Production Units — Set 4
Indian Railways · उत्पादन इकाइयां · Questions 31–40 of 50
Where is the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) located?
Correct Answer: B. Perambur
The Integral Coach Factory is situated in Perambur, a suburb of Chennai. It was inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. It is the premier production unit for passenger coaches in India.
In which city is the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) situated?
Correct Answer: A. Chittaranjan
CLW is located in the planned industrial township of Chittaranjan in West Bengal. It is named after the famous freedom fighter Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. It began production on the day India became a Republic in 1950.
Which production unit is situated in Kapurthala, Punjab?
Correct Answer: A. Rail Coach Factory
The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is located in Kapurthala. It has produced more than 30,000 coaches of various types since its inception. It is a major contributor to the rolling stock of Indian Railways.
The Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) is located in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Varanasi
Banaras Locomotive Works is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly known as Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW). It is a major hub for manufacturing powerful electric locomotives today.
Which production unit is famous for manufacturing the wheels and axles for Indian Railways?
Correct Answer: B. Rail Wheel Factory
The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) at Bengaluru is the dedicated unit for wheels and axles. It has achieved self-sufficiency in the production of these critical components. It also exports these parts to several countries.
Where is the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) of the Indian Railways situated?
Correct Answer: A. Raebareli
The Modern Coach Factory is located at Lalganj in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. It is the third coach manufacturing unit of the Indian Railways. It is equipped with highly automated production lines.
In which state is the Rail Wheel Plant (RWP) located at Bela?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
The Rail Wheel Plant at Bela is located in the Saran district of Bihar. It was established to meet the increasing demand for railway wheels. It is an important industrial unit in North India.
Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
Patiala Locomotive Works is situated in the city of Patiala, Punjab. It was formerly known as Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW). It plays a vital role in the modernization of the railway fleet.
Which production unit is considered the oldest in independent India?
Correct Answer: B. CLW Chittaranjan
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) was the first production unit, established in 1950. It started with steam locomotives before moving to diesel and then electric. It is a symbol of India's early industrial growth.
The Wheel and Axle Plant of Indian Railways is located at which place?
Correct Answer: A. Bengaluru
The Wheel and Axle Plant, now known as Rail Wheel Factory, is located in Bengaluru. It was set up in 1984 to produce wheels for various rolling stock. It is an ISO-certified production unit.