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45 Indian Railways (Static GK) questions asked in recent SSC and Railway exams, newest first, with exam, date & shift, answers and solutions.

📚 45 questionsSSC 17 · Railway 28
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 20 August 2026 Shift 1 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q1. Between January and April 2026, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued and protected vulnerable children under which nationwide initiative?

  1. (a) Mission Vatsalya
  2. (b) Operation Muskaan
  3. (c) Operation Nanhe Farishte
  4. (d) Operation Smile
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Operation Nanhe Farishte

Correct Answer:
Correct Answer: Option 3 – Operation Nanhe Farishte
Explanation:
Between January and April 2026, the RPF continued rescuing vulnerable/trafficked children under"Operation Nanhe Farishte", confirmed by multiple zonal railway press reports (Central Railway, South Central Railway) during this period.
Important Facts:
• Operation Nanhe Farishte is RPF's nationwide child rescue and rehabilitation initiative.
• It works alongside Childline and GRP to reunite rescued children with families.
• RPF has rescued tens of thousands of children under this initiative since its inception.
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 20 August 2026 Shift 1 · Railway Board and administration

Q2. In January 2026, which RPF officer was conferred the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, the highest service honour of Indian Railways, for her outstanding work in rescuing children from child labour and trafficking?

  1. (a) Chandana Sinha
  2. (b) Madhuri Kumari
  3. (c) Neelam Verma
  4. (d) Anita Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chandana Sinha

Correct Answer:
Correct Answer: Option 1 – Chandana Sinha
Explanation:
RPF InspectorChandana Sinhawas conferred the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (70th edition, 2025) in January 2026 for rescuing over 1,000 children from trafficking and child labour, confirmed by The Better India and Indian Masterminds reports.
Important Facts:
• The award is Indian Railways' highest service honour.
• Chandana Sinha reportedly rescued over 1,500 trafficked/missing children.
• Her work was under the Operation Nanhe Farishte initiative.
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 14 August 2026 Shift 3 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q3. On 17 November 2025, a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and which of the following in New Delhi?

  1. (a) Defence Public Sector Undertakings
  2. (b) Defence Intelligence Agency
  3. (c) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
  4. (d) Integrated Defence Staff
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Answer: Option 3 – DRDO.
• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya signed the MoU withDRDO(17 Nov 2025).
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 13 August 2026 Shift 1 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q4. In May 2026, the Railway Protection Force highlighted its humanitarian initiative aimed at assisting pregnant women who unexpectedly go into labour during train journeys. Under which operation is this assistance provided?

  1. (a) Operation Jeevan Raksha
  2. (b) Operation Suraksha
  3. (c) Operation Nanhe Faristey
  4. (d) Operation Matrishakti
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Operation Matrishakti

Answer: Option 4 – Operation Matrishakti.
• The RPF assists women who go into labour on trains underOperation Matrishakti.
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 4 August 2026 Shift 1 · Railway zones and headquarters

Q5. South Coast Railway (SCoR), which became operational from June 1, 2026, is India's ____________________.

  1. (a) 14th railway zone
  2. (b) 18th railway zone
  3. (c) 20th railway zone
  4. (d) 16th railway zone
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 18th railway zone

Answer: Option 2 — 18th railway zone
The South Coast Railway (SCoR), Visakhapatnam, is India's18th railway zone→ Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 4 August 2026 Shift 2 · Railway Board and administration

Q6. In which city did Indian Railways inaugurate the CHIRAG Centre in May 2026 to modernise HR governance through AI?

  1. (a) Kanpur
  2. (b) Bhopal
  3. (c) Kolkata
  4. (d) Hyderabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Hyderabad

Answer: Option 4 — Hyderabad
Indian Railways inaugurated the CHIRAG Centre for AI-driven HR governance atHyderabad(May 2026) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 1 · Railway zones and headquarters

Q7. Where is the headquarters of the South Western Railway Zone located?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Jabalpur
  3. (c) Jaipur
  4. (d) Hubballi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Hubballi

Topic: Indian Railways - Zonal Headquarters
South Western Railway (SWR)is one of the 18 railway zones in India.
Headquarters:Hubballi (Hubli), Karnataka
Formed:1 April 2003
Covers: Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option 4 → Hubballi
SSC GD 2026 – 18 May 2026 Shift 1 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q8. In 2025, Indian Railways successfully tested the country's first hydrogen-powered coach in _____.

