Indian Railway - Study Mode

[#711] At the starting station, 40 BCN air braked train must have ________ kg/cm 2 of FP pressure in the engine.
Correct Answer

(A) 5

[#712] First Train started in India?
Correct Answer

(C) 1853

Explanation

Solution: In the early 19th century, India was still under British colonial rule, and the British sought to develop infrastructure to help with transportation and trade across the country. The idea of using railways to connect different regions began to take shape in the 1830s. The First Train in India: Date: The first passenger train journey in India took place on April 16, 1853 . Route: It ran between Mumbai (then called Bombay) and Thane , which is approximately 34 kilometers (21 miles) away from Mumbai. Train Composition: The train had 14 carriages , including 3 first-class coaches, 7 second-class coaches, and 5 third-class coaches. It was drawn by a locomotive called Saugor , named after the Saugor region in India. Time and Duration: The train started its journey from the Boree Bunder station in Mumbai at 3:30 PM, and it reached Thane at 6:30 PM, completing the journey in about 3 hours. Significance of This Event: Economic Development: The introduction of railways played a key role in transforming the Indian economy. It enabled the easier movement of goods and people, reducing transportation costs and connecting different regions of the country. Colonial Influence: The British used the railways for their benefit as well, helping them extract resources from various parts of India to fuel British industries. Social Impact: Railways were also important in connecting people across different regions and social backgrounds, though initially, only the British and wealthy Indians used the train. Expansion: Following the success of the first train, the railway network began to expand rapidly. The British government and private companies invested in laying down tracks across India, connecting major cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, and others. Over the years, Indian Railways grew to become one of the largest and most extensive railway networks in the world. The first train of 1853 was just the beginning of a massive network that would become integral to India's transportation and economic development.

[#713] In which year the practice of presenting the railway budget separate from the general budget (or vice versa in true sense) started in India?
Correct Answer

(B) 1924

Explanation

Solution: Separate Railway budget was introduced in 1924 on the recommendations of the Acworth committee. After 92 years in 2018 Railway Budget merged with General Budget was based on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Bibek Debroy, then a member of the NITI Aayog.

[#714] How much distance was travelled by first train of India?
Correct Answer

(C) 34 km

Explanation

Solution: India's first train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. The first train on the Indian sub-continent ran from Bori Bunder in Mumbai to Thane at 3.30 pm on April 16, 1853. The 14-carriage train carried 400 guests and covered a distance of 34 km.

[#715] In which Governor - General's reign railway lines in India were established?
Correct Answer

(D) Lord Dalhousie

Explanation

Solution: The country's first passenger train, which ran between Bombay's Bori Bunder station and Thane on 16 April 1853, was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie. Therefore, railway lines in India were established during Lord Dalhousie's reign.