Indian Railways Quiz

1. Where is the Rail Coach Factory producing over 50% of Indian Railways’ coaches?
[A] Chennai
[B] Kapurthala
[C] Patiala
[D] Jalandhar

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2. Which organization in Gujarat ranks second only to Indian Railways in land acquisition for industrial use?
[A] Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)
[B] Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC)
[C] Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC)
[D] Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC)

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3. Consider the following statements regarding Gujarat:

  1. GIDC has acquired the second largest amount of land for industrial development in Gujarat, after Indian Railways.
  2. GSPC built India’s first land-based drilling platform, Ratnakar, at Hazira.
  3. The Saputara ropeway is suspended above a river.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above

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4. Which Railway Zone of Indian Railways does Gujarat fall under?
[A] Western Railway Zone
[B] Central Railway Zone
[C] South Western Railway Zone
[D] North Western Railway Zone

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5. In which city in Gujarat is the National Academy of Indian Railways located?
[A] Vadodara
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Surat
[D] Rajkot

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6. Which city in Gujarat is home to the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Vadodara
[D] Rajkot

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7. Where was Indian Railways’ first 9,000 HP locomotive engine inaugurated?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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8. Consider the following statements:

  1. Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) were used for the first time by Indian Railways in Himalayan terrain during the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway project.
  2. The New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) involves large-scale blasting and uncontrolled excavation.
  3. TBM use reduces disturbances to surrounding terrain compared to traditional blasting methods.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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9. In the context of urban infrastructure development, consider the following statements regarding Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:

  1. It is an Indian Railways mission launched in Budget 2025-26 under the Ministry of Railway.
  2. Under the scheme, stations will feature amenities like free Wi-Fi and better passenger information systems.
  3. Ballastless tracks are part of the sustainable solutions proposed in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None

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10. What is the name of application recently launched by Indian railways for providing multiple railway services?
[A] RailConnect
[B] SwaRail
[C] RailGo
[D] None of the Above

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