  1. (a) Chennai
  2. (b) Raebareli
  3. (c) Kapurthala
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chennai

Correct Answer: Chennai — Option (a)
In 2025, Indian Railways successfully conducted the trial run of the country's first hydrogen-powered coach (train) in Chennai. This was a significant milestone in India's efforts to decarbonise the railway sector and transition to clean energy. The hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapour as a byproduct — making it a zero-emission propulsion technology. Indian Railways, being one of the world's largest rail networks and a major consumer of diesel fuel, is exploring hydrogen and electric propulsion as part of its target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Option (b) Raebareli — Incorrect: Raebareli (in Uttar Pradesh) has a Railway Coach Factory (Modern Coach Factory), but the first hydrogen-powered coach trial was conducted in Chennai.
Option (c) Kapurthala — Incorrect: Kapurthala (Punjab) has the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), a major coach manufacturing facility, but the hydrogen-powered coach trial was in Chennai.
Option (d) Kolkata — Incorrect: The first hydrogen-powered coach trial run by Indian Railways was conducted in Chennai, not Kolkata.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 7 May 2026 Shift 3 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q9. Which central initiative by Indian Railways has rescued over 260 missing or trafficked children between January 2024 and April 2025?

  1. (a) Mission Vatsalya Rail Drive
  2. (b) Operation Nanhe Farishte
  3. (c) Childline Express
  4. (d) Operation Shakti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Operation Nanhe Farishte

Topic: Indian Railways Child Rescue Initiative
Operation Nanhe Farishteis a central initiative by Indian Railways
specifically designed to rescue missing and trafficked children.
Key Facts:
• Launched to protect vulnerable children at railway stations
• Successfully rescued over 260 children (Jan 2024 - Apr 2025)
• Focuses on identifying and rescuing trafficked/missing children
Answer: Option 2 → Operation Nanhe Farishte
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 March 2026 Shift 1 · Railway stations and records

Q10. What was the route length of Indian Railways in 2019-2020?

  1. (a) 67,415 km
  2. (b) 66,935 km
  3. (c) 66,918 km
  4. (d) 67,956 km
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 67,956 km

Key fact 1: Indian Railways operates one of the world's
largest railway networks across the country.
Key fact 2: The total route length in 2019-2020 was
67,956 km, covering Broad Gauge, Meter Gauge, and
Narrow Gauge tracks.
Key fact 3: This network connects major cities and
remote areas, serving millions of passengers daily.
Answer: Option 4 → 67,956 km
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 9 March 2026 Shift 1 · History of Indian Railways

Q11. The inaugural railway line in the Indian subcontinent was opened in 1853 between between which two locations?

  1. (a) Patna and Gaya
  2. (b) Jaipur and Ajmer
  3. (c) Surat and Bharuch
  4. (d) Bombay and Thane
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bombay and Thane

The first railway line in the Indian subcontinent was opened in 1853.
It connected Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane.
This marked the beginning of the railway era in India.
The initial railway journey covered a distance of about 34 kilometres.
Hence, the correct answer is Bombay and Thane.
SSC MTS 2025 – 20 February 2026 Shift 2 · History of Indian Railways

Q12. Railway lines in India were laid starting from _____.

