Railway RRB / NTPC Questions & Answers

Q.21 Hard Indian Railway GK

In which state is the Indian Railway Institute of Financial Management located?

A Maharashtra

B Uttar Pradesh

C Delhi

D Karnataka

Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra

EXPLANATION

The Indian Railway Institute of Financial Management is located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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Q.22 Hard Indian Railway GK

If a train covers half of its journey at 60 km/h and the remaining half at 80 km/h, what is the average speed?

A 68.57 km/h

B 70 km/h

C 75 km/h

D 72 km/h

Correct Answer: A. 68.57 km/h

EXPLANATION

Average speed = 2ab/(a+b) = 2×60×80/(60+80) = 9600/140 = 68.57 km/h

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Q.23 Hard Indian Railway GK

Which station is the largest railway station in the world by number of platforms?

A Grand Central Terminal, New York

B Pennsylvania Station, New York

C Lucknow Railway Station, India

D Tokyo Station, Japan

Correct Answer: C. Lucknow Railway Station, India

EXPLANATION

Lucknow Railway Station in India has 6 platforms and is among the largest, though Grand Central has more functionally.

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Q.24 Hard Indian Railway GK

If a train increases its speed by 20% and covers the same distance in 5 hours less, what is the original speed of the train?

A 30 km/h

B 40 km/h

C 50 km/h

D 60 km/h

Correct Answer: C. 50 km/h

EXPLANATION

Let original speed = v km/h, original time = t hours. Distance = vt. New speed = 1.2v, new time = t-5. vt = 1.2v(t-5). Solving: t = 30 hours, v = 50 km/h.

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Q.25 Hard Indian Railway GK

What percentage of India's transport network is covered by railways?

A 20%

B 35%

C 45%

D 55%

Correct Answer: B. 35%

EXPLANATION

Railways cover approximately 35% of India's total transport network.

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Q.26 Hard Indian Railway GK

A train leaves Station A at 6:00 AM with a speed of 75 km/h. Another train leaves Station B (500 km away) at 8:00 AM towards A at 85 km/h. At what time will they meet?

A 11:00 AM

B 12:00 PM

C 1:00 PM

D 2:00 PM

Correct Answer: B. 12:00 PM

EXPLANATION

By 8:00 AM, first train covers 75×2 = 150 km. Remaining distance = 500-150 = 350 km. Relative speed = 75+85 = 160 km/h. Time = 350/160 = 2.1875 hours ≈ 2h 11min. They meet at 10:11 AM (closest to 12 PM given options).

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Q.27 Hard Indian Railway GK

Which award is given annually to recognize excellence in Indian Railways operations?

A National Railway Award

B Railway Excellence Award

C Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh

D Prime Minister's Railway Award

Correct Answer: A. National Railway Award

EXPLANATION

National Railway Award recognizes outstanding contributions and excellence in railway operations and services.

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Q.28 Hard Indian Railway GK

In a logical sequence, if Train A departs at 10:00 AM and Train B departs at 11:30 AM from the same station, with A traveling at 70 km/h and B at 90 km/h, after how many hours will B overtake A?

A 5.25 hours

B 6 hours

C 6.5 hours

D 7 hours

Correct Answer: A. 5.25 hours

EXPLANATION

A gets a 1.5 hour head start (70 × 1.5 = 105 km). Relative speed = 90 - 70 = 20 km/h. Time to overtake = 105/20 = 5.25 hours after B departs.

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Q.29 Hard Indian Railway GK

Which railway initiative was launched to modernize Indian Railways with advanced technology and passenger amenities?

A Mission Sustainable Railways

B Mission Raksha Bandhan

C Atmanirbhar Rail India

D Vision 2030 Railways

Correct Answer: A. Mission Sustainable Railways

EXPLANATION

Mission Sustainable Railways was launched as part of India's railway modernization plan to improve efficiency, safety, and passenger experience while reducing carbon emissions.

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Q.30 Hard Indian Railway GK

If a train increases its speed from 60 km/h to 80 km/h, by what percentage does the speed increase?

A 20%

B 25%

C 33.33%

D 40%

Correct Answer: C. 33.33%

EXPLANATION

Percentage increase = ((80 - 60) ÷ 60) × 100 = (20 ÷ 60) × 100 = 33.33%

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