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History of Indian Railways Trivia Questions and Answers
Journey through the evolution of the Indian Railways, from its inception in the 1850s to becoming one of the world's largest railway networks.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.
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1. When did the first passenger train in India run?
2. What was the name of the first steam engine that ran on the first railway line in India?
3. Which Indian city had the first electric train?
4. Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Railways'?
5. What is the longest train route in India?
6. Which is the oldest functioning railway station in India?
7. In which year was the Indian Railways nationalized?
8. Which luxury train in India was introduced to promote tourism?
9. What is the name of India's first semi-high speed train?
10. Which railway station has the world's longest railway platform?
11. In which year did the Indian Railways introduce the first computerized reservation system?
12. What is the common term used for the narrow-gauge toy trains found in various hill stations in India?
13. Which Indian Railway Zone is the largest by route length?
14. What was the primary reason for establishing the first railway lines in India?
15. Which city is known as the headquarters of the Indian Railways?
16. What type of gauge is commonly used in the Indian Railway network?
17. Which of the following is a notable train accident in Indian Railway history?
18. What significant step did Indian Railways take in 1999?
19. Which was the first fully air-conditioned train in India?
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Category: history