  1. (a) 1600
  2. (b) 1757
  3. (c) 1853
  4. (d) 1935
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1853

Correct Answer: 1853 (Option 3)
The first railway line in India was laid and the first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, from Bombay (Bori Bunder) to Thane — a distance of about 34 km. It was operated by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) using three steam locomotives. This marked the beginning of the railway era in India.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 – 1600 was around when the British East India Company was formed; railways did not exist then.
Option 2 – 1757 was the year of the Battle of Plassey; no railways existed in India then.
Option 4 – 1935 is after railways were already well-established across India.
SSC MTS 2025 – 18 February 2026 Shift 3 · Railway stations and records

Q13. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is located in which of the following city?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Kolkata
  3. (c) Delhi
  4. (d) Ahmadabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Mumbai

The correct answer is option 1.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT), is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888 in the Victorian Gothic Revival style mixed with traditional Indian architecture.
Option 2 is incorrect: Kolkata's major railway terminal is Howrah Station.
Option 3 is incorrect: Delhi's major railway stations are New Delhi Railway Station and Old Delhi Railway Station.
Option 4 is incorrect: Ahmedabad's major railway station is Ahmedabad Junction.
SSC MTS 2025 – 11 February 2026 Shift 1 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q14. In India, Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project was conceived in _____.

  1. (a) 2001
  2. (b) 2007
  3. (c) 2009
  4. (d) 2005
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2005

The correct answer is 2005 (Option 4). The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project in India was conceived in 2005, with the aim of building high-capacity railway freight corridors. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) was incorporated in 2006. The project involves the Western DFC and Eastern DFC. Options 1 (2001), 2 (2007), and 3 (2009) are incorrect years.
SSC MTS 2025 – 9 February 2026 Shift 3 · History of Indian Railways

Q15. The Nizam State Railway was taken over by the centre in which of the following years?

  1. (a) 1952
  2. (b) 1950
  3. (c) 1956
  4. (d) 1954
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1950

Correct Answer: 2 – 1950.
After the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union in 1948, the Nizam's State Railway (also known as the Hyderabad State Railway) was taken over by the Central Government in 1950 and merged into the national railway network (South Central Railway zone).
Options 1 (1952), 3 (1956), and 4 (1954) are incorrect.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 24 December 2025 Shift 1 · Railway stations and records

Q16. What is the primary operational objective of the One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme, in conjunction with promoting local GI and artisanal products, beyond commercial viability?

  1. (a) Converting all small and medium-sized railway stations into large retail shopping malls
  2. (b) Mandating FSSAI certification for all food items sold at railway stalls
  3. (c) Establishing duty-free trade zones for imported goods at all major stations
  4. (d) Providing livelihood opportunities and welfare for local artisans and marginalized communities
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Providing livelihood opportunities and welfare for local artisans and marginalized communities

The correct answer is Providing livelihood opportunities and welfare for local artisans and marginalized communities (Option 4).
The One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme, launched by Indian Railways, primarily aims to provide livelihood opportunities to local artisans, weavers, potters, and marginalized communities by giving them a dedicated platform at railway stations to sell their locally produced GI-tagged, artisanal, and indigenous products, thereby supporting rural and tribal economies.
Option 1 - Converting to shopping malls: OSOP does not aim to turn stations into large retail malls; it is a focused initiative for local artisan products, not commercial retail.
Option 2 - Mandating FSSAI certification: FSSAI certification requirements for food safety are separate regulations and are not the primary objective of the OSOP scheme.
Option 3 - Duty-free trade zones: Duty-free zones for imported goods are not part of OSOP's objectives; the scheme specifically promotes domestically produced artisanal goods.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · History of Indian Railways

Q17. The main purpose of the introduction of the railway network in India by the British was to:

  1. (a) Facilitate the movement of Indian pilgrims across the country.
  2. (b) Promote tourism and cultural exchange among different regions of India.
  3. (c) Enhance the efficient transportation of raw materials and finished goods for British economic interests and to facilitate troop movement.
  4. (d) Connect remote rural areas to urban centers for the benefit of local trade.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Enhance the efficient transportation of raw materials and finished goods for British economic interests and to facilitate troop movement.

