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[#636] On November 14, 2019, With which locomotive factory, Indian Railways & French multinational company Alstom have entered into procurement cum maintenance agreement to deliver the 10 locomotives in FY (fiscal year) 2019 - 20?
Correct Answer

(D) Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd. (MELPL)

Explanation

Solution: On November 14, 2019, to deliver the 10 locomotives in FY (fiscal year) 2019-20, Indian Railways & French multinational company Alstom have entered into procurement cum maintenance agreement with Bihar based Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd.

[#637] On which of the following is the longest railway bridge in India located?
Correct Answer

(C) River Brahmaputra

Explanation

Solution: The Vembanad Rail Bridge is located in the state of Kerala and connects Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi. Vembanad rail bridge is the longest rail bridge in India with the total length of 4.62 km.

[#638] At what time the first train in Indian (and in Asia) flagged off?
Correct Answer

(C) Saturday, 03:35 PM

Explanation

Solution: The first train in India (and Asia) ran over a short distance of 34 kilometres (21 miles) on 16 April 1853 between Bombay and Thane. Hauled by three engines — Sindh, Sahib and Sultan — the original train had fourteen coaches and 400 guests as passengers. It left Bombay at 3:35 pm and reached Thane in 57 minutes.

[#639] What is the position of the Indian Railway in the world according to the length of rail lines?
Correct Answer

(D) Fourth

Explanation

Solution: Indian Railways is the 4th largest railway network in the world preceded by US (250, 000Km), China (100000Km), and Russia (85000Km).

[#640] When was Petrol Rail car started on Kalka - Shimla Rail route?
Correct Answer

(A) 1911

Explanation

Solution: Petrol Rail car started on Kalka - Shimla Rail route in 1911.