11. Which of the following organisations and Renmakch signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a “Make-in-India” value chain for the Indian Railways?
[A] Godrej & Boyce
[B] TATA Group
[C] Reliance
[D] Aditya Birla Group
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Correct Answer: A [Godrej & Boyce]
Notes:
Godrej & Boyce, Renmakch sign MoU to develop a ‘Make-in-India’ value chain for Indian Railways.
12. The Indian Railways introduced a Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train to showcase the heritage of which country?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Goa
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Indian Railways introduced a Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train as part of the ‘Garvi Gujarat’ tour.
It aims to showcase the state of Gujarat under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme. The tour includes visits to prominent pilgrimage and heritage sites in Gujarat, including the Statue of Unity, UNESCO- recognised world heritage site Champaner archaeological park, Somnath, Dwarka, Nageshwar, and Beyt Dwarka, among others.
13. Indian Railways launches ‘Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service’ along with which institution?
[A] DMRC
[B] India Post
[C] Blue Dart
[D] LIC
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Correct Answer: B [India Post]
Notes:
Indian Railways launches Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service to provide logistics for services sector in country simultaneously on four sectors.
The Cargo Service is a joint parcel product of the two entities between Indian Railways and India Post. The service was among the announcements made by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in last year’s Budget.
14. Indian Railways introduces ‘Garvi tour’ under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Scheme to showcase heritage of which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Indian Railways introduced Garvi Gujarat tour under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Scheme to showcase heritage of Gujarat.
This Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train with 1st AC and 2nd AC Class will be operated for eight days inclusive tour. It can accommodate one hundred and 56 tourists onboard. It includes visit to prominent pilgrimage and heritage sites of Gujarat including the Statue of Unity, Champaner, Somnath, Dwarka, Nageshwar, Beyt Dwarka, Ahmedabad, Modhera and Patan.
15. Indian Railways has indigenously manufactured aluminium goods train rake, which of the following is/are correct about it?
- It has a lower carbon footprint
- Its manufacturing cost is less
- It is lighter than existing steel rakes
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- Indian Railways has indigenously manufactured aluminium goods train rake for the first time. It was made in collaboration with Besco Limited Wagon Division and aluminium major Hindalco.
- It also has a lower carbon footprint for every 100 kg of weight reduction in wagons.
- It is lighter than its predecessors, but with more freight-carrying capacity. The rake was 180 tonnes lighter than existing steel rakes, resulting in increased speed and lower power consumption for the same distance.
- These wagons save 14,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions, have more carrying capacity, consume less energy and are corrosion-resistant. They are 100% recyclable and even after 30 years, they will be as good as new.
- The Railways said that the aluminium rakes have 80% resale value and a 10-year longer lifespan as compared to normal ones. But the manufacturing cost was 35% higher as the superstructure was all aluminium.
- The iron and steel industry consumes a lot of nickel and cadmium which are imported. So proliferation of aluminum wagons would result in less import and at the same time, it was good for the domestic aluminum industry.
16. The Indian Railways has implemented an ‘Ideal Train Profile’ to maximise the use of capacity and revenue production in reserved mail express trains. How many railway zones does India have?
[A] 25
[B] 20
[C] 19
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: C [19]
Notes:
At present, there are 19 Railway Zones and 70 Divisions in the country. The Indian Railways has introduced the ‘Ideal Train Profile’ to maximise the capacity utilisation & revenue generation in reserved mail express trains by regularly analysing the demand pattern of every single train.
17. Consider the following statements:
- The Agri Udaan Scheme is an initiative of a-IDEA(Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture).
- Krishi Udaan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Kisan Rail is an initiative of the Indian Railways.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Agri Udaan Scheme, launched in 2015 by a-IDEA under ICAR, accelerates agribusiness startups. The Krishi Udaan Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, facilitates air transport of farm produce. Kisan Rail, by Indian Railways, uses refrigerated coaches to transport agricultural products, with its first service between Devlali, Maharashtra, and Danapur, Bihar.
18. Consider the following statements:
- End of Train Telemetry is a communication equipment.
- Linke Hofmann Busch coaches were developed with French assistance.
- Vistadome is a state-of-the-art coach.
- Indian Railways’ Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) has become the nation’s first institution to be declared as Standard Developing Organization (SDO).
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] Only 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The end of train telemetry equipment enables communication between the locomotive driver and the last wagon, ensuring the train operates as a complete unit and alerts the driver if any coaches or wagons detach. Linke Hofmann Busch coaches, developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch in Germany, are primarily produced by the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala for Indian Railways. Vistadome coaches feature wide transparent windows, glass rooftops, rotatable seats, and pushback chairs for enhanced passenger comfort and viewing. Indian Railways’ Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) is the first institution recognized as a Standard Developing Organization (SDO) under the “One Nation One Standard” initiative by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
19. In the context of occupational structure and infrastructure during the colonial era, consider the following statements:
- In this period, there was a commensurate increase in the services sector and manufacturing sector.
- Under the colonial regime, basic infrastructure such as railways, ports, water transport, posts and telegraphs was developed to provide basic amenities to the people.
- The introduction of railways in India enabled people to undertake long distance travel and thereby break geographical and cultural barriers.
- The introduction of railways in India fostered commercialisation of Indian agriculture.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 4
[C] Only 1, 3, and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3, and 4]
Notes:- Various states in India during colonial period witnessed a decline in the dependence of the workforce on the agricultural sector with a commensurate increase in the manufacturing and the services sectors. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The British introduced the railways in India in 1850 and it is considered as one of their most important contributions. The railways affected the structure of the Indian economy in two important ways. On the one hand it enabled people to undertake long distance travel and thereby break geographical and cultural barriers while, on the other hand, it fostered commercialisation of Indian agriculture which adversely affected the comparative self sufficiency of the village economies in India. Hence, statements 3 and 4 are correct.
- Under the colonial regime, basic infrastructure such as railways, ports, water transport, posts and telegraphs did develop. However, the real motive behind this development was not to provide basic amenities to the people but to subserve various colonial interests. Hence, statement 2 is NOT correct.
20. Consider the following statements about Indian Railway and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC):
- It is a Maha Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise.
- It is the chosen vehicle for the Railways’ experiment operating private trains.
- It is the only entity that is authorized by Indian Railways to provide catering services to railways, online railway tickets and packaged drinking water at railway stations and trains in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a Mini Ratna Category-I(conferred in 2008) Central Public Sector Enterprise that is wholly-owned by and is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways.
- It is the only entity that is authorized by Indian Railways to provide catering services to railways, online railway tickets and packaged drinking water at railway stations and trains in the country.
- IRCTC is also the chosen vehicle for the Railways’ experiment operating private trains.Two of Indian Railways Tejas trains will be operated by IRCTC.
- IRCTC is a debt-free company with a high marginal tax rate.
