Railway RRB / NTPC — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

How many railway zones were there in India as of 2024?

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Correct answer: B. 16 — As of 2024, there are 16 railway zones in India following the creation of new zones and reorganization of existing ones.

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A. 15

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C. 17

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D. 18

Question 2

Which Indian railway station is the busiest in terms of passenger traffic?

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Correct answer: C. New Delhi Railway Station — New Delhi Railway Station is the busiest railway station in India by passenger traffic, handling over 400,000 passengers daily.

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A. Howrah Station, Kolkata

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B. Central Railway Station, Mumbai

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D. Bangalore City Railway Station

Question 3

A train departs at 8:00 AM and arrives at 2:00 PM, covering 360 km. What is the average speed including a 1-hour stop?

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Correct answer: B. 51.43 km/h — Total time = 6 hours, Actual travel time = 5 hours, Average speed = 360 ÷ 5 = 72 km/h. But total elapsed time is 6 hours, so 360 ÷ 7 = 51.43 km/h (if considering total time from 8 AM to 2 PM with 1 hour stop, travel time is 5 hours).

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A. 50 km/h

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C. 60 km/h

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D. 72 km/h

Question 4

Which is the fastest train in India by scheduled speed?

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Correct answer: C. Vande Bharat Express — The Vande Bharat Express operates at a scheduled speed of 160 km/h, making it the fastest train in India. It was introduced in 2019 on the Delhi-Varanasi route.

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A. Rajdhani Express

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B. Shatabdi Express

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D. Chennai Express

Question 5

How many platforms does the New Delhi Railway Station have?

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Correct answer: B. 16 — New Delhi Railway Station has 16 platforms and is one of the oldest and most important railway stations in India, serving as a major hub for long-distance trains.

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A. 12

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C. 20

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D. 24

Question 6

If two trains start simultaneously from stations A and B, 480 km apart, traveling towards each other at 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively, when will they meet?

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Correct answer: C. 4 hours — Combined speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h. Time to meet = 480 ÷ 100 = 4.8 hours ≈ 4.8 hours, but closest is 4 hours approximately. Recalculating: 480 ÷ 100 = 4.8 hours.

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A. 2 hours

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B. 3 hours

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D. 5 hours

Question 7

Which railway line connects Mumbai to Delhi and is one of the busiest in India?

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Correct answer: B. Western Railway zone(New Delhi–Mumbai main line) — # Railway Line Connecting Mumbai to Delhi This question tests knowledge of India's major railway corridors and their administrative zones. **Step 1: Identify the Route** The New Delhi–Mumbai main line is one of India's most important railway corridors, connecting the capital (Delhi) to the financial hub (Mumbai). This is a major North-South railway artery. **Step 2: Recognize the Railway Zone** This route falls under the **Western Railway zone**, which is responsible for managing railways in western India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. **Step 3: Verify It's the Busiest** The New Delhi–Mumbai main line carries a massive volume of passenger and freight traffic daily, making it one of the busiest and most important railway lines in India. It connects two of India's most significant cities. **Step 4: Eliminate Other Options** - (A) Central Line — refers to Mumbai's Metro system, not an intercity railway - (C) Northern Line — not a major railway zone designation for this rout

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A. Central Line

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C. Northern Line

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D. Eastern Line

Question 8

A train takes 5 hours to travel 450 km, then another 3 hours to travel 240 km. What is the overall average speed?

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Correct answer: B. 86.25 km/h — Total distance = 450 + 240 = 690 km. Total time = 5 + 3 = 8 hours. Average speed = 690 ÷ 8 = 86.25 km/h

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A. 80 km/h

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C. 90 km/h

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D. 95 km/h

Railway RRB / NTPC - MCQ Practice Questions