Rail Disasters

Q. The ___ bridge in Bihar fell over the Howrah-Jamalpur Superfast passenger train in December, 2006.

1. Howrah Bridge
2. Ganga
3. Patliputra
4. Ulta Pool

Q. What is the main reason for rail accidents?

1. Drunk driving
2. Poor infrastructure
3. Derailment
4. Jaywalking

Q. Most of the accidents can be prevented if the road users ________.

1. Only drive during the day
2. Have good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
3. Are able to anticipate and react accordingly to traffic hazards
4. Exercise patience on the road

Q. When did the old Ulta Pool Bridge collapsed?

1. December 1, 2016
2. December 1, 2006
3. July 1, 2006
4. July 1, 2016

Q. Throwing items off the train could cause derailment.

1. True
2. False

Q. Between 2013 and 2018, there have been ___ train accidents every year leading to approximately 1000 deaths.

1. 100
2. 150
3. 110
4. 50

Q. Derailment occurs due to multiple reasons. From the following given options, select the appropriate reason(s) for derailment:

1. Poor conditions of trains and tracks
2. Overspeeding on sharp turns
3. Carrying heavy weights
4. Disruption of railway network

Q. While travelling by train you should keep few points in mind. From the following options, select what should not be done while in train:

1. In case there is no electricity, light a candle.
2. To feel the breeze, you can take your face out of the train.
3. In case you are thirsty, wait for the train to halt and then drink water.
4. You can stop the train inside a tunnel.

Q. Rail accidents are usually caused because the train _____ off the track.

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2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. S1: At railway crossing wait for the signal and swing barrier.

S2: It is not necessary to look at both sides while crossing the railway line because they are one way.

Pick the relevant options:

1. S1: True; S2: True
2. S1: True; S2: False
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: False

Q. What is the main reason for rail accidents?

1. Drunk driving
2. Poor infrastructure
3. Derailment
4. Jaywalking

Q. Consider the following statements given below-
1. Transport related accidents can be both natural as well as man made.
2. As per a report 43 people die on road in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 and 2

Q. S1: At railway crossing wait for the signal and swing barrier.

S2: It is not necessary to look at both sides while crossing the railway line because they are one way.

Pick the relevant options:

1. S1: True; S2: True
2. S1: True; S2: False
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: False