50 GK Questions on Indian Railways and Transport – Quiz with Answers

50 GK Questions on Indian Railways and Transport – Quiz with Answers

Indian Railways is one of the world's largest railway networks, a complex system that connects the diverse corners of the country and plays a pivotal role in its economic and social fabric. Beyond railways, India's transport sector encompasses a vast network of roadways, waterways, and airways, all essential for trade, tourism, and daily commute. This quiz explores various facets of Indian Railways and the broader transport system, including historical facts, significant routes, major developments, and key statistics. Test your general knowledge on the lifelines of India's connectivity!

50 GK Questions on Indian Railways and Transport

1. When was the first passenger train run in India?

  • A. 1853
  • B. 1857
  • C. 1860
  • D. 1865

2. The first train in India ran between which two stations?

  • A. Delhi to Agra
  • B. Mumbai to Thane
  • C. Kolkata to Howrah
  • D. Chennai to Arcot

3. What is the track gauge used for broad gauge lines in Indian Railways?

  • A. 1.000 meter
  • B. 0.762 meter
  • C. 1.676 meter
  • D. 1.435 meter

4. Which is the longest railway platform in India?

5. How many railway zones are there in India?

  • A. 16
  • B. 18
  • C. 17
  • D. 19

6. Which of the following is the headquarters of the South Central Railway Zone?

7. The 'Vivek Express' runs from Dibrugarh to which city, making it the longest train route in India?

8. What is the name of the new high-speed rail corridor being developed in India?

  • A. Gatimaan Express
  • B. Tejas Express
  • C. Vande Bharat Express
  • D. Bullet Train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail)

Indian Railways General Knowledge Quiz with Answers

9. Which is the oldest operating locomotive in the world, still in use for heritage runs in India?

  • A. Deccan Queen
  • B. Fairy Queen
  • C. Kalka Mail
  • D. Grand Trunk Express

10. Where is the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) located?

  • A. Chennai
  • B. Kapurthala
  • C. Rae Bareli
  • D. Perambur

11. The 'Konkan Railway' connects which two states?

  • A. Maharashtra and Karnataka
  • B. Karnataka and Kerala
  • C. Maharashtra and Kerala
  • D. Goa and Karnataka

12. Which metro rail system was the first to be operational in India?

  • A. Delhi Metro
  • B. Mumbai Metro
  • C. Bengaluru Metro
  • D. Kolkata Metro

13. What is the color of the standard Indian Railway coaches (before newer liveries)?

  • A. Blue
  • B. Red
  • C. Green
  • D. Yellow

14. The 'Darjeeling Himalayan Railway' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also known as what?

  • A. Toy Train
  • B. Hill Train
  • C. Mountain Train
  • D. Steam Train

15. Which committee recommended the separation of railway finances from general government finances in India?

  • A. Rakesh Mohan Committee
  • B. Bibek Debroy Committee
  • C. Acworth Committee
  • D. Kakodkar Committee

16. Which Indian city has the most railway stations?

  • A. Delhi
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Kolkata
  • D. Chennai

Quiz on Indian Transport System for Competitive Exams

17. Which city is home to the headquarters of the Central Railway Zone?

  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Jabalpur
  • C. Kolkata
  • D. Secunderabad

18. What is the name of India's first indigenous semi-high speed train?

  • A. Gatimaan Express
  • B. Tejas Express
  • C. Vande Bharat Express
  • D. Humsafar Express

19. Which is the deepest metro station in India?

  • A. Chawri Bazar (Delhi Metro)
  • B. Howrah Metro Station (Kolkata Metro)
  • C. MG Road (Bengaluru Metro)
  • D. Civil Lines (Lucknow Metro)

20. What is the highest point on the Indian Railways network?

  • A. Ghum Station (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway)
  • B. Kalka Station
  • C. Ooty Station
  • D. Shimla Station

21. The 'Golden Quadrilateral' is a network of which type of transport?

  • A. Railways
  • B. Airways
  • C. Roads (Highways)
  • D. Waterways

22. Which Indian state has the highest road density?

  • A. Uttar Pradesh
  • B. Maharashtra
  • C. Gujarat
  • D. Kerala

23. The 'Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)' was established in which year?

  • A. 1985
  • B. 1986
  • C. 1987
  • D. 1990

24. Which is the busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic?

Multiple Choice Questions on Railways and Transport in India

25. The 'Patalpani-Kalakund Heritage Train' operates in which state?

  • A. Maharashtra
  • B. Gujarat
  • C. Madhya Pradesh
  • D. Rajasthan

26. What is the approximate length of the Indian Railways network?

  • A. Over 68,000 km
  • B. Over 50,000 km
  • C. Over 80,000 km
  • D. Over 1,00,000 km

