Railways

Q. The first train that operated in Indian soil ran in .

1. 1864
2. 1853
3. 1811

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

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

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When was the first train operated on Indian soil?

1. 1853
2. 1854
3. 1855
4. 1856

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> How do we know that the Railways provide employment to the masses in large numbers?

1. Railways help only in the development of Industry.
2. Railways is the largest employer in the country.
3. Railways help in the development of industry and agriculture.
4. Railways employment has slowed down by 78% over the last 15 years.

Q.

Rail transport helps to accelerate the processof industrialisation. Explain how

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> According to the statistics of 2016-17, there are ____ railway stations in India.

1. 6, 857
2. 7, 349
3. 7, 511
4. 8, 061

Q. The width of the railway track is also known as the gauge.

1. False
2. True

Q. Why are Indian railways considered the most important goverment undertaking?

Q. Which conventional sources of energy is most important in India? Why? Give 5 reasons.

Q. Name the terminal stations of East west and north south corridors .