Indian Railway GK
Q.41
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.
Q.42
Medium
In a logical sequence, if Train X travels at 60 km/h and Train Y at 80 km/h, and they start together from the same point, what will be the distance between them after 2.5 hours?
A
50 km
B
60 km
C
75 km
D
100 km
Explanation:
Distance = (Speed difference) × Time = (80-60) × 2.5 = 20 × 2.5 = 50 km.
Q.43
Medium
How many railway zones are there in Indian Railways?
Explanation:
Indian Railways is divided into 17 railway zones for administrative purposes (as of 2024).
Q.44
Medium
Which train is India's fastest passenger train?
A
Rajdhani Express
B
Shatabdi Express
C
Vande Bharat Express
D
Flying Ranee
Correct Answer:
C. Vande Bharat Express
Explanation:
Vande Bharat Express is India's fastest passenger train with speeds up to 160 km/h.
Q.45
Medium
The total length of Indian Railway network is approximately:
A
45,000 km
B
52,000 km
C
68,000 km
D
75,000 km
Correct Answer:
C. 68,000 km
Explanation:
The total length of Indian Railways is approximately 68,000 km, making it one of the largest networks.
Q.46
Medium
A train covers 180 km at 60 km/h and then 120 km at 40 km/h. What is its average speed?
A
40 km/h
B
50 km/h
C
52.5 km/h
D
55 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 50 km/h
Explanation:
Average speed = Total distance/Total time = (180+120)/(180/60 + 120/40) = 300/(3+3) = 50 km/h.
Q.47
Medium
Which railway line is India's first high-speed rail corridor?
A
Mumbai-Pune
B
Delhi-Agra
C
Mumbai-Ahmedabad
D
Chennai-Bangalore
Correct Answer:
C. Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Explanation:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor (bullet train) is India's first high-speed rail project.
Q.48
Medium
If two trains start from opposite ends of a 500 km track simultaneously at speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h, when will they meet?
A
2.5 hours
B
3 hours
C
4 hours
D
5 hours
Correct Answer:
D. 5 hours
Explanation:
Relative speed = 60+40 = 100 km/h. Time to meet = 500/100 = 5 hours.
Q.49
Medium
What is the acronym for the flagship modernization scheme of Indian Railways?
A
APAR
B
PRASHAD
C
UDAY
D
PM GATI SHAKTI
Correct Answer:
D. PM GATI SHAKTI
Explanation:
PM GATI SHAKTI is the National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity, which includes railway modernization.
Q.50
Hard
A train leaves Station A at 6:00 AM with a speed of 75 km/h. Another train leaves Station B (500 km away) at 8:00 AM towards A at 85 km/h. At what time will they meet?
A
11:00 AM
B
12:00 PM
C
1:00 PM
D
2:00 PM
Correct Answer:
B. 12:00 PM
Explanation:
By 8:00 AM, first train covers 75×2 = 150 km. Remaining distance = 500-150 = 350 km. Relative speed = 75+85 = 160 km/h. Time = 350/160 = 2.1875 hours ≈ 2h 11min. They meet at 10:11 AM (closest to 12 PM given options).
