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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
| 151. |
Minimum depth of ballast prescribed of Broad Gauge trunk lines of Indian Railways, is |
| A. | 20 cm |
| B. | 25 cm |
| C. | 30 cm |
| D. | 35 cm |
| Answer» B. 25 cm | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 152. |
Boxing of ballast is done |
| A. | Under the rail |
| B. | At the rail |
| C. | In between two rail |
| D. | In between two sleeper |
| Answer» B. At the rail | |
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| 153. |
Best ballast contains stones varying in size from |
| A. | 1 to 4 cm |
| B. | 1.5 to 4.5 cm |
| C. | 2 to 5 cm |
| D. | 3 to 6 cm |
| Answer» C. 2 to 5 cm | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 154. |
Coal ash (or cinder) is used in initial stages of a new construction of railway for |
| A. | Wooden sleeper |
| B. | Steel sleeper |
| C. | Cast iron sleeper |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» A. Wooden sleeper | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 155. |
In India the rails are manufactured by |
| A. | Open hearth process |
| B. | Duplex process |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» C. Both A & B | |
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| 156. |
Rail section first designed on Indian Railways, was |
| A. | Double headed |
| B. | Bull headed |
| C. | Flat footed |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» A. Double headed | |
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| 157. |
Wooden sleepers used on the girders of bridges, are generally made o |
| A. | Sal |
| B. | Teak |
| C. | Neem |
| D. | Deodar |
| Answer» B. Teak | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 158. |
Best wood for wooden sleepers is |
| A. | Sal |
| B. | Teak |
| C. | Deodar |
| D. | Chir |
| Answer» B. Teak | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 159. |
A welded rail joint is generally |
| A. | Support on a sleeper |
| B. | Sipport on a metel |
| C. | Suspended |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» C. Suspended | |
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| 160. |
The life of a wooden sleeper depends upon |
| A. | Quality of its timber |
| B. | Resistance to weathering |
| C. | ability to resist decay |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
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Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019). |
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| 161. |
Minimum packing space provided between two sleepers, is between |
| A. | 20 to 25 cm |
| B. | 25 to 30 cm |
| C. | 30 to 35 cm |
| D. | 35 to 40 cm |
| Answer» C. 30 to 35 cm | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 162. |
Indian Railways detects the rail flow by |
| A. | Mitsubish Rail flow dector |
| B. | Soni Rail flow dector |
| C. | Audi-gauge Rail flow detector |
| D. | Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector. |
| Answer» D. Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector. | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 163. |
The place where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level, is known as |
| A. | Level Crossing |
| B. | Cross over |
| C. | Rail Junction |
| D. | Road Junction |
| Answer» A. Level Crossing | |
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Explanation: A level crossing (also called a grade crossing, a railway crossing, or a railroad crossing) is a place where a railway line and a road meet each other on the same level. |
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| 164. |
On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Broad Gauge track, is |
| A. | 33 ft (10.06 m) |
| B. | 36 ft (10.97 m) |
| C. | 39 ft (11.89 m) |
| D. | 42 ft (12.8 m) |
| Answer» D. 42 ft (12.8 m) | |
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Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019). |
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| 165. |
A mono-block sleeper has |
| A. | Square section |
| B. | Rectangular section |
| C. | Trapezoidal section |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» C. Trapezoidal section | |
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| 166. |
Regional Indian railways use different types of sleepers according to their |
| A. | Availability |
| B. | Economy |
| C. | Design |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
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| 167. |
On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Meter Gauge track, is |
| A. | 33 ft (10.06 m) |
| B. | 36 ft (10.97 m) |
| C. | 39 ft (11.89 m) |
| D. | 42 ft (12.8 m) |
| Answer» C. 39 ft (11.89 m) | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 168. |
Sand may be used as ballast for |
| A. | Wooden sleeper |
| B. | Cast iron sleeper |
| C. | Steel sleeper |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» B. Cast iron sleeper | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 169. |
Rail section is generally designated by its |
| A. | Total weight |
| B. | Total length |
| C. | Weight per metre length |
| D. | Area of its cross-section |
| Answer» C. Weight per metre length | |
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Explanation: The rail section is designated by its weight in 1b/yard or in kg/m. The standard rail sections in use on Indian Railways are 60 kg/m, 52 kg/m and 9OR for BG and 90R, 75R and 60R for MG and 50R for NG. In India, the standard rails are either of medium manganese or carbon steels. |
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| 170. |
In India, Metre Gauge permanent way was adopted in |
| A. | 1855 |
| B. | 1871 |
| C. | 1885 |
| D. | 1905 |
| Answer» B. 1871 | |
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| 171. |
In which institution the training of electric work is being given? |
| A. | Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering |
| B. | Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering |
| C. | Railway Staff College |
| D. | Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering |
| Answer» A. Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | |
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Explanation: 0 |
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| 172. |
At what of their following place is the National Rail and Transportation University located? |
| A. | Jabalpur |
| B. | Vadodara |
| C. | Maysuru |
| D. | Guwahati |
| Answer» B. Vadodara | |
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Explanation: The National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) is India's first and only transportation university located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. |
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| 173. |
Which zone operates the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway? |
| A. | Central Railway |
