Showing 141–150 of 208 questions
Q.141
Medium
Indian Railway GK
How many passengers does Indian Railways carry annually (approximate, 2024)?
A
0.8 billion
B
1.2 billion
C
1.8 billion
D
2.5 billion
Correct Answer:
B. 1.2 billion
Explanation:
Indian Railways carries approximately 1.2 billion passengers annually, making it one of the world's largest passenger carriers.
Q.142
Medium
Indian Railway GK
What is the current nominal GDP contribution of Indian Railways to the national economy?
A
1-2%
B
2-3%
C
3-4%
D
4-5%
Explanation:
Indian Railways contributes approximately 3-4% to India's nominal GDP and is vital for economic development.
Q.143
Medium
Indian Railway GK
If the ratio of express trains to local trains in a railway zone is 3:5, and there are 24 express trains, how many local trains are there?
Explanation:
If ratio is 3:5 and express trains = 24, then 3x = 24, x = 8; Local trains = 5x = 5×8 = 40
Q.144
Medium
Indian Railway GK
Which Indian railway zone has the longest network length?
A
South Eastern Railway
B
Indian Railways (Total)
C
Central Railway
D
Northern Railway
Correct Answer:
A. South Eastern Railway
Explanation:
South Eastern Railway zone operates the longest network among all zones with approximately 2,633 km.
Q.145
Medium
Indian Railway GK
How many railway zones does Indian Railways have as per the latest reorganization?
A
16 zones
B
17 zones
C
18 zones
D
19 zones
Correct Answer:
C. 18 zones
Explanation:
After the reorganization in 2019, Indian Railways has 18 zones including the newly created zones.
Q.146
Medium
Indian Railway GK
What is the maximum permissible speed for passenger trains on Indian Railways (in general)?
A
80 km/h
B
100 km/h
C
120 km/h
D
140 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 120 km/h
Explanation:
The maximum permissible speed for most passenger trains on Indian Railways is 120 km/h under normal circumstances.
Q.147
Medium
Indian Railway GK
Which Indian Railway zone connects major cities like Delhi, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh?
A
Northern Railway
B
North Western Railway
C
North Central Railway
D
East Central Railway
Correct Answer:
A. Northern Railway
Explanation:
Northern Railway zone operates in states like Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Q.148
Medium
Indian Railway GK
Which railway zone handles the majority of freight operations in eastern India?
A
South Eastern Railway
B
East Central Railway
C
Eastern Railway
D
Southeast Central Railway
Correct Answer:
C. Eastern Railway
Explanation:
Eastern Railway zone handles significant freight operations including mineral and coal transportation in eastern India.
Q.149
Medium
Indian Railway GK
If 3 railway coaches cost Rs. 15,00,000, what is the cost of 7 coaches?
A
Rs. 35,00,000
B
Rs. 32,50,000
C
Rs. 33,00,000
D
Rs. 34,00,000
Correct Answer:
A. Rs. 35,00,000
Explanation:
Cost per coach = 15,00,000 ÷ 3 = 5,00,000. Cost of 7 coaches = 5,00,000 × 7 = 35,00,000
Q.150
Medium
Indian Railway GK
What is the acronym for the highest-speed train service category in Indian Railways?
A
Shatabdi Express
B
Rajdhani Express
C
Duronto Express
D
Vande Bharat
Correct Answer:
D. Vande Bharat
Explanation:
Vande Bharat represents the latest and highest-speed train technology with maximum speeds up to 160 km/h.
