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  1. In which year was Indian Railways founded?

    Answer: 1853

    Indian Railways was founded in 1853 when the first passenger train ran from Bombay to Thane.

  2. The headquarters of Indian Railways is located in:

    Answer: New Delhi

    The Railway Board, the apex body of Indian Railways, is headquartered in New Delhi.

  3. How many railway zones does India have as of 2024?

    Answer: 18

    Indian Railways has 18 railway zones, each headed by a General Manager.

  4. The first metro rail in India was introduced in:

    Answer: Kolkata

    Kolkata Metro, opened in 1984, was the first metro railway system in India.

  5. The RRB NTPC recruitment is primarily for posts in which sector?

    Answer: Non-Technical (Clerical/Administrative)

    RRB NTPC stands for Non-Technical Popular Categories, which includes clerical and administrative positions in Indian Railways.

  6. Which is the longest railway platform in the world, located in India?

    Answer: Gorakhpur

    Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh holds the record for the world's longest railway platform at 1,366 metres.

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  1. pib.gov.in — Eligibility, registration deadline · verified Oct 2026
  2. rrb.indianrailways.gov.in — Test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score, time limit · verified Oct 2026
  3. rrbapply.gov.in — Registration deadline · verified Oct 2026