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The Rail Heritage Centre: A Museum Dedicated to the History of Indian Railways

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In which city is The Rail Heritage Centre located?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rail Heritage Centre is located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India.

What is the primary focus of The Rail Heritage Centre?

  1. Steam Locomotives

  2. Diesel Locomotives

  3. Electric Locomotives

  4. Railway History


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the history of Indian Railways, including the evolution of locomotives, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.

Which of these locomotives is not displayed at The Rail Heritage Centre?

  1. Fairy Queen

  2. Akbar

  3. Taj Express

  4. Shatabdi Express


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shatabdi Express is a modern high-speed train and is not part of the collection at The Rail Heritage Centre.

What is the significance of the Fairy Queen locomotive?

  1. First Steam Locomotive in India

  2. Fastest Steam Locomotive in India

  3. Oldest Steam Locomotive in India

  4. Smallest Steam Locomotive in India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Fairy Queen is the oldest working steam locomotive in India and is a symbol of the early days of Indian Railways.

Which section of The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the evolution of railway signaling systems?

  1. Signaling Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Railway Infrastructure Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Signaling Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre exhibits the development of railway signaling systems in India.

What is the name of the steam locomotive that was used to haul the first passenger train in India?

  1. Sahib

  2. Lord Clive

  3. Sultan

  4. Fairy Queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahib locomotive was used to haul the first passenger train in India from Bombay to Thane on April 16, 1853.

Which gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre displays vintage railway artifacts and memorabilia?

  1. Railwayana Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Railway Infrastructure Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Railwayana Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre houses a collection of vintage railway artifacts, uniforms, and memorabilia.

What is the name of the electric locomotive that was introduced in India in the 1960s?

  1. WAP-1

  2. WAG-1

  3. WCAM-1

  4. WDM-1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The WAG-1 was the first electric locomotive introduced in India in the 1960s.

Which section of The Rail Heritage Centre highlights the role of railways in India's freedom struggle?

  1. Freedom Struggle Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Railway Infrastructure Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Freedom Struggle Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the role of railways in India's struggle for independence.

What is the name of the diesel locomotive that was manufactured in India for the first time?

  1. WDM-2

  2. WAG-5

  3. WCAM-2

  4. WAP-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WDM-2 was the first diesel locomotive manufactured in India.

Which gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre exhibits the evolution of railway tracks and bridges?

  1. Railway Infrastructure Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Signaling Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Railway Infrastructure Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the evolution of railway tracks, bridges, and other infrastructure.

What is the name of the steam locomotive that was used to haul the first mail train in India?

  1. Lord Clive

  2. Sultan

  3. Akbar

  4. Fairy Queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord Clive locomotive was used to haul the first mail train in India from Allahabad to Kanpur on March 1, 1854.

Which section of The Rail Heritage Centre displays the history of railway catering and hospitality services?

  1. Catering Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Railway Infrastructure Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Catering Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the history of railway catering and hospitality services.

What is the name of the electric locomotive that was introduced in India in the 1990s?

  1. WAP-4

  2. WAG-9

  3. WCAM-3

  4. WDM-3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WAP-4 was the first electric locomotive introduced in India in the 1990s.

Which gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre highlights the role of railways in India's economic development?

  1. Economic Development Gallery

  2. Locomotive Gallery

  3. Rolling Stock Gallery

  4. Railway Infrastructure Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Economic Development Gallery at The Rail Heritage Centre showcases the role of railways in India's economic development.

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