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Q.151 Medium Indian Railway GK

A goods train's length is 250 meters. If it crosses a bridge in 30 seconds, what is its speed?

A 25 km/h

B 30 km/h

C 28 km/h

D 32 km/h

Correct Answer: B. 30 km/h

Explanation:

Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 250m ÷ 30s = 8.33 m/s = 30 km/h (approximately)

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Q.152 Medium Indian Railway GK

Which of the following is NOT a type of railway service in Indian Railways?

A Passenger trains

B Freight trains

C Luxury cruise trains

D Suburban trains

Correct Answer: C. Luxury cruise trains

Explanation:

While Indian Railways operates passenger, freight, and suburban trains, luxury cruise trains are not a standard railway service category.

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Q.153 Medium Indian Railway GK

Which railway zone in India has the longest route length as of 2024?

A Indian Railways (Northern Zone)

B Indian Railways (Central Zone)

C Indian Railways (Eastern Zone)

D Indian Railways (Southern Zone)

Correct Answer: B. Indian Railways (Central Zone)

Explanation:

The Central Zone of Indian Railways operates the longest route length among all zones, covering major states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka.

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Q.154 Medium Indian Railway GK

The Indian Railways' 'PM Gati Shakti' scheme primarily focuses on:

A High-speed railway corridors only

B Integration of railways with road and port infrastructure

C Reduction of ticket prices

D Increase in railway employee salaries

Correct Answer: B. Integration of railways with road and port infrastructure

Explanation:

PM Gati Shakti is a multi-modal connectivity infrastructure project aimed at integrating various transport modes including railways with roads, ports, and airports.

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Q.155 Medium Indian Railway GK

Which Indian railway corridor is being developed as part of the dedicated freight corridor project?

A Delhi-Jaipur Freight Corridor

B Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)

C North-South Freight Corridor

D All of the above

Correct Answer: B. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)

Explanation:

The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) is one of the major dedicated freight corridors being developed to handle high-volume freight traffic efficiently.

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Q.156 Medium Indian Railway GK

If a railway station has 8 platforms and each platform can accommodate 12 trains per day, how many total trains can the station handle in 3 days?

A 256 trains

B 288 trains

C 312 trains

D 336 trains

Correct Answer: B. 288 trains

Explanation:

Total trains per day = 8 × 12 = 96 trains. In 3 days = 96 × 3 = 288 trains.

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Q.157 Medium Indian Railway GK

Which of the following is NOT a category of railway ticket in Indian Railways?

A Reserved

B Unreserved

C Premium

D Exclusive

Correct Answer: D. Exclusive

Explanation:

Indian Railways issues Reserved, Unreserved, and Premium tickets. 'Exclusive' is not an official ticket category in Indian Railways.

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Q.158 Medium Technical Knowledge (NTPC)

What is the maximum speed limit for passenger trains on Indian Railways?

A 90 km/h

B 110 km/h

C 130 km/h

D 160 km/h

Correct Answer: D. 160 km/h

Explanation:

Modern passenger trains on Indian Railways can operate at speeds up to 160 km/h on dedicated corridors.

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Q.159 Medium Technical Knowledge (NTPC)

In 2024, how many railway zones are there in Indian Railways?

A 16 zones

B 18 zones

C 20 zones

D 22 zones

Correct Answer: B. 18 zones

Explanation:

As of 2024, there are 18 railway zones in Indian Railways after recent reorganization.

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Q.160 Medium Technical Knowledge (NTPC)

What is the primary function of a railway buffer?

A To increase train speed

B To absorb shocks and vibrations between coaches

C To regulate electrical current

D To supply water to engines

Correct Answer: B. To absorb shocks and vibrations between coaches

Explanation:

Railway buffers (couplers) absorb and dissipate shock energy, protecting coaches from damage during coupling/decoupling.

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