Railway Zones — Set 3
Indian Railways · रेलवे ज़ोन · Questions 21–30 of 70
The Maligaon area in Guwahati serves as the headquarters for which frontier-related zone?
Correct Answer: C. Northeast Frontier Railway
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) manages the rail network in the northeastern states. Maligaon is the administrative hub for this strategically important zone. It manages rail lines passing through challenging hilly terrains and forest areas.
Secunderabad and Hyderabad were served by which original railway system before the formation of the current zones?
Correct Answer: D. Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway
Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway (NGSR) was the system serving the princely state of Hyderabad. It was later merged into the Indian Railways system after independence. Many buildings in Secunderabad still reflect the architectural heritage of that era.
Which of these cities serves as the headquarters for two different zones: Western and Central Railway?
Correct Answer: C. Mumbai
Mumbai is the only city in India that serves as the headquarters for two major geographical zones. Central Railway is at CST and Western Railway is at Churchgate. This is due to Mumbai being the primary rail hub since the 19th century.
The administrative office of the Konkan Railway is situated in Belapur. In which city is this located?
Correct Answer: A. Navi Mumbai
The Konkan Railway headquarters is in CBD Belapur, which is a major business district of Navi Mumbai. The Konkan route is famous for its bridges and tunnels across the Western Ghats. It was one of the most challenging engineering projects in the history of Indian Railways.
Hubballi, the headquarters of South Western Railway, was previously part of which railway division?
Correct Answer: D. South Central Railway
Before the creation of the South Western Railway, the Hubballi division was under the South Central Railway. It was transferred to the new zone to better manage the regional traffic of Karnataka. Hubballi is a major commercial and rail center in North Karnataka.
Which zone is responsible for the operations of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?
Correct Answer: D. Northeast Frontier Railway
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) manages the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). DHR is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 'Toy Train'. It operates on a narrow gauge track in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Garden Reach, the headquarters of South Eastern Railway, is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: D. Hooghly
The headquarters at Garden Reach in Kolkata is situated along the Hooghly River. South Eastern Railway has its roots in the Bengal Nagpur Railway (BNR). It remains a vital artery for the transport of minerals and industrial products.
The South Coast Railway, when fully operational, will include which of the following divisions?
Correct Answer: A. Guntur
The proposed South Coast Railway (SCoR) will comprise the Vijayawada, Guntakal, and Guntur divisions. These divisions will be moved from the South Central Railway. The Waltair division will be split to form part of this new zone.
Which city is known as the headquarters for the maximum number of railway zones (including the Metro)?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
Kolkata is the headquarters for the Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, and Kolkata Metro Railway. This makes it the city with the highest number of zonal headquarters in India. Historically, Kolkata was the first capital of British India and a major rail terminus.
The North Central Railway zone was created by taking portions from which two existing zones?
Correct Answer: D. Northern and Central
North Central Railway (NCR) was formed using divisions primarily from the Northern and Central Railways. It was established to improve operational efficiency in the heavily congested Delhi-Howrah route. Its headquarters at Prayagraj is strategically located in the heart of this route.