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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding Indian Railways is/are correct? 1. The first passenger train in India ran between Mumbai and Thane in 1853. 2. Indian Railways is currently divided into 18 railway zones. 3. Project Unigauge aims for 100% electrification of the broad gauge network. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2easy

Consider the following pairs: 1. Broad Gauge: 1,676 mm 2. Meter Gauge: 1,000 mm 3. Narrow Gauge: 762 mm Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Q3medium

With reference to Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Q4easy

The merger of the Railway Budget with the Union Budget in India took place in which year?

Q5hard

Which of the following is a key objective of Railway Mission 2030?