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[#211] A platform surrounded by rail lines from all the four sides, is called
Correct Answer

(C) Island platform

Explanation

Solution: A platform surrounded by rail lines from all the four sides, is called Island platform.

[#212] A station where the rail lines end, is called
Correct Answer

(D) Terminal station

Explanation

Solution: A "terminus" or "terminal" is a station at the end of a railway line.

[#213] The zone with the minimum length is
Correct Answer

(B) North - Eastern Frontier Railway

Explanation

Solution: The zone with the minimum length is North - Eastern Frontier Railway.

[#214] In which of the following cities is the National Rail Museum located ?
Correct Answer

(B) New Delhi

Explanation

Solution: National Rail Museum is located in New Delhi.

[#215] Kandaghat, a heritage railway station made entirely of wood and built by the British in 1903 was destroyed in the fire. In which state this Railway Station was located ?
Correct Answer

(C) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: The Shimla-Kalka rail line has been declared as heritage site by UNESCO. The railway station building was made entirely of wood by Britishers in 1903. In a major fire incident, the 108 year old heritage Kandaghat railway station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh was gutted on Tuesday wee hours.