| B. | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| C. | Southern Railway |
| D. | East-central Railway |
| Answer» B. Northeast Frontier Railway | |
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Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. |
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| 174. |
Toy train is the name given to |
| A. | Darjeeling Himalayan Railway |
| B. | Kalka-Shimla Railway |
| C. | Nilgiri Mountain Railway |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | |
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| 175. |
In which year Indian Railway board established? |
| A. | 1900 |
| B. | 1905 |
| C. | 1909 |
| D. | 1911 |
| Answer» B. 1905 | |
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Explanation: In 1901, on the recommendations of Sir Thomas Robertson Committee regarding the administration and working of the railways, an early version of the railway board was constituted, with three members serving on it at first |
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| 176. |
Palace On Wheels Train was inaugurated in which year? |
| A. | 1980 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1985 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» B. 1982 | |
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Explanation: The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in Rajasthan. |
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| 177. |
When did Indian Railway Act Passed? |
| A. | 1895 |
| B. | 1890 |
| C. | 1880 |
| D. | 1870 |
| Answer» B. 1890 | |
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Explanation: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways. Notification: 1st July, 1990, vide notification No. S.O. 475(E), dated 12th June, 1990, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). |
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| 178. |
The inaugural run of Tejas Express in 2017 was between |
| A. | Kolkata to New Delhi |
| B. | Mumbai to surat |
| C. | Mumbai and Goa |
| D. | Bhubaneswar to Ranchi |
| Answer» C. Mumbai and Goa | |
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Explanation: The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from Mumbai CST to Karmali, Goa. |
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| 179. |
When did the the first live telecast of Railway budget took place |
| A. | 1994 |
| B. | 1998 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» A. 1994 | |
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Explanation: John Mathai presented the first Railway Budget for independent India in November 1947. The first live telecast took place on 24 March 1994. |
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| 180. |
Which of the following is the largest suburban railway network in India? |
| A. | Chennai Suburban Railway |
| B. | Kolkata Suburban Railway |
| C. | Lucknow Kanpur Suburban Railway |
| D. | Mumbai Suburban Railway |
| Answer» B. Kolkata Suburban Railway | |
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Explanation: Kolkata Suburban Railway is the largest suburban railway network in India, serving the suburbs of Kolkata. |
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| 181. |
The Maitree Express connects India with which of the following countries? |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | China |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» B. Bangladesh | |
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Explanation: The Maitree Express train or Moitree Express is the name of the first modern-day international passenger train service connecting Bangladesh to the India. |
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| 182. |
Where is the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering located? |
| A. | Pune |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Jamalpur |
| Answer» D. Jamalpur | |
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Explanation: The Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, was founded in 1888 as a technical school and commenced training Mechanical Officers for Indian Railways in 1927. |
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| 183. |
Who is the only Indian Railway Minister to present six consecutive Railway budgets? |
| A. | Mallikarjun Kharge |
| B. | Janeshwar Mishra |
| C. | Lalu Prasad Yadav |
| D. | Ram Vilas Paswan |
| Answer» C. Lalu Prasad Yadav | |
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Explanation: Lalu Prasad Yadav worked on the railways minister portfolio from May 23, 2004 to May 25, 2009. He is the only railway minister to present six consecutive railway budgets. |
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| 184. |
Which Railway-Station in Jaipur became first fully women operated non- suburban station in 2018? |
| A. | Durgapur railway station |
| B. | Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station |
| C. | Kanakpura railway station |
| D. | Bais Godam railway station |
| Answer» B. Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station | |
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Explanation: Gandhi Nagar Railway Station in Jaipur, Rajasthan becomes India's first non-suburban station fully operated 24x7by women staff, which includes station operations & Railway Protection Force. |
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| 185. |
Which central Railway station entered The Limca Book of Records in 2018 as first all women station in India? |
| A. | Badlapur Station |
| B. | Matunga Station |
| C. | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus |
| D. | Bandra Station |
| Answer» B. Matunga Station | |
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Explanation: Matunga on Central Railway, the first railway station in the country to berun by an all women staff, has entered the Limca Book of Records2018. |
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| 186. |
Which Railway station has secured a place in Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest route relay interlocking system in the world? |
| A. | New Delhi Station |
| B. | Patna Station |
| C. | Bhubaneswar Station |
| D. | Ranchi Station |
| Answer» A. New Delhi Station | |
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Explanation: The New Delhi Railway Station has secured a place in the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest route relay interlocking system in the world. |
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| 187. |
Which express was launched in India on World AIDS Day, December 1 2007 to create awareness about the disease? |
| A. | Samjhauta Express |
| B. | Red-Ribbon Express |
| C. | Maharaja Express |
| D. | Thar Express |
| Answer» B. Red-Ribbon Express | |
