Question 1

How many zones are there in Indian Railways?
A)16
B)18
C)20
D)22

Accepted Answer

Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones, each of which is headed by a general manager who reports directly to the Railway Board.

Question 2

Where was the first Metro Rail started in India?
A)New Delhi
B)Mumbai
C)Kolkata
D)Hyderabad

Accepted Answer

The first Metro Rail in India was started in Kolkata in 1984, making it the oldest metro system in the country.

Question 3

Who was the first women Rail minister of India?
A)Susmita Mishra
B)Sonia Gandhi
C)Indra Gandhi
D)Mamata Banarjee

Accepted Answer

Mamata Banerjee was the first woman to serve as the Railway Minister of India. She held the position twice, first from 1999 to 2001 and then from 2009 to 2011.

Question 4

Which country has the longest railway network?
A)China
B)United State
C)India
D)Nepal

Accepted Answer

The United States has the longest railway network in the world, with an extensive system that spans across the country, facilitating both freight and passenger transport.

Question 5

Metro Railway is functioning in which of the following Indian States?
A)Odisha
B)West Bengal
C)Jharkhand
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

West Bengal has a functioning metro railway system, specifically in its capital city, Kolkata. The Kolkata Metro was the first metro railway in India, starting operations in 1984.

Question 6

Which Railway station has longest platform in India?
A)Gorakhpur Railway Station
B)Howrah Railway Station
C)Bhubaneswar Railway Station
D)Kharagpur Railway Station

Accepted Answer

Gorakhpur Railway Station holds the record for the longest railway platform in India.

Question 7

Who is the Metro Man of India?
A)Elattuvalapil Sreedharan
B)Ramesh Mishra
C)Sumay Roy
D)Himanshu Pradhan

Accepted Answer

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is widely known as the "Metro Man of India" for his instrumental role in the development of the Delhi Metro and his contributions to other metro projects across India.

Question 8

Which country has the first Railway?
A)China
B)Russia
C)India
D)USA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which country has the first Railway?
A)China
B)Russia
C)India
D)USA...

Question 9

First private Train in India?
A)Tejas Express
B)Utkal Express
C)Duranto Express
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Tejas Express is the first private train in India, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

Question 10

When was the first Train started in World?
A)1800
B)1804
C)1810
D)1816

Accepted Answer

The first train was started in 1804, known as the Penydarren locomotive, built by Richard Trevithick. It was the first steam-powered locomotive to run on rails.

Question 11

When was the first train started in India?
A)1804
B)1834
C)1853
D)1886

Accepted Answer

The first train in India was started on April 16, 1853, running from Bombay (now Mumbai) to Thane.

Question 12

The largest Integral Coach Factory in India is located at?
A)Chennai
B)Mumbai
C)Kolkata
D)Hydrabad

Accepted Answer

The largest Integral Coach Factory in India is located in Chennai. It is a manufacturer of rail coaches located in Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is owned and operated by the Indian Railways.

Question 13

Which is the oldest Railway zone in India?
A)East Central Railway
B)South East Central Railway
C)Southern Railway
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The Southern Railway, established on April 14, 1951, is the oldest railway zone in India.

Question 14

When was the first underground Railway (Metro Railway) started in India?
A)1940
B)1984
C)1998
D)2000

Accepted Answer

The first underground railway (Metro Railway) in India was started in Kolkata in 1984.

Question 15

The longest Rail journey in the world is between?
A)Shanghai to Lhasa
B)Bhubaneswar to New Delhi
C)Toronto to Vancouver
D)Moscow and Vladivostok

Accepted Answer

The longest rail journey in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which runs between Moscow and Vladivostok, covering a distance of about 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles).

Question 16

When was the Central Railway established?
A)1934
B)1951
C)1966
D)1971

Accepted Answer

Central Railway was established on November 5, 1951.

Question 17

Which is the fastest train in India 2020?
A)Vande Bharat Express
B)Mahamana express
C)Shatabdi express
D)Duronto express

Accepted Answer

Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is the fastest train in India as of 2020, capable of reaching speeds up to 180 km/h (110 mph).

Question 18

Which is the slowest Train in India?
A)Nilgiri express
B)Taj express
C)Duranto express
D)Life line express

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Express is the slowest train in India, with an average speed of 10.46 km/hr.

Question 19

The first Indian Railway line was opened by the British
A)Delhi to Bombay
B)Howrah to Mumbai
C)Bombay to Thane
D)Puri to Delhi

Accepted Answer

The first Indian Railway line was opened by the British was from Bombay to Thane on 16 April 1853.

Question 20

A station where the rail lines end, is called?
A)Terminal station
B)Junction Station
C)Block Station
D)Way-side-station

Accepted Answer

A Terminal station is where the rail lines end or terminate. It's designed so that trains can only enter and exit the station from one direction, unlike a through station where trains can continue through the station in the same direction.

Quiz 1: Railway: A Compilation of Facts and Figures About Indian and Global Railways

How many zones are there in Indian Railways?

Where was the first Metro Rail started in India?

Who was the first women Rail minister of India?

Which country has the longest railway network?

Metro Railway is functioning in which of the following Indian States?

Which Railway station has longest platform in India?

Who is the Metro Man of India?

Which country has the first Railway?

First private Train in India?

When was the first Train started in World?

When was the first train started in India?

The largest Integral Coach Factory in India is located at?

Which is the oldest Railway zone in India?

When was the first underground Railway (Metro Railway) started in India?

The longest Rail journey in the world is between?

When was the Central Railway established?

Which is the fastest train in India 2020?

Which is the slowest Train in India?

The first Indian Railway line was opened by the British

A station where the rail lines end, is called?