Major Railway Junctions of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the major railway junctions in India. These junctions play a crucial role in connecting different parts of the country and facilitating the movement of goods and people.
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Which city is known as the 'Gateway of Eastern India' and is a major railway junction?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal and is often referred to as the 'Gateway of Eastern India'. It is a major railway junction and serves as a hub for transportation in the eastern region of the country.

Which railway junction is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers?

  1. Allahabad Junction

  2. Howrah Junction

  3. Mumbai Central

  4. New Delhi Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allahabad Junction is situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in the city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is a major railway junction and serves as a gateway to the northern and eastern parts of India.

Which railway junction is the busiest in India in terms of passenger traffic?

  1. Mumbai Central

  2. New Delhi Junction

  3. Howrah Junction

  4. Chennai Central


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai Central is the busiest railway junction in India in terms of passenger traffic. It is located in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, and serves as a major hub for long-distance and suburban trains.

Which railway junction is known as the 'Heart of India' and is a major hub for central India?

  1. Nagpur Junction

  2. Bhopal Junction

  3. Gwalior Junction

  4. Jabalpur Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagpur Junction is often referred to as the 'Heart of India' due to its central location in the country. It is a major railway junction and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of central India.

Which railway junction is the largest in terms of area in India?

  1. Ghaziabad Junction

  2. Kanpur Central

  3. Jhansi Junction

  4. Tundla Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghaziabad Junction is the largest railway junction in India in terms of area. It is located in the city of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and serves as a major hub for trains connecting Delhi and other parts of northern India.

Which railway junction is known as the 'Gateway of South India' and is a major hub for southern India?

  1. Chennai Central

  2. Bangalore City Junction

  3. Hyderabad Deccan

  4. Vijayawada Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chennai Central is often referred to as the 'Gateway of South India' due to its strategic location as a major railway junction in southern India. It serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Tamil Nadu and other southern states.

Which railway junction is the oldest in India and is considered a heritage site?

  1. Howrah Junction

  2. Mumbai CST

  3. Madras Egmore

  4. New Delhi Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Howrah Junction is the oldest railway junction in India and is considered a heritage site. It is located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, and is known for its iconic architecture and historical significance.

Which railway junction is known as the 'City of Lakes' and is a major tourist destination?

  1. Udaipur City Junction

  2. Bhopal Junction

  3. Jaipur Junction

  4. Ahmedabad Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Udaipur City Junction is located in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, which is known as the 'City of Lakes'. It is a major tourist destination and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Rajasthan and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'Steel City' and is a major industrial hub?

  1. Rourkela Junction

  2. Jamshedpur Tatanagar Junction

  3. Bokaro Steel City Junction

  4. Durgapur Junction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamshedpur Tatanagar Junction is located in the city of Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, which is known as the 'Steel City'. It is a major industrial hub and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Jharkhand and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'Garden City' and is famous for its parks and gardens?

  1. Mysore Junction

  2. Chandigarh Junction

  3. Lucknow Junction

  4. Surat Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Junction is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, which is known as the 'Garden City'. It is famous for its parks and gardens and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Karnataka and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'City of Nawabs' and is a major cultural and historical center?

  1. Lucknow Junction

  2. Hyderabad Deccan

  3. Bhopal Junction

  4. Jaipur Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lucknow Junction is located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, which is known as the 'City of Nawabs'. It is a major cultural and historical center and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Uttar Pradesh and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'Pink City' and is famous for its colorful buildings?

  1. Jaipur Junction

  2. Udaipur City Junction

  3. Jodhpur Junction

  4. Bikaner Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur Junction is located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, which is known as the 'Pink City'. It is famous for its colorful buildings and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Rajasthan and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'City of Temples' and is a major pilgrimage center?

  1. Varanasi Junction

  2. Ayodhya Junction

  3. Mathura Junction

  4. Haridwar Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varanasi Junction is located in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is known as the 'City of Temples'. It is a major pilgrimage center and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of Uttar Pradesh and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'City of Joy' and is famous for its cultural diversity?

  1. Kolkata Junction

  2. Mumbai CST

  3. Chennai Central

  4. Delhi Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolkata Junction is located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, which is known as the 'City of Joy'. It is famous for its cultural diversity and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of West Bengal and other states.

Which railway junction is known as the 'National Capital' and is the seat of the Indian government?

  1. New Delhi Junction

  2. Delhi Junction

  3. Nizamuddin Junction

  4. Old Delhi Junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi Junction is located in the city of New Delhi, which is the capital of India. It is the seat of the Indian government and serves as a hub for trains connecting various parts of the country.

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