27. Which of the following is an electric locomotive manufacturing unit in India?

28. The 'Samjhauta Express' runs between India and which country?

  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. Nepal
  • C. Bhutan
  • D. Pakistan

29. What is the name of the organization that manages the railway finances in India?

  • A. Railway Board
  • B. Ministry of Finance
  • C. NITI Aayog
  • D. Public Accounts Committee

30. The 'National Highway 44' connects which two major cities?

  • A. Delhi to Mumbai
  • B. Kolkata to Chennai
  • C. Srinagar to Kanyakumari
  • D. Varanasi to Kanyakumari

31. Which port is known as the 'Gateway of India' for trade?

  • A. Kolkata Port
  • B. Mumbai Port
  • C. Chennai Port
  • D. Kandla Port

32. The 'UDAN scheme' is related to which mode of transport?

  • A. Aviation (Regional Connectivity Scheme)
  • B. Railways
  • C. Roadways
  • D. Waterways

General Knowledge on Indian Railways: Trains and Routes

33. Which is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India?

  • A. Bogibeel Bridge
  • B. Bogibeel Bridge (on Brahmaputra River)
  • C. Mahatma Gandhi Setu
  • D. Pamban Bridge

34. The 'Palace on Wheels' is a luxury tourist train operating in which state?

  • A. Uttar Pradesh
  • B. Gujarat
  • C. Rajasthan
  • D. Madhya Pradesh

35. What is the new name of the 'Kalka Mail' train?

  • A. Netaji Express
  • B. Vande Bharat Express
  • C. Tejas Express
  • D. Duronto Express

36. Which city is the headquarters of the Indian Railways?

  • A. Kolkata
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Chennai
  • D. New Delhi

37. The 'Konkan Railway' passes through how many states?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

38. What is the full form of 'IRCTC'?

  • A. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
  • B. Indian Rail Connectivity and Tourism Corporation
  • C. Indian Railway Commuting and Ticketing Corporation
  • D. Indian Rail Corporation for Travel and Catering

39. Which of the following is not a metro city with an operational metro rail system in India?

  • A. Delhi
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Ahmedabad
  • D. Chennai

40. The 'Chennai Central' railway station has been renamed after which personality?

  • A. C. Rajagopalachari
  • B. M.G. Ramachandran
  • C. Dr. M. Karunanidhi
  • D. J. Jayalalithaa

Transport and Railway GK Quiz for Students and Aspirants

41. Which railway line is known for its spectacular bridges and tunnels, often called 'engineering marvels'?

  • A. Konkan Railway
  • B. Northern Railway
  • C. Southern Railway
  • D. Eastern Railway

42. The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' is a government program related to the development of which infrastructure?

  • A. Railways
  • B. Waterways
  • C. Roadways
  • D. Airports

43. Which is the longest road tunnel in India?

  • A. Zojila Tunnel
  • B. Atal Tunnel (Rohtang)
  • C. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel)
  • D. Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel

44. The 'Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor' connects which two places?

  • A. Ludhiana to Dankuni
  • B. Dadri to Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • C. Delhi to Mumbai
  • D. Kolkata to Chennai

45. What is the maximum speed of the Vande Bharat Express?

  • A. 130 km/h
  • B. 150 km/h
  • C. 180 km/h (designed for 160 km/h operational)
  • D. 200 km/h

46. Which of the following is a major port on the east coast of India?

  • A. Kandla
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Kochi
  • D. Visakhapatnam

47. The 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' focuses on the development of which type of roads?

  • A. National Highways
  • B. Rural Roads
  • C. State Highways
  • D. Urban Roads

48. Which organization manages the air traffic control in India?

  • A. Airports Authority of India (AAI)
  • B. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
  • C. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
  • D. Indian Air Force

49. The 'Indian Railway Museum' is located in which city?

  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Kolkata
  • C. New Delhi
  • D. Chennai

50. What is the name of India's longest road bridge over water?

  • A. Mahatma Gandhi Setu
  • B. Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu)
  • C. Bandra-Worli Sea Link
  • D. Godavari Arch Bridge
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