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The Matheran Hill Railway: A Unique Narrow-Gauge Railway

Description: The Matheran Hill Railway is a unique narrow-gauge railway that connects the hill station of Matheran with Neral in Maharashtra, India. Test your knowledge about this iconic railway with this quiz.
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In which year was the Matheran Hill Railway inaugurated?

  1. 1880

  2. 1890

  3. 1900

  4. 1910


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Matheran Hill Railway was inaugurated on March 16, 1900.

What is the gauge of the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 2 ft (610 mm)

  2. 2 ft 6 in (762 mm)

  3. 3 ft 3 in (1,000 mm)

  4. 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matheran Hill Railway has a gauge of 2 ft (610 mm), making it one of the narrowest gauge railways in the world.

What is the length of the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 10 km

  2. 15 km

  3. 20 km

  4. 25 km


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Matheran Hill Railway is 20 km long, with a total of 12 stations.

How many tunnels are there on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is only one tunnel on the Matheran Hill Railway, located between Aman Lodge and Matheran stations.

What is the maximum gradient on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 1 in 20

  2. 1 in 30

  3. 1 in 40

  4. 1 in 50


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matheran Hill Railway has a maximum gradient of 1 in 20, which means that for every 20 meters of horizontal distance, the railway rises 1 meter vertically.

What type of locomotives are used on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. Steam locomotives

  2. Diesel locomotives

  3. Electric locomotives

  4. Hybrid locomotives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steam locomotives are used on the Matheran Hill Railway, making it one of the few remaining steam-operated railways in the world.

How many coaches are there in a typical Matheran Hill Railway train?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A typical Matheran Hill Railway train consists of 4 coaches, including a first-class coach, a second-class coach, a third-class coach, and a luggage van.

What is the average speed of a Matheran Hill Railway train?

  1. 10 km/h

  2. 15 km/h

  3. 20 km/h

  4. 25 km/h


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average speed of a Matheran Hill Railway train is 15 km/h.

How long does it take to travel from Neral to Matheran by the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 1 hour

  2. 1.5 hours

  3. 2 hours

  4. 2.5 hours


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It takes approximately 2 hours to travel from Neral to Matheran by the Matheran Hill Railway.

What is the fare for a one-way ticket on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 100 rupees

  2. 200 rupees

  3. 300 rupees

  4. 400 rupees


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The fare for a one-way ticket on the Matheran Hill Railway is 200 rupees.

Is the Matheran Hill Railway a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Yes

  2. No


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Matheran Hill Railway is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the name of the station at the top of the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. Matheran

  2. Aman Lodge

  3. Waterfall

  4. Panorama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The station at the top of the Matheran Hill Railway is called Matheran.

What is the name of the station at the bottom of the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. Neral

  2. Karjat

  3. Khopoli

  4. Panvel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The station at the bottom of the Matheran Hill Railway is called Neral.

How many stations are there on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 14

  4. 16


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 12 stations on the Matheran Hill Railway.

What is the name of the highest point on the Matheran Hill Railway?

  1. Matheran

  2. Aman Lodge

  3. Waterfall

  4. Panorama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The highest point on the Matheran Hill Railway is Panorama, which is located at an altitude of 803 meters (2,635 feet).

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