Railway Zones — Set 5
Indian Railways · रेलवे ज़ोन · Questions 41–50 of 70
The Bilaspur headquarters of South East Central Railway is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur is located in Chhattisgarh and serves as the headquarters for the South East Central Railway (SECR). SECR is a major zone for the transportation of coal from the Korba coalfields. It contributes significantly to the energy security of the nation.
Which of these zones is uniquely dedicated to a single metropolitan city's rapid transit system?
Correct Answer: A. Metro Railway, Kolkata
The Metro Railway, Kolkata, is the only metro system in India that is operated directly by the Ministry of Railways as a separate zone. It has its own General Manager and administrative setup. Other metros in India are typically operated as joint ventures between the central and state governments.
The Churchgate building, headquarters of Western Railway, was designed by which architect?
Correct Answer: A. F.W. Stevens
The historic Western Railway headquarters at Churchgate was designed by Frederick William Stevens (F.W. Stevens). He is the same architect who designed the CST (Victoria Terminus). The building is an excellent example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style.
Which zone manages the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the famous 'Blue Mountain' train?
Correct Answer: B. Southern Railway
The Southern Railway (SR) manages the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) in Tamil Nadu. NMR is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rack and pinion system. It connects Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.
The Hubballi division was transferred from the South Central Railway to form which zone in 2003?
Correct Answer: A. South Western Railway
The South Western Railway (SWR) was created by taking the Hubballi and Bengaluru divisions. This was done to provide a dedicated zonal administration for the state of Karnataka. Hubballi serves as a major hub for both freight and passenger traffic.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), headquarters of Central Railway, was formerly known as?
Correct Answer: B. Victoria Terminus
CSMT was originally known as Victoria Terminus (VT), named in honor of Queen Victoria. It was renamed in 1996 to honor the Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India.
Which zone is the smallest in terms of the number of divisions it administers?
Correct Answer: A. Metro Railway, Kolkata
The Metro Railway, Kolkata, is technically the smallest zone as it does not have multiple geographical divisions like the other zones. It is treated as a single operational unit. It focuses exclusively on the underground and elevated metro lines within the Kolkata metropolitan area.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) serves how many of the 'Seven Sister' states directly?
Correct Answer: C. Seven
The NFR provides rail connectivity to all seven of the northeastern states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. It is the lifeblood of the region's economy and transportation. Efforts are ongoing to connect the capital of Sikkim as well.
Which city serves as the headquarters for the North Western Railway, created by merging parts of Western and Northern Railways?
Correct Answer: B. Jaipur
Jaipur is the administrative headquarters of the North Western Railway (NWR). The zone was formed in 2002 to better manage the rail network in the desert and frontier regions. Jaipur is a major tourist destination and a vital rail junction.
The South Central Railway (SCR) was the first zone to complete which of the following technological milestones?
Correct Answer: B. 100% LED lighting in all stations
SCR was the first zone in India to achieve 100% LED lighting at all its stations in 2018. This initiative was part of the railway's commitment to energy conservation. The zone is consistently recognized for its innovative and green practices.