Q.301
Medium
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.302
Easy
What does 'Rajdhani Express' primarily denote in Indian Railways?
A
Slow local trains
B
Super-fast express trains connecting capital cities
C
Freight trains
D
Suburban commuter trains
Correct Answer:
B. Super-fast express trains connecting capital cities
Explanation:
Rajdhani Express trains are premium super-fast express trains that connect Delhi (the capital) with major state capitals.
Q.303
Medium
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.304
Medium
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.
Q.305
Medium
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)
Q.306
Hard
In which year was the Indian Railways' 'Mission Raftar' initiative launched?
A
2015
B
2016
C
2017
D
2018
Explanation:
Mission Raftar was launched in 2016 to increase the average speed of freight and passenger trains.
Q.307
Hard
What is the current target capacity of Indian Railways to transport freight annually?
A
1000 million tonnes
B
1200 million tonnes
C
1500 million tonnes
D
2000 million tonnes
Correct Answer:
B. 1200 million tonnes
Explanation:
Indian Railways targets to transport approximately 1200-1500 million tonnes of freight annually with recent infrastructure improvements.
Q.308
Medium
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.
Q.309
Easy
A ticket agent sells 45 tickets in the morning and 67 tickets in the afternoon. If each ticket costs Rs. 200, what is the total revenue?
A
Rs. 22,400
B
Rs. 24,400
C
Rs. 26,400
D
Rs. 28,400
Correct Answer:
A. Rs. 22,400
Explanation:
Total tickets = 45 + 67 = 112. Total revenue = 112 × 200 = Rs. 22,400
Q.310
Medium
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.
