Q.131
Medium
A train covers 180 km at 60 km/h and then 120 km at 40 km/h. What is its average speed?
A
40 km/h
B
50 km/h
C
52.5 km/h
D
55 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 50 km/h
Explanation:
Average speed = Total distance/Total time = (180+120)/(180/60 + 120/40) = 300/(3+3) = 50 km/h.
Q.132
Medium
Which railway line is India's first high-speed rail corridor?
A
Mumbai-Pune
B
Delhi-Agra
C
Mumbai-Ahmedabad
D
Chennai-Bangalore
Correct Answer:
C. Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor (bullet train) is India's first high-speed rail project.
Q.133
Medium
If two trains start from opposite ends of a 500 km track simultaneously at speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h, when will they meet?
A
2.5 hours
B
3 hours
C
4 hours
D
5 hours
Correct Answer:
D. 5 hours
Explanation:
Relative speed = 60+40 = 100 km/h. Time to meet = 500/100 = 5 hours.
Q.134
Medium
What is the acronym for the flagship modernization scheme of Indian Railways?
A
APAR
B
PRASHAD
C
UDAY
D
PM GATI SHAKTI
Correct Answer:
D. PM GATI SHAKTI
Explanation:
PM GATI SHAKTI is the National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity, which includes railway modernization.
Q.135
Medium
Which is India's first fully electrified railway zone?
A
Central Railway
B
Western Railway
C
South Eastern Railway
D
Southern Railway
Correct Answer:
D. Southern Railway
Explanation:
Southern Railway became India's first fully electrified railway zone in 2023.
Q.136
Medium
What is the maximum speed at which Vande Bharat Express operates?
A
160 km/h
B
180 km/h
C
200 km/h
D
220 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 180 km/h
Explanation:
Vande Bharat Express has a maximum operational speed of 180 km/h, making it one of India's fastest trains.
Q.137
Medium
Which initiative aims to modernize Indian Railways with latest technology?
A
Rail Vikas Yojana
B
Indian Railway Transformation Scheme
C
National Rail Plan 2030
D
Railway Modernization Programme
Correct Answer:
C. National Rail Plan 2030
Explanation:
National Rail Plan 2030 is India's comprehensive plan to develop railways by 2030 with focus on speed, safety, and capacity.
Q.138
Medium
What percentage of India's freight traffic is carried by railways?
Explanation:
Railways carry approximately 55% of India's freight traffic, making it crucial for cargo transportation.
Q.139
Medium
What is the primary goal of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) in India?
A
Increase passenger comfort
B
Reduce freight costs and improve logistics efficiency
C
Enhance railway safety standards
D
Develop new railway stations
Correct Answer:
B. Reduce freight costs and improve logistics efficiency
Explanation:
DFCs are designed specifically for freight trains to reduce operational costs and improve logistics efficiency without interference from passenger traffic.
Q.140
Medium
Which railway zone has the highest network length in India?
A
Central Railway
B
Northern Railway
C
Indian Railways (Pan-India)
D
South Eastern Railway
Correct Answer:
B. Northern Railway
Explanation:
Northern Railway has the largest network among all railway zones in India.
