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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway in West Bengal, India. Built between 1879 and 1881, it is among the oldest and most iconic mountain railways in the world, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. This quiz tests your knowledge about the DHR.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. 1997
  2. 1999
  3. 2001
  4. 2003
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the gauge of the DHR?

  1. 2 ft (610 mm)
  2. 2 ft 6 in (762 mm)
  3. 3 ft (914 mm)
  4. 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many stations does the DHR have?

  1. 14
  2. 16
  3. 18
  4. 20
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which locomotive type is primarily used on the DHR?

  1. B-Class
  2. C-Class
  3. D-Class
  4. E-Class
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the highest point on the DHR?

  1. Ghum
  2. Darjeeling
  3. Kurseong
  4. Siliguri
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long is the DHR?

  1. 55 km
  2. 65 km
  3. 75 km
  4. 85 km
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average speed of the DHR?

  1. 10 km/h
  2. 15 km/h
  3. 20 km/h
  4. 25 km/h
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many tunnels does the DHR have?

  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 14
  4. 16
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many bridges does the DHR have?

  1. 100
  2. 150
  3. 200
  4. 250
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most popular tourist attraction on the DHR?

  1. Ghum Monastery
  2. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum
  3. Batasia Loop
  4. Tiger Hill
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best time to visit the DHR?

  1. Summer
  2. Monsoon
  3. Winter
  4. Spring
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How much does it cost to ride the DHR?

  1. 100 rupees
  2. 200 rupees
  3. 300 rupees
  4. 400 rupees
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can you book tickets for the DHR online?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the station at the terminus of the DHR?

  1. Siliguri Junction
  2. Darjeeling Station
  3. Ghum Station
  4. Kurseong Station
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the station at the starting point of the DHR?

  1. Siliguri Junction
  2. Darjeeling Station
  3. Ghum Station
  4. Kurseong Station
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