) Rs. 6 crores or more* (c) Rs. 3 crores or more (d) Less than Rs. 3 crores
Last Answer : b) Rs. 6 crores or more*
Description : What is maximum height above rail level for low-level passenger platform for BG? (a) 300mm (b) 455mm* (c) 525mm (d) 550mm
Last Answer : (b) 455mm
Description : The minimum horizontal distances form centre of track to face of passenger platform coping for B.G. is ……. Mm (A) 1650 MM. (B) 1670 MM* (C)1676 MM (D) 1685 MM
Last Answer : (B) 1670 MM*
Description : Maximum height above rail level of high passenger Platform a. 860 mm b. 900 mm c. 840 mm&* d. 875 mm
Last Answer : c. 840 mm&*
Description : Which of the following are true with respect to Indian Railways? 1. It is the larqest public sector undertaking 2. Indian Railway network is the fourth largest in the world 3. Factories at Kapurthala and Perarnbur manufacture passenger ... III (b) I and II (c) II, III and IV (d) I, II, III and IV
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which of the following express has the longest Train route in India? A. Howrah Express B. Vivek Express C. Utkal Express D. Duranto Express
Last Answer : B [Vivek Express] Explanation: Vivek Express covers the longest train route in India. It originates in northern Assam and goes all the way to the southern tip of India to Kanyakumari.
Description : Urinals & Latrines for A & B stations as norms for recommended level of facilities for railway station (a) Ndb/500 (b) Ndb/300 (c) Ndb/200* (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (c) Ndb/200*
Description : A Railway Stations is provided for the following purpose (a) To entrain or detrain the passengers (b) To load or off load the goods or parcels (c) To enable the faster trains to overtake the slower trains (d) All the above*
Last Answer : d) All the above*
Description : A new railway line is required to be constructed beaus’ of following reasons (a) Strategic and political considerations (b) Development of backward area (c) To shorten existing rail link (d) Any of them*
Last Answer : d) Any of them*
Description : Survey of the major projects is done by (a) Chief Engineer (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction* (c) Divisional Railway Manager (d) Railway Board
Last Answer : (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction*
Description : A detailed project report of the proposed railway line is made after (a) Preliminary survey (b) Reconnaissance survey (c) Final location survey* (d) Traffic survey
Last Answer : (c) Final location survey*
Description : Traffic survey is done to find out (a) The most promising route for the railway in the area (b) The possible traffic the railway line will carry (c) Standard of railway line to be followed (d) All the above*
Description : The purpose of reconnaissance survey (a) To determine technical fenibility of the line* (b) To assess whether such a line is required or not (c) To decide the final alignment of the railway line (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) To determine technical fenibility of the line*
Description : Which of the following survey are required to be done before the construction of new railway line. (a) Traffic survey (b) Reconnaessarice survey (c) Preliminary survey (d) Final location survey (e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : Sewerage system of a railway colony may be (a) Combined system (b) Separate system (c) Partially combined system (d) Any of them*
Last Answer : (d) Any of them*
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of Railway Bridge a) Granite* b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Quartzite
Last Answer : a) Granite*
Description : Stone generally preferred for railway ballast is a) Sandstone b) Dolomite c) Marble d) Basalt or trap granite*
Last Answer : d) Basalt or trap granite*
Description : For laying a Railway track the prepared surface ready to receive the ballast is called a) Sub ballast b) Formation* c) Blanket d) Cushion
Last Answer : b) Formation*
Description : arthwork in embankment for railway with manual compaction should be done in layers not exceeding-------------- a) 15 centimeter b) 20 centimeters c) 25 centimeters d) 30 centimeters*
Last Answer : d) 30 centimeters*
Description : Centre to Centre spacing of formation for double railway line for Broad Gauge is a) 1676 mm b) 4725 mm c) 4265mm d) 5300 mm*
Last Answer : d) 5300 mm*
Description : 1. Which of the statements with regard to formation is correct (1) One of the Functions of the formation is to facilitate drainage (2) Width of bank for double railway line is 12.155 meters (3) Width of cutting for double railway track is 11. ... a) 2, 3, 5 b) 3, 4, 5* c) 2, 3, 4 d) 2, 4, 5
Last Answer : b) 3, 4, 5*
Description : Speed breaker of approved design shall be provided on either side of level crossing at ------ within Railway boundary a) 5 meters b) 15 meters c) 20 meters* d0 30 meters
Last Answer : c) 20 meters
Description : Speed breaker has to be provided on road approaches of level crossing at maximum feasible distance within Railway boundary but not exceeding a) 10 meters b) 15 meters c) 20 meters* d) 200 meters
Last Answer : c) 20 meters*
Description : When the railway crosses a deep vally without perinial water,it is called……. a)Aqueduct * b)Cause way c)Via-duct d)River crossing
Last Answer : a)Aqueduct *
Description : RBG loading stands for a)Revised Broad gauge loading b) Rolling Broad gauge loading c)Railway Broad gauge loading d) None of above
Last Answer : a)Revised Broad gauge loading
Description : For railway bridges with spans in excess of 30.5m, generally provided with a) deck type girders b) open web through girders* c) semi through girders d) shallow type girders
Last Answer : b) open web through girders*
Description : Temporary arrangements for rebuilding of Railway bridges can be executed by providing a) Temporary girder b) Temporary diversion c) Any of the above* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Any of the above*
Description : tructural steel for railway loading above 0oC temperature conforms to -- a) IS 2062 grade A b) IS 2062 grade B* c) IS 2062 grade C d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) IS 2062 grade B*