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When did Indian Railways introduce the 'One Nation One Ticket' portal?
A
2018
B
2019
C
2020
D
2021
EXPLANATION
The 'One Nation One Ticket' portal was launched in 2020 for integrated ticketing across railways.
What is the gauge width of most Indian railway lines?
A
750 mm
B
1000 mm
C
1435 mm
D
1676 mm
Correct Answer:
D. 1676 mm
EXPLANATION
The broad gauge of 1676 mm is used for most Indian railway lines.
Which railway zone covers the maximum area in India?
A
Central Railway
B
Eastern Railway
C
South Eastern Railway
D
South Western Railway
Correct Answer:
C. South Eastern Railway
EXPLANATION
South Eastern Railway covers the maximum geographical area among all railway zones.
What is the maximum speed of Vande Bharat Express trains?
A
100 km/h
B
110 km/h
C
130 km/h
D
160 km/h
Correct Answer:
D. 160 km/h
EXPLANATION
Vande Bharat Express trains have a maximum operational speed of 160 km/h.
Vande Bharat Express operates between which two cities primarily?
A
Mumbai-Delhi
B
Delhi-Varanasi
C
Delhi-Lucknow
D
Mumbai-Bangalore
Correct Answer:
B. Delhi-Varanasi
EXPLANATION
The first Vande Bharat Express operates between Delhi and Varanasi.
Which railway line is the longest in India?
A
Grand Trunk Road
B
South Western Railway
C
Central Railway
D
Northern Railway
Correct Answer:
C. Central Railway
EXPLANATION
The Central Railway is the longest railway line in India in terms of network coverage.
What is the total number of railway zones in India as of 2024?
EXPLANATION
As of 2024, India has 18 railway zones after the creation of new zones in recent years.
Who is the current Railway Minister of India (2024)?
A
Ashwini Vaishnaw
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Suresh Prabhu
D
Mamata Banerjee
Correct Answer:
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
EXPLANATION
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Railway Minister of India as of 2024.
In which year was Indian Railways established?
A
1850
B
1853
C
1875
D
1890
EXPLANATION
Indian Railways was established in 1853 with the first train service between Mumbai and Thane.
Which railway zone has the headquarters in New Delhi?
A
Northern Railway
B
Central Railway
C
Southern Railway
D
Eastern Railway
Correct Answer:
A. Northern Railway
EXPLANATION
Northern Railway zone has its headquarters in New Delhi and covers the northern part of India.
