Indian Railway GK
Q.61
Hard
In which state is the Indian Railway Institute of Financial Management located?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Delhi
D
Karnataka
Correct Answer:
A. Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Indian Railway Institute of Financial Management is located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Q.62
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.63
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.64
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.65
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.66
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.67
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.68
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.69
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.70
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.
