What is the acronym for the railway service that connects tier-2 and tier-3 cities?

The correct answer is A: PRASHAD. PRASHAD (Pradhan Mantri Rail Safety and Development Scheme) aims to enhance connectivity and safety of tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

A train travels at 75 km/h for 4 hours and then at 60 km/h for 2 hours. What is the average speed?

The correct answer is C: 70 km/h. Total distance = (75×4) + (60×2) = 300 + 120 = 420 km. Total time = 6 hours. Average speed = 420/6 = 70 km/h

What is the SI unit of electric current?

The correct answer is B: Ampere. Ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current. Volt is for potential difference, Ohm for resistance, and Watt for power.

What is the purpose of 'ballast' in railway track construction?

The correct answer is B: To distribute load, provide drainage, and maintain proper track alignment. Ballast (crushed stone/gravel) distributes the load from sleepers and rails, provides proper drainage, and maintains correct track alignment and gauge.

In the latest 2024-2025 Indian Railways safety statistics, which zone has shown maximum improvement in accident prevention?

The correct answer is C: Data-driven zones with modern signaling systems. Zones with modern automatic block signaling, level crossing gates, and CCTV monitoring systems have demonstrated maximum improvement in accident prevention in recent statistics.

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Q.31 Easy Indian Railway GK

In how many days can a train traveling at 80 km/h cover 1920 km?

A 0.5 days

B 1 day

C 1.5 days

D 2 days

Correct Answer: B. 1 day

EXPLANATION

Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 1920 ÷ 80 = 24 hours = 1 day

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Q.32 Easy Indian Railway GK

What is the gauge of the majority of Indian Railways?

A Broad Gauge (1676 mm)

B Meter Gauge (1000 mm)

C Narrow Gauge (762 mm)

D Standard Gauge (1435 mm)

Correct Answer: A. Broad Gauge (1676 mm)

EXPLANATION

Indian Railways primarily uses Broad Gauge of 1676 mm, which covers about 63% of the total network and allows for higher speeds and carrying capacity.

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Q.33 Easy Indian Railway GK

If a train travels 240 km in 4 hours, what is its average speed?

A 40 km/h

B 60 km/h

C 80 km/h

D 100 km/h

Correct Answer: B. 60 km/h

EXPLANATION

Average speed = Distance ÷ Time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 km/h

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Q.34 Easy Indian Railway GK

Which is the longest railway tunnel in India?

A Pir Panjal Tunnel

B Jawahar Tunnel

C Karbude Tunnel

D Gundel Tunnel

Correct Answer: A. Pir Panjal Tunnel

EXPLANATION

The Pir Panjal Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, at 11.215 km, is the longest railway tunnel in India, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.

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Q.35 Easy Indian Railway GK

What is the total length of Indian Railways as of 2024?

A Approximately 65,000 km

B Approximately 72,000 km

C Approximately 80,000 km

D Approximately 95,000 km

Correct Answer: B. Approximately 72,000 km

EXPLANATION

As of 2024, Indian Railways operates approximately 72,000 km of track, making it the fourth largest railway network in the world.

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Q.36 Easy Indian Railway GK

In which year was the first railway line in India commissioned?

A 1850

B 1853

C 1860

D 1870

Correct Answer: B. 1853

EXPLANATION

The first railway line in India was commissioned on April 16, 1853, between Mumbai and Thane, a distance of 34 km.

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