Correct Answer: Enhance the efficient transportation of raw materials and finished goods for British economic interests and to facilitate troop movement.
The British introduced railways in India (1853) primarily for colonial economic exploitation — to transport raw materials (cotton, jute, coal) from the hinterland to ports for export, and to bring British manufactured goods into Indian markets. Railways also helped the British rapidly deploy troops to quell uprisings (e.g., 1857 rebellion).
Option 1 (Pilgrim movement): Incorrect. Pilgrims were not the British priority.
Option 2 (Tourism and culture): Incorrect. Not a British colonial objective.
Option 4 (Rural-urban trade): Incorrect. Local trade benefited incidentally, not as a primary goal.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 30 November 2025 Shift 2 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q18. The Konkan Railway connects _____.

  1. (a) Roha and Mangalore
  2. (b) Kolkata and Cuttack
  3. (c) Cuttack and Hyderabad
  4. (d) Kochi and Chennai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Roha and Mangalore

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Roha and Mangalore
The Konkan Railway connects Roha (in Maharashtra) to Mangalore (in Karnataka), covering a distance of about 741 km. It passes through Goa and parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka, traversing the scenic Konkan coastline. It was inaugurated in 1998 and is known for its engineering marvels — tunnels, bridges, and coastal terrain.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Kolkata and Cuttack): This is incorrect; Konkan Railway runs along the western coast of India.
Option 3 (Cuttack and Hyderabad): Incorrect; these cities are on the eastern side and are not connected by Konkan Railway.
Option 4 (Kochi and Chennai): Incorrect; these cities are in South India but not connected by Konkan Railway. The candidate incorrectly selected this.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 28 November 2025 Shift 1 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q19. Which IIT launched India's First hyper loop test track in March 2025?

  1. (a) IIT Bombay
  2. (b) IIT Madras
  3. (c) IIT Kanpur
  4. (d) IIT Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) IIT Madras

IIT Madras launched India's first Hyperloop test track in March 2025. The Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system that uses magnetic levitation pods travelling through low-pressure tubes. IIT Madras has been at the forefront of advanced transportation technology research in India.
IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi did not launch a hyperloop test track. Hence, IIT Madras is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 22 November 2025 Shift 1 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q20. In January 2025, which country has developed the World's Most powerful hydrogen train engine?

  1. (a) India
  2. (b) Germany
  3. (c) Japan
  4. (d) France
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) India

Correct Answer: India (Option 1)
In January 2025, India (through RDSO - Research Designs and Standards Organisation and Indian Railways) developed the world's most powerful hydrogen train engine. This was a significant achievement for India's clean energy goals and railway modernization program, making it a global leader in hydrogen-powered rail technology.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - Germany: Germany was the first country to commercially operate hydrogen trains (Alstom Coradia iLint , 2022) but did not develop the most powerful hydrogen engine in January 2025.
Option 3 - Japan: Japan has been working on hydrogen trains but did not claim this milestone in January 2025.
Option 4 - France: France has been developing hydrogen trains but did not achieve this milestone.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 2 · Important trains (Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, heritage trains)

Q21. India's first Vista dome jungle safari train was launched in which state in May 2025?

  1. (a) Meghalaya
  2. (b) Sikkim
  3. (c) Uttar Pradesh
  4. (d) Tripura
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh (Option 3)
India's first Vista Dome jungle safari train was launched in Uttar Pradesh in May 2025. The train operates through the Dudhwa National Park ( Dudhwa Tiger Reserve) in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh. The Vista Dome coach offers a panoramic 360-degree view through glass-domed roofs and large windows, allowing passengers to experience wildlife and nature while travelling.
Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Tripura did not launch this service in May 2025.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 3 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q22. The first high speed rail corridor is being implemented from Mumbai to Ahmedabad with technical and financial assistance from which country?

  1. (a) USA
  2. (b) China
  3. (c) France
  4. (d) Japan
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Japan

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, also called the bullet train project, is being implemented with technical and financial assistance from Japan. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing a loan of approximately ₹88,000 crore. The project uses Japan's Shinkansen (E5 series) technology. Option 1 (USA) is incorrect — no such involvement. Option 2 (China) is incorrect — India has not sought China's help for this. Option 3 (France) is incorrect — France is not involved in MAHSR.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q23. Which railway zone became India's first to switch to compostable bioplastic on trains in August 2025?

