RRB NTPC Indian Railways 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In which year was Indian Railways founded?
- 1847
- 1853 (Correct answer)
- 1860
- 1875
Correct answer: 1853
Indian Railways was founded in 1853 when the first passenger train ran from Bombay to Thane.
Question 2: The headquarters of Indian Railways is located in:
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- New Delhi (Correct answer)
- Chennai
Correct answer: New Delhi
The Railway Board, the apex body of Indian Railways, is headquartered in New Delhi.
Question 3: How many railway zones does India have as of 2024?
- 14
- 16
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 18
Indian Railways has 18 railway zones, each headed by a General Manager.
Question 4: The first metro rail in India was introduced in:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Kolkata (Correct answer)
- Chennai
Correct answer: Kolkata
Kolkata Metro, opened in 1984, was the first metro railway system in India.
Question 5: The RRB NTPC recruitment is primarily for posts in which sector?
- Technical (Engineering)
- Non-Technical (Clerical/Administrative) (Correct answer)
- Medical
- Accounts Only
Correct answer: Non-Technical (Clerical/Administrative)
RRB NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories, which includes clerical and administrative positions in Indian Railways.
Question 6: Which is the longest railway platform in the world, located in India?
- Gorakhpur (Correct answer)
- Kharagpur
- Kollam
- Surat
Correct answer: Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh holds the record for the world's longest railway platform at 1,366 metres.
RRB NTPC Indian Railways 1
In which year was Indian Railways founded?