Friday, August 26, 2011

Quiz 88 | General Knowledge About Indian Railways for Railway Exams

1.What is the fastest train in India?

A. Tamilnadu Express
B. Coremandal Express
C. Rajadhani Express
D. Shathabdi Express



2.A platform surrounded by rail lines from all the four sides, is called

A. Dock platform
B. Passenger platform
C. Island platform
D. Goods platform



3.When was the first Indian railway train rolled on its 34km track from Bombay (Mumbai) to Thane?

A. April 16,1853
B. April 16,1863
C. April 16,1855



4.The train service—‘Thar Express’ between India and Pakistan, originates in India from___?

A. Jaisalmer
B. Jodhpur
C. Bikaner
D. Barmer



5.How many railway divisions are working under 16 zones?

A. 59
B. 67
C. 69
D. 72



6.When was the first passenger train introduced?

A. 17th August, 1849
B. 23rd Feb, 1852
C. 16th April, 1853
D. 15th August, 1854



7.Which city houses the headquarters of Central Railway ?

A. Bhopal
B. Nagpur
C. Allahabad
D. Mumbai



8.Which is the longest railway bridge in India?

A. Jamuna Bridge at Allahabad
B. Narnarayan Setu bridge over the Brahmaputra
C. Nehru Setu Bridge on river Sone



10.After Kolkata, which city in India started a metro railway?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bangalore
D. Hyderabad



11.In railways there are A.C., First class and Second class. In which year was Third class removed?

A. 1970
B. 1974
C. 1980



12.When was the Indian Railway Board established?

A. 1908
B. 1905
C. 1866



13.What is the name of the mobile hospital train run by the Impact India foundation in collaboration with the Indian railways and Health Ministry?

A. Jeevan Raksha express
B. Jeevan Rekha express
C. Jeevan Jyot express



14.Which is the first green railway station of india ?

A. Rohtak
B. Manwal
C. Roorkee
D. None



15.Which luxury train travels through Maharashtra and includes Goa in its journey ?

A. Palace on Wheels
B. Heritage on Wheels
C. The Deccan Odyssey
D. Golden Chariot



16.What is the length of route covered by Indian Railways?

A. 61,346 km
B. 63,327 km
C. 68,543 km
D. 69,632 km



17.How many years of its existence did the Indian Railways celebrate in the year 2002-2003?

A. 50
B. 150
C. 25
D. 100



18.Palace On Wheels train was inaugurated in which year?

A. 1988
B. 1972
C. 1982
D. 1965



19.Which train has been specially designed for promoting tourism in Rajasthan?

A. Deccan Odyssey
B. Golden Chariot
C. Golden wheels
D. Palace on Wheels



20.Which is the longest railway tunnel in the country?

A. Karbude tunnel, Konkan Railway
B. Sawarde tunnel, Konkan Railway
C. One Three Hill, Khandala - Pune line
D. Banihal Pass, Pir Panjal in Jammu & Kashmir



21.Where is the wheel and axle plant of Indian Railways situated?

A. Chittranjan
B. Kapurthala
C. Bangalore
D. Perambur



22.The first railway line in India was opened in __ year ?

A. 1854
B. 1856
C. 1857
D. 1853



23.When was the nationalization of Indian Railways done?

A. 1952
B. 1950
C. 1951
D. 1954



24.Position of Indian Railways in terms of World?

A. Second
B. Fifth
C. Third



25.Which is the largest railway junction in asia?

A. Vijaywada junction in Andhra Pradesh
B. Jolarpettai junction in Tamil Nadu
C. Bangalore City junction in Karnataka

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