History Trivia Quiz

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.

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1
Easy

When did the first passenger train in India run?

2
Medium

What was the name of the first steam engine that ran on the first railway line in India?

3
Medium

Which Indian city had the first electric train?

4
Easy

Who is considered the 'Father of Indian Railways'?

5
Medium

What is the longest train route in India?

6
Medium

Which is the oldest functioning railway station in India?

7
Hard

In which year was the Indian Railways nationalized?

8
Medium

Which luxury train in India was introduced to promote tourism?

9
Hard

What is the name of India's first semi-high speed train?

10
Medium

Which railway station has the world's longest railway platform?

11
Hard

In which year did the Indian Railways introduce the first computerized reservation system?

12
Easy

What is the common term used for the narrow-gauge toy trains found in various hill stations in India?

13
Medium

Which Indian Railway Zone is the largest by route length?

14
Easy

What was the primary reason for establishing the first railway lines in India?

15
Easy

Which city is known as the headquarters of the Indian Railways?

16
Easy

What type of gauge is commonly used in the Indian Railway network?

17
Medium

Which of the following is a notable train accident in Indian Railway history?

18
Hard

What significant step did Indian Railways take in 1999?

19
Medium

Which was the first fully air-conditioned train in India?

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