Test your knowledge on the vast Indian Railways network with this quiz! The Indian Railways is a historic marvel, weaving its way across the entire nation. Are you ready to embark on a journey through its rich past and intriguing facts? This quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of aspects of the Indian Railways.
1. In which year did the first train journey in India take place?
a) 1833
b) 1853
c) 1873
d) 1893
Answer: b)
2. What is the name of the world's longest railway platform, located in India?
a) Howrah Junction
b) Chennai Central
c) Mumbai Central
d) Hubli Railway Station
Answer: d)
3. Which mountain railway mentioned below is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
a) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
b) Nilgiri Mountain Railway
c) Kangra Valley Railway
d) Both a and b
Answer: d)
4. What is the gauge most widely used by the Indian Railways?
a) Narrow Gauge
b) Broad Gauge
c) Meter Gauge
d) Dual Gauge
Answer: b)
5. What is the name of India's first bullet train project?
a) Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor
b) Tejas Express
c) Shatabdi Express
d) Vande Bharat Express
Answer: a)
6. Who is known as the "Father of Indian Railways"?
a) Lord Curzon
b) Lord Macaulay
c) Lord Dalhousie
d) Lord George Frederick Prendergast
Answer: c)
7. What is the Indian luxury train that travels through Rajasthan known as?
a) Deccan Odyssey
b) Maharaja's Express
c) Palace on Wheels
d) Golden Chariot
Answer: b)
8. Which city is the headquarters of the Indian Railways?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: c)
9. Which Indian city's suburban railway network is the busiest?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Answer: a)
10. What is the safety system developed by the Indian Railways to prevent train collisions?
a) Shakti
b) Yoddha
c) Shaktiman
d) Kavach
Answer: d)
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