Indian Railway - Study Mode

[#716] What is the width of broad gauge railway line in India?
Correct Answer

(B) 5 feet 6 inches

Explanation

Solution: The Indian Railways has currently 4 different gauges. The Broad Gauge which is 1676 mm or 5 feet 6 inches

[#717] Shatabdi Express train was started in ________.
Correct Answer

(B) 1988

Explanation

Solution: The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988, by then Railways Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India, between New Delhi and Jhansi Junction.

[#718] Which is the shortest station name in Indian Railways?
Correct Answer

(D) Ib

Explanation

Solution: Ib is a railway station in the Indian state of Odisha. It has the distinction of having the shortest name of all stations on the Indian Railways system.

[#719] A separate Railway Budget, which is different from the General Budget, was first introduced in 1924 on the basis of recommendations of the 10 - member:
Correct Answer

(A) Acworth Committee

Explanation

Solution: A separate Railway Budget, which is different from the General Budget, was first introduced in 1924 on the basis of recommendations of the 10-member Acworth Committee.

[#720] The shuttle train service between Lahore and ________ railway station resumed its operation on 15 December after a gap of 22 years.
Correct Answer

(A) Wagah

Explanation

Solution: The shuttle train service between Lahore and Wagah railway station resumed operation on Sunday after a gap of 22 years.