RRB NTPC Indian Railways 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'A' stand for in IRCTC?
- Agency (Correct answer)
- Authority
- Association
- Administration
Correct answer: Agency
IRCTC stands for Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, a public sector undertaking under Indian Railways.
Question 2: Which train is known as the fastest train in India?
- Rajdhani Express
- Shatabdi Express
- Vande Bharat Express (Correct answer)
- Tejas Express
Correct answer: Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) is currently the fastest train in India, reaching speeds up to 180 km/h.
Question 3: The Indian Railways uses which gauge most extensively?
- Narrow Gauge
- Metre Gauge
- Broad Gauge (Correct answer)
- Standard Gauge
Correct answer: Broad Gauge
Broad Gauge (1,676 mm track width) is the most extensively used gauge on Indian Railways.
Question 4: Train number codes starting with '1' in India represent which type?
- Local trains
- Superfast Express
- Long distance trains (Correct answer)
- Metro trains
Correct answer: Long distance trains
Train numbers starting with '1' are long distance trains (like mail/express) under the 5-digit train numbering system.
Question 5: What is the full form of 'PNR' in railway ticketing?
- Passenger Name Record (Correct answer)
- Passenger Number Register
- Platform Number Record
- Pass Number Register
Correct answer: Passenger Name Record
PNR stands for Passenger Name Record, which is a unique 10-digit number assigned to each booking.
Question 6: Which railway zone covers the maximum geographical area in India?
- Northern Railway (Correct answer)
- Western Railway
- Central Railway
- North Western Railway
Correct answer: Northern Railway
Northern Railway covers the largest geographical area among all Indian railway zones.
RRB NTPC Indian Railways 2
What does the 'A' stand for in IRCTC?