Showing 131–140 of 419 questions
Q.131
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the length of the Indian railway network as of 2024?
A
60,000 km
B
70,000 km
C
80,000 km
D
90,000 km
Correct Answer:
C. 80,000 km
Explanation:
The Indian railway network spans approximately 80,000 km as of 2024.
Q.132
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which railway line was the first to introduce premium services in India?
A
Rajdhani Express
B
Shatabdi Express
C
Duronto Express
D
Tejas Express
Correct Answer:
A. Rajdhani Express
Explanation:
Rajdhani Express was the first premium service introduced by Indian Railways.
Q.133
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the standard platform height on Indian railways?
A
500 mm
B
750 mm
C
1000 mm
D
1200 mm
Correct Answer:
B. 750 mm
Explanation:
The standard platform height on Indian railways is 750 mm above rail level.
Q.134
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which railway zone was recently formed in 2019?
A
Guwahati Railway
B
South Coast Railway
C
East Coast Railway
D
West Central Railway
Correct Answer:
B. South Coast Railway
Explanation:
South Coast Railway was formed as a new railway zone in 2019 with headquarters in Visakhapatnam.
Q.135
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
What percentage of Indian population uses railways annually?
Explanation:
Approximately 40% of the Indian population uses railways annually for transportation.
Q.136
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which state has the highest railway network density?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
West Bengal
D
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:
C. West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal has one of the highest railway network densities in India.
Q.137
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
In which year was the Railway Board established?
A
1900
B
1905
C
1910
D
1915
Explanation:
The Railway Board was established in 1905 to oversee Indian Railways administration.
Q.138
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the acronym for the main railway e-ticketing portal in India?
A
IRCTC
B
NTES
C
RBI
D
SNTC
Explanation:
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) is the main e-ticketing portal.
Q.139
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which railway express is known as the 'Queen of Indian Railways'?
A
Rajdhani Express
B
Darjeeling Mail
C
Flying Ranee
D
Shatabdi Express
Correct Answer:
B. Darjeeling Mail
Explanation:
The Darjeeling Mail is often referred to as the 'Queen of Indian Railways' due to its historical significance.
Q.140
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which railway zone operates the maximum number of trains in India as of 2024?
A
Central Railway
B
Northern Railway
C
Southern Railway
D
Western Railway
Correct Answer:
B. Northern Railway
Explanation:
Northern Railway operates the highest number of trains across India covering major routes.
