Railway Zones — Set 2
Indian Railways · रेलवे ज़ोन · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which city serves as the headquarters of the South Western Railway?
Correct Answer: D. Hubballi
The South Western Railway is headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka. This zone was created in 2003 by merging divisions from Southern and South Central Railways. It plays a significant role in connecting the major ports of the western coast.
The East Central Railway zone, which serves parts of Bihar and Jharkhand, is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: A. Hajipur
Hajipur in Bihar is the administrative center for the East Central Railway. It was carved out of the Eastern and North Eastern Railways in 2002. The zone handles a significant portion of coal transport from the coal belts.
Where is the headquarters of the East Coast Railway located?
Correct Answer: C. Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the headquarters of the East Coast Railway zone. It was formed in 2003 and serves the state of Odisha along with parts of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. This zone is one of the most profitable due to heavy iron ore transportation.
The North Western Railway is headquartered in which city of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: C. Jaipur
Jaipur is the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone. It was established in 2002 by merging divisions from Western and Northern Railways. The zone covers a significant portion of the Thar Desert region.
In which city is the headquarters of the West Central Railway situated?
Correct Answer: C. Jabalpur
Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh serves as the headquarters for the West Central Railway. This zone was created in 2003 and is known for its fully electrified rail network. It serves a major part of central India's industrial belt.
The South East Central Railway is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: D. Bilaspur
Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh is the headquarters of the South East Central Railway. It is a major zone for freight movement, especially coal and cement. This zone consistently ranks among the highest revenue-generating zones in India.
Which city is the headquarters of the Metro Railway, Kolkata, which is treated as a separate zone?
Correct Answer: C. Kolkata
Kolkata is the headquarters of the Metro Railway, Kolkata. It was the first metro system in India, starting operations in 1984. It was officially declared the 17th zone of Indian Railways in 2010.
The newly announced South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is proposed to be headquartered in?
Correct Answer: A. Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is the designated headquarters for the proposed South Coast Railway zone. It was announced in 2019 to fulfill a long-standing demand of the people of Andhra Pradesh. Once functional, it will be the 18th zone of the Indian Railways.
In which state is the headquarters of the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) located?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
The headquarters of Konkan Railway is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is a unique public sector undertaking that operates on a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) basis. The Konkan Railway connects the coastal regions of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
Which railway zone was the first to achieve 100% electrification of its broad gauge network?
Correct Answer: C. West Central Railway
The West Central Railway (WCR) became the first zone to complete electrification of all its broad gauge tracks in 2021. This was a significant step toward the mission of 'Net Zero Carbon Emitter'. Electrification reduces the dependency on diesel and lowers operational costs.