The 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan' initiative of Indian Railways aims to:
AModernize all railway stations with digital facilities
BDevelop infrastructure in unconnected and remote areas
CIncrease freight operations only
DBuild high-speed rail networks across India
Correct Answer:
B. Develop infrastructure in unconnected and remote areas
EXPLANATION
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 railway recruitment body that conducts exams for Group D and other positions in Indian Railways?
ARRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
BUPSC
CSSC
DIBPS
Correct Answer:
A. RRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
EXPLANATION
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the authorized body that conducts recruitment exams for various railway positions including NTPC and Group D posts.
Which Indian railway corridor is being developed as part of the dedicated freight corridor project?
ADelhi-Jaipur Freight Corridor
BEastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)
CNorth-South Freight Corridor
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
B. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)
EXPLANATION
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) is one of the major dedicated freight corridors being developed to handle high-volume freight traffic efficiently.
The Indian Railways' 'PM Gati Shakti' scheme primarily focuses on:
AHigh-speed railway corridors only
BIntegration of railways with road and port infrastructure
CReduction of ticket prices
DIncrease in railway employee salaries
Correct Answer:
B. Integration of railways with road and port infrastructure
EXPLANATION
PM Gati Shakti is a multi-modal connectivity infrastructure project aimed at integrating various transport modes including railways with roads, ports, and airports.
If a Vande Bharat train travels at an average speed of 120 km/h for 5 hours, covering some distance with a stoppage time of 30 minutes, what is the actual distance covered?
A550 km
B600 km
C620 km
D650 km
Correct Answer:
B. 600 km
EXPLANATION
Distance = Speed × Time = 120 × 5 = 600 km. Stoppage time doesn't affect the distance calculation at given speed.
Which of the following trains is India's fastest commercially operated passenger train?
AShatabdi Express
BVande Bharat Express
CRajdhani Express
DDuranto Express
Correct Answer:
B. Vande Bharat Express
EXPLANATION
The Vande Bharat Express is India's fastest commercially operated train with a maximum speed of 180 km/h, significantly faster than other express services.
Which railway zone in India has the longest route length as of 2024?
AIndian Railways (Northern Zone)
BIndian Railways (Central Zone)
CIndian Railways (Eastern Zone)
DIndian Railways (Southern Zone)
Correct Answer:
B. Indian Railways (Central Zone)
EXPLANATION
The Central Zone of Indian Railways operates the longest route length among all zones, covering major states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka.
