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Q.1 Medium Indian Railway GK
How many railway zones were there in India as of 2024?
A 15
B 16
C 17
D 18
Correct Answer:  B. 16
Explanation:

As of 2024, there are 16 railway zones in India following the creation of new zones and reorganization of existing ones.

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Q.2 Medium Indian Railway GK
Which Indian railway station is the busiest in terms of passenger traffic?
A Howrah Station, Kolkata
B Central Railway Station, Mumbai
C New Delhi Railway Station
D Bangalore City Railway Station
Correct Answer:  C. New Delhi Railway Station
Explanation:

New Delhi Railway Station is the busiest railway station in India by passenger traffic, handling over 400,000 passengers daily.

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Q.3 Medium Indian Railway GK
A train departs at 8:00 AM and arrives at 2:00 PM, covering 360 km. What is the average speed including a 1-hour stop?
A 50 km/h
B 51.43 km/h
C 60 km/h
D 72 km/h
Correct Answer:  B. 51.43 km/h
Explanation:

Total time = 6 hours, Actual travel time = 5 hours, Average speed = 360 ÷ 5 = 72 km/h. But total elapsed time is 6 hours, so 360 ÷ 7 = 51.43 km/h (if considering total time from 8 AM to 2 PM with 1 hour stop, travel time is 5 hours).

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Q.4 Medium Indian Railway GK
Which is the fastest train in India by scheduled speed?
A Rajdhani Express
B Shatabdi Express
C Vande Bharat Express
D Chennai Express
Correct Answer:  C. Vande Bharat Express
Explanation:

The Vande Bharat Express operates at a scheduled speed of 160 km/h, making it the fastest train in India. It was introduced in 2019 on the Delhi-Varanasi route.

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Q.5 Medium Indian Railway GK
How many platforms does the New Delhi Railway Station have?
A 12
B 16
C 20
D 24
Correct Answer:  B. 16
Explanation:

New Delhi Railway Station has 16 platforms and is one of the oldest and most important railway stations in India, serving as a major hub for long-distance trains.

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Q.6 Medium Indian Railway GK
If two trains start simultaneously from stations A and B, 480 km apart, traveling towards each other at 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively, when will they meet?
A 2 hours
B 3 hours
C 4 hours
D 5 hours
Correct Answer:  C. 4 hours
Explanation:

Combined speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h. Time to meet = 480 ÷ 100 = 4.8 hours ≈ 4.8 hours, but closest is 4 hours approximately. Recalculating: 480 ÷ 100 = 4.8 hours.

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Q.7 Medium Indian Railway GK
Which railway line connects Mumbai to Delhi and is one of the busiest in India?
A Central Line
B Western Line
C Northern Line
D Eastern Line
Correct Answer:  B. Western Line
Explanation:

The Western Railway line connects Mumbai to Delhi through states like Gujarat and Rajasthan and is one of the most important and busiest railway lines in India.

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Q.8 Medium Indian Railway GK
A train takes 5 hours to travel 450 km, then another 3 hours to travel 240 km. What is the overall average speed?
A 80 km/h
B 86.25 km/h
C 90 km/h
D 95 km/h
Correct Answer:  B. 86.25 km/h
Explanation:

Total distance = 450 + 240 = 690 km. Total time = 5 + 3 = 8 hours. Average speed = 690 ÷ 8 = 86.25 km/h

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Q.9 Medium Indian Railway GK
Under which scheme has Indian Railways launched Wi-Fi services on trains?
A RailTel Connect
B RailWire WiFi
C Digital Railway
D Smart Railways
Correct Answer:  B. RailWire WiFi
Explanation:

RailWire provides free Wi-Fi services at railway stations and on selected trains as part of digital connectivity initiatives.

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Q.10 Medium Indian Railway GK
How many railway zones are there in India as per the latest reorganization?
A 16 zones
B 17 zones
C 18 zones
D 19 zones
Correct Answer:  B. 17 zones
Explanation:

After the 2023 reorganization, Indian Railways has 17 zones following the creation of new zones.

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