Q.251
Easy
What is the gauge used in most Indian Railway lines?
A
Narrow gauge (762 mm)
B
Meter gauge (1000 mm)
C
Standard gauge (1435 mm)
D
Broad gauge (1676 mm)
Correct Answer:
D. Broad gauge (1676 mm)
Explanation:
Broad gauge (1676 mm) is used in most major Indian Railway lines for better speed and load capacity.
Q.252
Medium
Which of the following statements about Indian Railways is correct?
A
Railways employ more than 1.3 million people
B
Indian Railways is the world's second-largest railway network
C
Both A and B are correct
D
Only B is correct
Correct Answer:
C. Both A and B are correct
Explanation:
Indian Railways is the world's second-largest network and employs over 1.3 million people across all departments.
Q.253
Hard
In a logical sequence, if Train A departs at 10:00 AM and Train B departs at 11:30 AM from the same station, with A traveling at 70 km/h and B at 90 km/h, after how many hours will B overtake A?
A
5.25 hours
B
6 hours
C
6.5 hours
D
7 hours
Correct Answer:
A. 5.25 hours
Explanation:
A gets a 1.5 hour head start (70 × 1.5 = 105 km). Relative speed = 90 - 70 = 20 km/h. Time to overtake = 105/20 = 5.25 hours after B departs.
Q.254
Hard
Which award is given annually to recognize excellence in Indian Railways operations?
A
National Railway Award
B
Railway Excellence Award
C
Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh
D
Prime Minister's Railway Award
Correct Answer:
A. National Railway Award
Explanation:
National Railway Award recognizes outstanding contributions and excellence in railway operations and services.
Q.255
Easy
In which year was the Indian Railway established?
A
1853
B
1947
C
1905
D
1925
Explanation:
Indian Railways was established in 1853 with the first railway line between Mumbai and Thane.
Q.256
Easy
Which Indian state has the maximum number of railway stations?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
West Bengal
D
Karnataka
Correct Answer:
B. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of railway stations in India with over 900 stations.
Q.257
Easy
What is the standard gauge length used in Indian Railways?
A
762 mm
B
1000 mm
C
1676 mm
D
1435 mm
Correct Answer:
C. 1676 mm
Explanation:
Indian Railway uses broad gauge of 1676 mm (5 feet 6 inches) for most of its network.
Q.258
Easy
Who is the current Minister of Railways (as of 2024)?
A
Ashwini Vaishnaw
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Suresh Prabhu
D
Ram Vilas Paswan
Correct Answer:
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Explanation:
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Minister of Railways in the current government (2024-2025).
Q.259
Easy
What is the headquarters of Indian Railways located?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Kolkata
D
Chennai
Explanation:
The headquarters of Indian Railways is located at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.
Q.260
Easy
A train travels 150 km in 3 hours and then 200 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed?
A
50 km/h
B
58.33 km/h
C
60 km/h
D
62.5 km/h
Correct Answer:
A. 50 km/h
Explanation:
Average speed = Total distance/Total time = (150+200)/(3+4) = 350/7 = 50 km/h.
