Indian Railway - Study Mode

[#546] Through which of the following group of states does the Konkan Railways run?
Correct Answer

(B) Maharashtra - Karnataka - Goa

Explanation

Solution: The 741-km (461-mi) line connects the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.

[#547] Which railway station entered Limca Book of Records 2018 for having all - women staff?
Correct Answer

(B) Matunga railway station

Explanation

Solution: The Matunga suburban station on the Central Railway (CR) of Mumbai division has figured in the Limca Book of Records 2018 for having an all-woman staff. The achievement comes six months after Matunga became the first railway station in the country to be run by an all-woman staff.

[#548] Which railway station has become the India’s first station to run by all women staff?
Correct Answer

(A) Matunga railway station

Explanation

Solution: The Matunga suburban station on the Central Railway (CR) of Mumbai division has figured in the Limca Book of Records 2018 for having an all-woman staff. The achievement comes six months after Matunga became the first railway station in the country to be run by an all-woman staff.

[#549] In how many zones Indian Railway has been divided?
Correct Answer

(C) 17

Explanation

Solution: Indian Railways is divided into 17 zones, which are further sub-divided into divisions. The number of zones in Indian Railways increased from six to eight in 1951, nine in 1966 and sixteen in 2003. Each zonal railway is made up of a certain number of divisions, each having a divisional headquarters.

[#550] When was the Jammu City appeared on the map of Indian Railway?
Correct Answer

(D) 1965

Explanation

Solution: Jammu City appeared on the map of Indian Railway in 1965.