PSUs & Subsidiaries — Set 4
Indian Railways · PSU और सहायक कंपनियां · Questions 31–40 of 50
In which year did the Indian Railways celebrate its 150th year of operations?
Correct Answer: B. 2002
The first passenger train in India ran in 1853, making 2002 the 150th anniversary year. Indian Railways celebrated this milestone by launching the mascot 'Bholu' the elephant. Several special trains and commemorative coins were also released.
What is the name of the official mascot of the Indian Railways?
Correct Answer: A. Bholu
Bholu is an elephant dressed as a railway guard holding a green lantern. It was designed by the National Institute of Design (NID) for the 150th-anniversary celebrations. The mascot symbolizes a friendly, ethical, and dependable railway servant.
Who was the first Railway Minister of independent India?
Correct Answer: A. John Mathai
Dr. John Mathai served as the first Railway Minister in the post-independence cabinet. He was a distinguished economist and academician. He played a key role in the early organizational structure of the nationalized railways.
In which city is the 'National Rail Museum' of India located?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The National Rail Museum is situated in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. it features a unique collection of over 100 real-size exhibits of Indian Railways' heritage. Notable exhibits include the Fairy Queen locomotive and various royal saloons.
Which Indian city had the first metro rail system in the country?
Correct Answer: C. Kolkata
The Kolkata Metro began operations in 1984, making it India's first rapid transit system. It was initially planned during the 1970s to solve the city's traffic problems. For a long time, it was the only metro system in India.
The first train in India ran between which two stations in 1853?
Correct Answer: B. Bombay and Thane
The first commercial passenger train travelled 34 km from Boribunder (Bombay) to Thane. It was hauled by three locomotives named Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan. This historic journey took place on 16th April 1853.
Which is the longest railway tunnel in India, located on the Banihal-Quazigund section?
Correct Answer: A. Pir Panjal Tunnel
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel is approximately 11.2 km long. It is part of the Jammu-Baramulla line and passes through the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is currently the longest functional rail tunnel in the country.
What is the name of India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train launched in 2019?
Correct Answer: B. Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express, originally known as Train 18, was manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. It can reach speeds of 160 km/h and features world-class amenities. The first route was between New Delhi and Varanasi.
Which station has the world's longest railway platform as of recent records?
Correct Answer: C. Hubballi
Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station in Karnataka holds the Guinness World Record for the longest platform. The platform is 1,507 meters long. It surpassed the Gorakhpur platform in Uttar Pradesh which was previously the longest.
The Fairy Queen, the world's oldest functional steam engine, runs between which two cities?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi and Alwar
The Fairy Queen was built in 1855 and was restored by the railways for tourism. It operates a heritage circuit between New Delhi and Alwar in Rajasthan. It is certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest steam locomotive in regular service.