Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the gauges is used in the hilly areas?

  1. Broad Gauge

  2. Meter Gauge

  3. Narrow Gauge

  4. Special Gauge
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Explanation

Narrow gauge is used in hilly areas because it allows trains to navigate sharper curves and steeper gradients that are common in mountainous terrain. The narrower track width enables smaller turning radii and more flexible track alignment. Broad gauge (standard gauge) is used on most main lines, while meter gauge was historically used on branch lines but is being converted.

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