Railway Zones — Set 1
Indian Railways · रेलवे ज़ोन · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which city serves as the headquarters of the Central Railway zone?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai (CST)
The Central Railway is headquartered at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) in Mumbai. This iconic building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site originally known as Victoria Terminus. Central Railway was the first railway zone established in India in 1951.
The headquarters of the Northern Railway, which is the largest zone in terms of route kilometers, is located in?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
New Delhi serves as the administrative center for the Northern Railway zone. It covers a vast area including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. The zone was officially formed in 1952 by merging several smaller railway systems.
In which city is the headquarters of the Eastern Railway situated?
Correct Answer: A. Kolkata
The Eastern Railway is headquartered at Fairlie Place in Kolkata. It serves West Bengal and parts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Kolkata is unique as it serves as the headquarters for three different railway zones.
Which of the following is the headquarters of the Southern Railway?
Correct Answer: C. Chennai
Chennai Central serves as the headquarters for the Southern Railway zone. It was created in 1951 by merging the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway and other systems. It is the first railway zone created in post-independence India.
The South Central Railway zone is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Secunderabad
Secunderabad is the official headquarters of the South Central Railway zone. This zone primarily serves the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra. It was carved out of the Southern and Central Railways in 1966.
Which city hosts the headquarters of the Western Railway?
Correct Answer: D. Mumbai (Churchgate)
The Western Railway headquarters is located at Churchgate in Mumbai. It covers major parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The historic building at Churchgate is a prominent landmark of the city's colonial architecture.
Where is the headquarters of the South Eastern Railway located?
Correct Answer: A. Kolkata (Garden Reach)
Garden Reach in Kolkata is the headquarters of the South Eastern Railway. This zone is often referred to as the 'Blue Chip' railway due to its high revenue from mineral transport. It serves parts of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
The North Eastern Railway (NER) has its administrative headquarters in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh serves as the headquarters for the North Eastern Railway. It predominantly serves the regions of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Gorakhpur is also home to one of the longest railway platforms in the world.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is headquartered in which location?
Correct Answer: A. Guwahati (Maligaon)
Maligaon in Guwahati is the headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway. This zone is crucial for connecting the seven sister states of Northeast India to the rest of the country. It was established in 1958 to focus on the unique terrain of the frontier region.
In which city is the headquarters of the North Central Railway situated?
Correct Answer: C. Prayagraj
Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is the headquarters of the North Central Railway. This zone acts as a vital link between the Northern and Eastern parts of the country. It was inaugurated in 2003 to optimize the management of heavy rail traffic.