  1. (a) Northern Railway
  2. (b) Southern Railway
  3. (c) Western Railway
  4. (d) Northeast Frontier Railway
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Northeast Frontier Railway

In August 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) became India's first railway zone to switch to compostable bioplastic materials (replacing conventional plastic utensils/packaging) on trains. This was part of an environment-friendly initiative. Northern, Southern, and Western Railways had not achieved this milestone first.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q24. Which railway zone became India's first to switch to compostable bioplastic on trains in August 2025?

  1. (a) Northern Railway
  2. (b) Southern Railway
  3. (c) Western Railway
  4. (d) Northeast Frontier Railway
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Northeast Frontier Railway

Correct Answer: Northeast Frontier Railway
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) became India's first railway zone to introduce compostable bioplastic items on trains in August 2025, replacing single-use plastic. This initiative was part of India's green mission to reduce plastic waste on the Indian Railways network.
Why other options are wrong:
- Northern Railway: Not the first to adopt compostable bioplastic.
- Southern Railway: Not associated with this specific initiative.
- Western Railway: Not the first zone for compostable bioplastic on trains.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 3 · Railway Board and administration

Q25. Who is the chairperson of the Railway Board of Indian Railways as of September 2024?

  1. (a) Satish Kumar
  2. (b) Ravneet Kaur
  3. (c) Vasudha Gupta
  4. (d) Jaya Varma Sinha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Satish Kumar

Satish Kumar took charge as Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board in September 2024.
Jaya Varma Sinha was the previous Chairperson.
Ravneet Kaur is the Chairperson of CCI.
Vasudha Gupta has held senior roles in AIR/Doordarshan.
Hence, Satish Kumar is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 1 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q26. How is Indian Railways cutting carbon emissions?

  1. (a) Return to coal
  2. (b) Shift to road freight
  3. (c) Electrify broad gauge & use renewables
  4. (d) End passenger services
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Electrify broad gauge & use renewables

Indian Railways is pursuing 100 % electrification of broad-gauge routes and large-scale adoption of solar/wind power to become net-zero by 2030.
Returning to coal or shifting freight to road would increase emissions; ending passenger services is unrelated.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 1 · Railway stations and records

Q27. How many Amrit Stations were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 May 2025?

  1. (a) 100
  2. (b) 108
  3. (c) 103
  4. (d) 110
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 103

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · History of Indian Railways

Q28. Which of the following transportation systems was primarily developed in India to serve colonial economic interests?

  1. (a) Metro rail
  2. (b) Inland waterways
  3. (c) Airways
  4. (d) Railways
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Railways

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Railway Board and administration

Q29. Who was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board as on 1ˢᵗ May 2025?

  1. (a) Satish Kumar
  2. (b) Braj Mohan Agrawal
  3. (c) Hitendra Malhotra
  4. (d) Naveen Gulati
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Satish Kumar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 1 · Railway Board and administration

Q30. Who introduced the Railways (Amendment) Bill that was passed in the Rajya Sabha in March 2025?

  1. (a) Sarbananda Sonowal
  2. (b) Hardeep Singh Puri
  3. (c) Kiren Rijiju
  4. (d) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ashwini Vaishnaw

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 3 · Important trains (Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, heritage trains)

Q31. Where was India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train unveiled in September 2024?

  1. (a) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
  2. (b) ICF, Chennai
  3. (c) BEML Complex, Bengaluru
  4. (d) Metro Rail Depot, Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) BEML Complex, Bengaluru

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 3 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q32. Which railway safety system did India begin implementing nationwide, covering 3,500 km in 2025 at a cost of ₹1,700 crore?

  1. (a) GPS‑based Tracking System
  2. (b) Nationwide Railway Safety System
  3. (c) Kavach Automatic Train Protection
  4. (d) Namo Bharat Signalling System
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kavach Automatic Train Protection

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 1 · Railway stations and records

Q33. In May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 103 redeveloped railway stations under which of the following schemes?

