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Which of the following factors does not influence the construction of railways in a region?

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  1. Climatic condition

  2. Relief condition

  3. Economic condition

  4. Distribution of population

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Construction of railways are influenced by a number of factors. Some of them are :

  • Economic conditions: laying of railways is highly dependent on economic conditions of the country because it involves huge budget to lay and maintain railways. 
  • Relief conditions play an important role in every developmental step including railways. 
  • Distribution of population is another important influential factor because railways are laid keeping in mind the distribution of population. 

The only factor that do not influence is climatic conditions because irrespective of climatic conditions railways are laid and used by people.

Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are __________.

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  1. Express postal services

  2. Express waterways

  3. Express rail services

  4. Express metro railways

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express are express train services in India.

  • Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are passenger trains and the fastest trains.
  • Shatabdi express trains run short to medium distances while Rajdhani express covers long distances connecting metropolitans of the country.

Which of the following was the most essential for the colonial trade and movement of goods?

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  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Airways

  4. River ways

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The spread of railways from the 1850s created a new demand. Railways were essential for colonial trade and for the movement of imperial troops. From the 1860s, the railway network expanded rapidly. By 1890, about 25,500 km of track had been laid. In 1946, the length of the tracks had increased to over 765,000 km. 

Which of the following city is not located on Delhi-Kolkata rail route? 

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  1. Kanpur

  2. Allahabad

  3. Gaya

  4. Varanasi

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Correct Option: D

 Kashmir is part of which railway zone?

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  1. Northern Railway

  2. North-East Railway

  3. Eastern Railway

  4. Western Railway

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Correct Option: A

The 'Head Quarters' of North Eastern Railway is at _______.

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  1. Delhi

  2. Gorakhpur

  3. Lucknow

  4. Kanpur

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Correct Option: B

Where is the integral Coach Factory situated?

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  1. Chittaranjan

  2. Calcutta

  3. Perambur

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is the only manufacturer of rail coaches located in Chennai.
  • Integral Coach Factory. Started in 1952, the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is a factory for rail coaches located in Perambur, a suburb near Chennai.

Which of the following trains runs between C. S. T. to Pune?

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  1. Rajdhani Express

  2. Deccan Queen

  3. Avadh Express

  4. Jayanti Janta

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Correct Option: B

Where is the Railway Staff College situated?

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  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Vadodara

  3. Chandausi

  4. Varanasi

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Correct Option: B

The Golden Temple Express train runs between ____________.

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  1. New Delhi and Madurai

  2. Amritsar and Howrah

  3. Amritsar and Mumbai Central

  4. Ferozpur and Bombay V.T.

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Correct Option: C