Q.281
Easy
If a train ticket costs Rs. 500 and there's a 15% discount, what is the final price?
A
Rs. 415
B
Rs. 425
C
Rs. 435
D
Rs. 445
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 425
Explanation:
Discount = 15% of 500 = 75; Final price = 500 - 75 = Rs. 425
Q.282
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.283
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.
Q.284
Easy
A train departs from station A at 8:30 AM and arrives at station B at 1:30 PM. If the distance is 300 km, what is the average speed?
A
55 km/h
B
60 km/h
C
65 km/h
D
70 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 60 km/h
Explanation:
Time taken = 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM = 5 hours; Average speed = 300/5 = 60 km/h
Q.285
Hard
What is the acronym for the railway service that connects tier-2 and tier-3 cities?
A
PRASHAD
B
UDAY
C
DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA RAILWAY KANYA PURASKAR
D
ADARSH
Correct Answer:
A. PRASHAD
Explanation:
PRASHAD (Pradhan Mantri Rail Safety and Development Scheme) aims to enhance connectivity and safety of tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Q.286
Medium
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.287
Hard
If a train's length is 200 meters and it crosses a platform of 400 meters in 30 seconds, what is its speed?
A
60 km/h
B
65 km/h
C
72 km/h
D
75 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 72 km/h
Explanation:
Total distance = 200 + 400 = 600 m; Speed = 600/30 = 20 m/s = 20 × 3.6 = 72 km/h
Q.288
Easy
Which ministry oversees Indian Railways?
A
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
B
Ministry of Railways
C
Ministry of Shipping
D
Ministry of Commerce
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Railways
Explanation:
Ministry of Railways is the nodal agency responsible for all railway operations and policies in India.
Q.289
Medium
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.290
Medium
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