  1. (a) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
  2. (b) Bharat Mala Scheme
  3. (c) Udan Scheme
  4. (d) Smart Rail Mission
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 2 · History of Indian Railways

Q34. The vast network of railways that helped people meet their family and relatives was pioneered during the latter half of which of the following centuries in India?

  1. (a) 18ᵗʰ
  2. (b) 17ᵗʰ
  3. (c) 19ᵗʰ
  4. (d) 20ᵗʰ
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 19ᵗʰ

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · History of Indian Railways

Q35. Which public sector organisation is the largest provider of surface transport services in India?

  1. (a) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
  2. (b) Indian Railways
  3. (c) State Transport Corporation
  4. (d) Shipping Corporation of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Indian Railways

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · Railway stations and records

Q36. Which river in Jammu and Kashmir has the world’s highest railway bridge built over it?

  1. (a) Chenab
  2. (b) Beas
  3. (c) Ravi
  4. (d) Jhelum
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chenab

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 1 · Railway stations and records

Q37. As of March 14, 2024, which of the following is the world's highest railway bridge?

  1. (a) Nehru Setu Bridge
  2. (b) Jubilee Bridge
  3. (c) Vikramshila Setu
  4. (d) Chenab Bridge
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Chenab Bridge

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 7 August 2025 Shift 2 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q38. In which of the following cities' suburban trains was Kavach 5.0 launched in April 2025 to enable more trains to run safely and efficiently?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Chennai
  4. (d) Lucknow
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mumbai

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 7 August 2025 Shift 3 · Railway zones and headquarters

Q39. Where is the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone located?

  1. (a) Hajipur
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Jaipur
  4. (d) Hubli
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jaipur

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 1 August 2025 Shift 3 · History of Indian Railways

Q40. The introduction of which one of the following sectors in 1853 significantly altered the fortunes of towns, causing economic activities to shift away from traditional locations?

  1. (a) Railways
  2. (b) Cotton production
  3. (c) Silk route
  4. (d) Develop commerce
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Railways

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Railways
The introduction of railways in 1853 (first passenger train ran from Bombay to Thane on April 16, 1853) dramatically transformed India's economic geography. Railway junctions grew into prosperous commercial centres , while many traditional trade towns that were bypassed by the railway network declined economically.
Option 2 (Cotton production): Cotton textile manufacturing existed before 1853 and was not 'introduced' in 1853 as a new sector.
Option 3 (Silk route): An ancient overland trade route; not introduced in 1853.
Option 4 (Develop commerce): Not a specific sector introduced in 1853.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 1 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q41. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under which of the following Acts?

  1. (a) Infrastructure Development Act, 2002
  2. (b) Companies Act, 1956
  3. (c) Indian Railways Act, 1989
  4. (d) Companies Act, 2013
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Companies Act, 1956

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 3 · Railway organisations and PSUs (IRCTC, RVNL, RailTel, CRIS, RDSO)

Q42. Who among the following has been appointed as the CEO of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) in October 2024?

  1. (a) Manoj Kumar Dubey
  2. (b) Ajit Kumar Saxena
  3. (c) Paramesh Sivamani
  4. (d) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Manoj Kumar Dubey

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 3 · Railway projects and technology (Kavach, DFC, high-speed rail)

Q43. What is the length of the hyperloop test track launched by IIT Madras in 2025?

  1. (a) 10 km
  2. (b) 100 m
  3. (c) 422 m
  4. (d) 1 km
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 422 m

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 2 · Railway Board and administration

Q44. What is the primary objective of the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024?

  1. (a) To privatise the Indian Railways
  2. (b) To merge the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989
  3. (c) To introduce high-speed bullet trains across India
  4. (d) To establish a new ministry for railway operations
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To merge the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 3 · Railway Board and administration

Q45. What is the capital expenditure (CAPEX) allocated for Indian Railways in the financial year 2024-25?

  1. (a) ₹1.76 lakh crore
  2. (b) ₹3.00 lakh crore
  3. (c) ₹2.62 lakh crore
  4. (d) ₹2.20 lakh crore
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) ₹2.62 lakh crore

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