Railway Board — Set 4
Indian Railways · रेलवे बोर्ड · Questions 31–40 of 50
In the restructured board, which member is responsible for the 'Vande Bharat' production units?
Correct Answer: B. Member (Traction & Rolling Stock)
Traction and Rolling Stock involves the management of locomotives and train sets. This member oversees the factories that produce the Vande Bharat trains. They are responsible for the technical specifications and induction of new rolling stock.
The Railway Board ensures the implementation of policies across how many zones currently?
Correct Answer: C. 17
There are generally accepted to be 17 Zonal Railways (excluding Metro Railway Kolkata) that follow Board directives. Each zone is headed by a General Manager who acts as the Board's representative. This structure allows for both centralized policy and decentralized execution.
What is the primary function of the 'Vigilance' directorate in the Railway Board?
Correct Answer: B. Anti-corruption and integrity
The Vigilance wing works to prevent corruption and maintain transparency in railway contracts and recruitments. It is headed by a senior officer who reports to the board and the Central Vigilance Commission. Their work helps in improving the organizational integrity of the railways.
In the old system, which post was equivalent to the 'CEO' added in 2020?
Correct Answer: C. Chairman
The existing post of Chairman was redesigned as the 'Chairman and CEO'. This gave the professional head more explicit powers over all members and departments. It was a change in nomenclature and authority scope rather than a new hire.
Which year did the first Railway Board meeting take place after its formation in 1905?
Correct Answer: A. 1905
The Board became active immediately in 1905 to address the growing complexities of the rail network. It was initially placed under the Department of Commerce and Industry. Its early meetings focused on standardizing technical specifications for different regional lines.
The 'Railway Board' structure is most similar to which of the following in the Indian government?
Correct Answer: B. Postal Board
The Postal Board also manages a vast service-oriented network with professional members. Like the Railway Board, it functions as a specialized wing of a ministry. Both are examples of professionalized administrative boards within the Indian bureaucracy.
What is the role of the 'Public Relations' wing of the Railway Board?
Correct Answer: B. Communicating with media and public
The PR wing manages the image of the railways and informs the public about new services and policies. It handles social media handles and official press releases. This is crucial for maintaining public trust and managing crisis communication.
Who was the Union Railway Minister when the 2020 Board restructuring was implemented?
Correct Answer: A. Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal was the minister who spearheaded the cabinet approval for the merger of services and board restructuring. This was part of his agenda to modernize the railway administration. The reforms were aimed at preparing the railways for the future.
The 'Traction' wing deals with which aspect of railway operations?
Correct Answer: B. Engine power and electrification
Traction refers to the power used to pull trains, whether diesel or electric. The Traction wing under the board ensures that engines are maintained and electrification projects are completed. This is essential for the transition to a 100% electrified network.
Which of these is NOT a function of the Railway Board?
Correct Answer: B. Inter-state highway design
The Railway Board only focuses on the rail network and does not deal with highways. Highway design is the responsibility of NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport. The board's focus is entirely on the socio-economic and technical aspects of rail transport.