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The Kalka-Shimla Railway: A Journey Through the Shivalik Hills

The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a narrow-gauge railway in India that runs through the Shivalik Hills. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its stunning scenery and challenging engineering feats. Test your knowledge about this iconic railway with this quiz.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Kalka-Shimla Railway constructed?

  1. 1898
  2. 1903
  3. 1908
  4. 1912
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the length of the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. 96 km
  2. 108 km
  3. 120 km
  4. 132 km
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many stations are there on the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. 18
  2. 20
  3. 22
  4. 24
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum gradient on the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. 1 in 33
  2. 1 in 25
  3. 1 in 20
  4. 1 in 15
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum radius of curvature on the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. 30 m
  2. 40 m
  3. 50 m
  4. 60 m
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What type of locomotives are used on the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. Steam locomotives
  2. Diesel locomotives
  3. Electric locomotives
  4. Hybrid locomotives
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum speed of the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. 25 km/h
  2. 30 km/h
  3. 35 km/h
  4. 40 km/h
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does it take to travel from Kalka to Shimla by train?

  1. 5 hours
  2. 6 hours
  3. 7 hours
  4. 8 hours
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fare for a ticket on the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. INR 500
  2. INR 1000
  3. INR 1500
  4. INR 2000
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best time of year to visit the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. Summer
  2. Monsoon
  3. Winter
  4. Spring
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the popular tourist attractions along the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. The Himalayan National Park
  2. The Shimla State Museum
  3. The Jakhu Temple
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the UNESCO World Heritage Site status of the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. Natural
  2. Cultural
  3. Mixed
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. It is a popular tourist attraction.
  3. It is a challenging engineering feat.
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of the Kalka-Shimla Railway?

  1. It will be closed.
  2. It will be upgraded.
  3. It will be preserved.
  4. None of the above
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