Showing 41–50 of 132 questions
Q.41
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
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.
Q.42
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.43
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the reservation charge for a sleeping class ticket in Indian Railways as per 2024 norms?
A
Rs. 20
B
Rs. 40
C
Rs. 50
D
Rs. 75
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 40
Explanation:
The current reservation charge for sleeper class is Rs. 40 as per latest IRCTC guidelines.
Q.44
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
In what year did Indian Railways introduce the 'Vande Bharat Express'?
A
2018
B
2019
C
2020
D
2021
Explanation:
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) was inaugurated in 2019 between Delhi and Varanasi.
Q.45
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the target for Railway Electrification by 2025 according to official plans?
A
80% of routes
B
85% of routes
C
90% of routes
D
95% of routes
Correct Answer:
C. 90% of routes
Explanation:
Indian Railways aims to electrify 90% of its routes by 2025.
Q.46
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
In which year did Indian Railways launch the 'Vande Bharat Express' train service?
A
2018
B
2019
C
2020
D
2021
Explanation:
Vande Bharat Express was first launched in September 2019 on the Delhi-Varanasi route.
Q.47
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the primary objective of Indian Railways' 'Mission Raftar' initiative?
A
Increase freight capacity
B
Enhance speed of trains
C
Reduce ticket prices
D
Improve passenger comfort
Correct Answer:
B. Enhance speed of trains
Explanation:
Mission Raftar focuses on increasing the speed of trains and improving railway infrastructure for faster connectivity.
Q.48
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
Indian Railways launched its mobile app 'Rail Connect' in which year?
A
2022
B
2023
C
2024
D
2025
Explanation:
Indian Railways launched the 'Rail Connect' mobile application in 2023 for better passenger engagement.
Q.49
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the maximum speed capacity of the latest Vande Bharat Express trains?
A
140 km/h
B
160 km/h
C
180 km/h
D
200 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 180 km/h
Explanation:
The latest generation Vande Bharat Express trains have a maximum speed capacity of 180 km/h.
Q.50
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which Indian railway line is known as the 'Western Route' connecting major metros?
A
Golden Quadrilateral
B
Diamond Quadrilateral
C
National Rail Network
D
Express Freight Corridor
Correct Answer:
B. Diamond Quadrilateral
Explanation:
The Diamond Quadrilateral rail network connects four major metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
