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Which railway zone is the largest in terms of route kilometers?
A Central Railway
B Northern Railway
C Indian Railways (entire network)
D Southern Railway
Correct Answer:  B. Northern Railway
EXPLANATION

The Northern Railway zone has the largest route length among all railway zones in India.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of railway sleepers?
A To transfer loads from rails to ballast
B To maintain gauge distance between rails
C To control train speed
D To provide lateral stability to rails
Correct Answer:  C. To control train speed
EXPLANATION

Sleepers (ties) support rails, maintain gauge, and distribute loads; train speed control is managed by braking systems and track design, not sleepers.

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What is the normal track curvature radius for broad gauge on Indian Railways?
A 500 meters minimum
B 800 meters minimum
C 1000 meters minimum
D 1200 meters minimum
Correct Answer:  B. 800 meters minimum
EXPLANATION

The minimum track curvature radius for broad gauge is approximately 800 meters on Indian Railways.

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Which organization is responsible for railway safety in India?
A NITI Aayog
B Office of Chief Safety Officer, Ministry of Railways
C DGCA
D National Highway Authority of India
Correct Answer:  B. Office of Chief Safety Officer, Ministry of Railways
EXPLANATION

The Office of Chief Safety Officer under the Ministry of Railways oversees railway safety in India.

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What is the standard rail section weight used in Indian Railways (in kg/m)?
A 45 kg/m
B 52 kg/m
C 60 kg/m
D 75 kg/m
Correct Answer:  B. 52 kg/m
EXPLANATION

52 kg/m is the standard rail section weight commonly used on Indian Railway routes.

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