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Flashcards on Historical Development of Indian Railways
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When was the first railway line in India established?
1853
Which cities were connected by India's first train journey?
Mumbai to Thane
Who founded the East India Railway Company?
Robert Maitland Brereton
In which year was the Railway Board established in India?
1905
What was the length of the first railroad in India?
34 kilometers
What is the significance of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway?
Part of UNESCO World Heritage
Which governor-general was associated with the expansion of railways in India?
Lord Dalhousie
What was the 'Guarantee System' in the context of Indian Railways?
Government guaranteed the investment on railways
When did the first electric train run in India?
1925
What is the 'Golden Quadrilateral' in the Indian Railways context?
Network connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata
Which railway zone was first formed after Indian Independence?
Southern Railway
In which year did the Indian Railways become nationalised?
1951
What is the Lifeline Express known for?
India’s first hospital-on-wheels
When was the first fully air-conditioned train introduced in India?
1991
Which was the first metro service in India?
Kolkata Metro
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In which year did the Indian Railways launch its first passenger train?
1863
1843
1853
1835
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The Indian Railways was nationalised in which year?
1951
1947
1965
1971
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Who is known for their significant role in the development of the Indian Railways in the 19th century?
Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy
Lord Dalhousie
Sir Henry Thomas
Robert Maitland Brereton
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What was the primary purpose of the 'Guarantee System' during the British rule?
To guarantee employment
To guarantee safety
To guarantee investment
To guarantee profits
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The Kolkata Metro, the first metro service in India, started in which year?
1984
1972
1984
1995
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What connected Mumbai to Thane in 1853?
India's first railway line
The first roadway
The first telegraph line
The first steamship service
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Which among the following zones of Indian Railways was established first after independence?
Western Railway
Southern Railway
Eastern Railway
Central Railway
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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is known for being a part of which prestigious list?
The Seven Wonders of India
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Geographic's Unique Railways
Times Travel's Most Scenic Rides
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What is unique about the Lifeline Express?
It is the fastest train in India
It is India’s first hospital-on-wheels
It was the first steam engine train
It is the longest train in India
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The four metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata are interconnected by what railway network?
Industrial Corridor
Golden Quadrilateral
Diamond Quadrilateral
The Big Four Network
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