Which railway zone is the largest in terms of route kilometers?
A
Central Railway
B
Northern Railway
C
Indian Railways (entire network)
D
Southern Railway
Correct Answer:
B. Northern Railway
The Northern Railway zone has the largest route length among all railway zones in India.
Which of the following is NOT a function of railway sleepers?
A
To transfer loads from rails to ballast
B
To maintain gauge distance between rails
C
To control train speed
D
To provide lateral stability to rails
Correct Answer:
C. To control train speed
Sleepers (ties) support rails, maintain gauge, and distribute loads; train speed control is managed by braking systems and track design, not sleepers.
What is the normal track curvature radius for broad gauge on Indian Railways?
A
500 meters minimum
B
800 meters minimum
C
1000 meters minimum
D
1200 meters minimum
Correct Answer:
B. 800 meters minimum
The minimum track curvature radius for broad gauge is approximately 800 meters on Indian Railways.
Which organization is responsible for railway safety in India?
A
NITI Aayog
B
Office of Chief Safety Officer, Ministry of Railways
C
DGCA
D
National Highway Authority of India
Correct Answer:
B. Office of Chief Safety Officer, Ministry of Railways
The Office of Chief Safety Officer under the Ministry of Railways oversees railway safety in India.
What is the standard rail section weight used in Indian Railways (in kg/m)?
A
45 kg/m
B
52 kg/m
C
60 kg/m
D
75 kg/m
Correct Answer:
B. 52 kg/m
52 kg/m is the standard rail section weight commonly used on Indian Railway routes.
The 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan' initiative of Indian Railways aims to:
A
Modernize all railway stations with digital facilities
B
Develop infrastructure in unconnected and remote areas
C
Increase freight operations only
D
Build high-speed rail networks across India
Correct Answer:
B. Develop infrastructure in unconnected and remote areas
The 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan' focuses on developing railway infrastructure in remote and underdeveloped regions to connect unserved areas and promote inclusive growth.
What is the current target capacity of Indian Railways to transport freight annually?
A
1000 million tonnes
B
1200 million tonnes
C
1500 million tonnes
D
2000 million tonnes
Correct Answer:
B. 1200 million tonnes
Indian Railways targets to transport approximately 1200-1500 million tonnes of freight annually with recent infrastructure improvements.
In which year was the Indian Railways' 'Mission Raftar' initiative launched?
A
2015
B
2016
C
2017
D
2018
Mission Raftar was launched in 2016 to increase the average speed of freight and passenger trains.
If a train's length is 200 meters and it crosses a platform of 400 meters in 30 seconds, what is its speed?
A
60 km/h
B
65 km/h
C
72 km/h
D
75 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 72 km/h
Total distance = 200 + 400 = 600 m; Speed = 600/30 = 20 m/s = 20 × 3.6 = 72 km/h
What is the acronym for the railway service that connects tier-2 and tier-3 cities?
A
PRASHAD
B
UDAY
C
DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA RAILWAY KANYA PURASKAR
D
ADARSH
Correct Answer:
A. PRASHAD
PRASHAD (Pradhan Mantri Rail Safety and Development Scheme) aims to enhance connectivity and safety of tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
