Divisions — Set 3
Indian Railways · मंडल · Questions 21–30 of 40
Which of the following divisions is NOT part of the Western Zone?
Correct Answer: D. Pune
Pune is a division under the Central Zone, while Mumbai Central, Vadodara, and Rajkot belong to the Western Zone. This distinction is often confusing as both zones are based in Mumbai. The Western Zone primarily handles the route towards Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The division of Moradabad falls under which geographical Zone?
Correct Answer: D. Northern
Moradabad is one of the five divisions of the Northern Zone, the largest zone by route kilometers. It serves as a major gateway for the hill regions of Uttarakhand. The Northern Zone is headquartered at Baroda House in New Delhi.
Which division is the headquarters of the North Central Zone?
Correct Answer: C. Prayagraj
Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is the headquarters of the North Central Zone. This zone was formed to reduce the administrative load on the Northern and Eastern zones. It manages the critical main line between Delhi and Howrah.
The Firozpur division, which handles rail traffic in Punjab and Jammu, is part of?
Correct Answer: A. Northern Zone
Firozpur is a strategic division under the Northern Zone. It handles sensitive cross-border traffic and the lifeline route to the Kashmir valley. It is geographically the largest division of the Northern Zone.
How are divisional boundaries generally determined within the network?
Correct Answer: D. By operational convenience
Divisional boundaries are set based on operational requirements and technical feasibility rather than state or political boundaries. A single division can span multiple states depending on the rail layout. This ensures that train movement is managed as a continuous logistical flow.
Which city serves as the headquarters for the East Central Zone?
Correct Answer: D. Hajipur
Hajipur is the headquarters of the East Central Zone, which includes the heavily industrial Dhanbad division. This zone handles a significant portion of India's coal loading. It was carved out of the Eastern and North Eastern zones.
Which division is known for managing the famous world heritage Kalka-Shimla mountain rail?
Correct Answer: B. Ambala
The Ambala division of the Northern Zone manages the Kalka-Shimla heritage line. This narrow-gauge railway is a marvel of engineering from the colonial era. Ambala is a vital junction connecting Delhi with Punjab and Himachal.
The Raipur and Nagpur divisions are part of which specific Zone?
Correct Answer: B. South East Central
These divisions are under the South East Central Zone based in Bilaspur. Nagpur, uniquely, has two divisional offices belonging to two different zones: Central and South East Central. This is a rare instance of shared jurisdiction in a single city.
Which of the following is a division of the North Western Zone?
Correct Answer: B. Bikaner
Bikaner is one of the four divisions under the North Western Zone. It manages the vast rail network in the western desert regions of India. The division is known for its extreme weather conditions and vast sand-covered tracks.
The division of Sambalpur belongs to which of the following coastal Zones?
Correct Answer: A. East Coast
Sambalpur is part of the East Coast Zone, which has its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. It manages the important mineral-rich belt of Odisha. This zone is crucial for the export of minerals through Paradip port.