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Explanation: The Red Ribbon Express was launched in India on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2007.The idea of the Red Ribbon Express was developed by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, the National AIDS Control Organisation and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in 2004. |
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| 188. |
Which city hosted the first-ever International Rail Coach Expo 2018? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» A. Chennai | |
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Explanation: For the first time, an international rail coach expo, displaying rail coaches and train-sets, was held in Chennai. The expo is being hosted by the Integral Coach Factory, popularly known as the ICF. |
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| 189. |
How much amount has been allocated for Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2019-20? |
| A. | Rs. 65,587 crores |
| B. | Rs. 66,587 crores |
| C. | Rs. 64,587 crores |
| D. | Rs. 67,587 crores |
| Answer» C. Rs. 64,587 crores | |
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Explanation: A capital expenditure programme of Rs 1, 58, 658 crore for Indian Railways has been announced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Railway Budget 2019. |
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| 190. |
The Future of Rail Report was prepared by International Union of Railways in association with which organization? |
| A. | NTPC |
| B. | International Energy agency |
| C. | IOCL |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» B. International Energy agency | |
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Explanation: Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal on January 30, 2019 launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). |
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| 191. |
The International union of Railways, international body of the Rail transport industry consists of how many members? |
| A. | 190 members |
| B. | 194 members |
| C. | 180 member |
| D. | 184 members |
| Answer» B. 194 members | |
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Explanation: The International union of railways is an international body of rail transport of India created on 17 October 1922. It has 194 members across 5 continents. |
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| 192. |
Which express is launched under Make in India Initiative and will offer world class travel experience to the passengers in the coming years? |
| A. | Yuva Express |
| B. | Tejas Express |
| C. | Vande Bharat Express |
| D. | Duranto Express |
| Answer» C. Vande Bharat Express | |
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Explanation: Vande Bharat Express is a ‘Make in India’ initiative that will help create more jobs as more such train sets are manufactured for service across the Indian Railways network. |
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| 193. |
As per the Union budget 2019, India will get its first bullet Train in which year? |
| A. | 2022-25 |
| B. | 2021-22 |
| C. | 2020-21 |
| D. | 2022-23 |
| Answer» B. 2021-22 | |
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Explanation: India will get its first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in 2022-23. |
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| 194. |
Railway budget was merged with the general budget of India in which year? |
| A. | 2017 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2015 |
| D. | 2014 |
| Answer» B. 2016 | |
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Explanation: Modi government on 21 September 2016, approved the merger of rail and the general budgets and ended the 92- year-old practice of a separate budget for the nation’s largest transporter. |
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| 195. |
What is the amount allocated for constructing the 18th railway zone of Andhra Pradesh? |
| A. | 205 crore |
| B. | 200 crore |
| C. | 195 crore |
| D. | 190 crore |
| Answer» A. 205 crore | |
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Explanation: New railway zone named as southern coast railway has been announced for Andhra Pradesh which would be headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. It will be the 18th zone comprising Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions and is to be built at the cost of 205 crores. |
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| 196. |
Which is the 18th Railway Zone in India? |
| A. | Northern Railway |
| B. | South Coast Railway |
| C. | East Coast Railway |
| D. | Central Railway |
| Answer» B. South Coast Railway | |
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Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019). |
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| 197. |
The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS APP) was started by Indian Railways in which year? |
| A. | 2018 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2014 |
| D. | 2012 |
| Answer» C. 2014 | |
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Explanation: The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS app) was started by the Indian Railways on 27 Dec 2014 from Mumbai Suburban area. |
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| 198. |
‘Mission Satyanishtha’ launched by Piyush Goyal at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi is related to ? |
| A. | Indian Railways Employees |
| B. | Development of Stations |
| C. | Passenger welfare services |
| D. | None of These |
| Answer» A. Indian Railways Employees | |
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Explanation: Mission Satyanishtha was launched by Indian Railways. It was a daylong event at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi. It aims at sensitizing all railways employees about need to adhere to good ethics and to maintain high standards. |
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| 199. |
Which station is renamed as Prabhadevi? |
| A. | Elphinstone Road station |
| B. | Khurda Road Station |
| C. | Purulia Road |
| D. | Asonsol Station |
| Answer» A. Elphinstone Road station | |
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Explanation: Elphinstone Road, a station on the Western line of the Mumbai SuburbanRailway, was named after Lord Elphinstone, the Governor of Bombay from 1853 to 1860. |
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| 200. |
When was the first diesel Train made? |
| A. | 1906 |
| B. | 1912 |
| C. | 1916 |
| D. | 1920 |
| Answer» B. 1912 | |
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Explanation: The world's first diesel- powered locomotive was operated in the summer of 1912 on the Winterthur– Romanshorn railroad in Switzerland, but was not a commercial success. During further test runs in 1913 several problems were found.-For any Study material- |
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