Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest railway networks, operates over 67,000 kilometers of track and 7,000 stations. It serves millions of passengers daily and is a crucial component of India’s transportation infrastructure. Here are 100 questions related to Indian Railways along with their answers:
Indian Railway General Knowledge questions
Q: Who is known as the “Father of Indian Railways”?
A: Lord Dalhousie
Q: In which year did the first train run in India?
A: 1853
Q: What is the name of the first train that ran in India?
A: The first train ran from Mumbai to Thane.
Q: What is the headquarters of Indian Railways?
A: New Delhi
Q: Which is the longest railway platform in the world?
A: Gorakhpur Railway Station
Q: Which is the fastest train in India?
A: Vande Bharat Express
Q: What is the full form of IRCTC?
A: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Q: Who is the current Minister of Railways? (As of 2024)
A: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Q: Which Indian state has the highest railway density?
A: West Bengal
Q: What is the name of the luxury train that runs between Mumbai and Goa?
A: Deccan Odyssey