Railways, Its importance and the Factors Affecting It

Q.

Mention any two merits of railways.

Q. The first railway in India was built between ___ and ____.

1. Mumbai, Thane
2. Ahmedabad, Vadodara
3. Mumbai, Vadodara
4. Ahmedabad, Thane

Q. Where would it be easier to lay railway lines?

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Rann of Kachch
4. Thar Desert

Q.

In which of the following regions will it be easier for the railways to lay railway lines?

1. Sandy plains of western Rajasthan

2. Swamps of Gujarat

3. Plain regions of the Northern Plains

4. Forested regions of Madhya Pradesh

Q. For administrative purposes, the entire Indian railway network is divided into how many zones?

1. 13
2. 15
3. 16
4. 18

Q. What is the width of the metre gauge railway track in India?

1. 2m
2. 1m
3. Less than 1m
4. More than 2m