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How many Divisions are there on Indian Railways?
How many Divisions are there on Indian Railways?
How many Zones are there on Indian Railways?
How many Zones are there on Indian Railways?
Where is the Office of the Railway Rates Tribunal (RRT)?
Where is the Office of the Railway Rates Tribunal (RRT)?
What is the full form of CAT in the context of Indian Railways?
What is the full form of CAT in the context of Indian Railways?
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What is the primary function of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme?
What is the primary function of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme?
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What is indicated by the term 'Causal Labour' on Indian Railways?
What is indicated by the term 'Causal Labour' on Indian Railways?
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Which one of the following is NOT a feature of the Central Administrative Tribunals?
Which one of the following is NOT a feature of the Central Administrative Tribunals?
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What does 'Running Allowance' refer to in the context of Indian Railways?
What does 'Running Allowance' refer to in the context of Indian Railways?
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What is the full meaning of CGEGIS?
What is the full meaning of CGEGIS?
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Which of the following is the full form of IREC?
Which of the following is the full form of IREC?
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What does the term 'Demi Order' refer to?
What does the term 'Demi Order' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of CGEGIS?
Which of the following is NOT a component of CGEGIS?
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What is the primary purpose of IREC?
What is the primary purpose of IREC?
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What does 'Demi Official' typically refer to?
What does 'Demi Official' typically refer to?
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Which option best describes the Central Govt Employees Group Insurance Scheme?
Which option best describes the Central Govt Employees Group Insurance Scheme?
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Which of the following does NOT apply to the term 'IREM'?
Which of the following does NOT apply to the term 'IREM'?
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Which city has three Zonal Railway Headquarters?
Which city has three Zonal Railway Headquarters?
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When was the Central Railway formed?
When was the Central Railway formed?
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In which year was the 5-day work week introduced in Administrative offices?
In which year was the 5-day work week introduced in Administrative offices?
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Which of the following is a Railway Officers Training institution?
Which of the following is a Railway Officers Training institution?
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Which of the following cities does NOT have a Zonal Railway Headquarters?
Which of the following cities does NOT have a Zonal Railway Headquarters?
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Where is the Main Bench of CAT located?
Where is the Main Bench of CAT located?
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Where is the HQ of South Coast Railway located?
Where is the HQ of South Coast Railway located?
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DLW is located at which place?
DLW is located at which place?
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Which Zonal Railway has Jaipur as its headquarters?
Which Zonal Railway has Jaipur as its headquarters?
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The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is located at which city?
The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is located at which city?
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Indian Railway Conference Association is located at which place?
Indian Railway Conference Association is located at which place?
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Who was the first Railway Minister of Independent India?
Who was the first Railway Minister of Independent India?
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What was the National Academy of Indian Railway previously known as?
What was the National Academy of Indian Railway previously known as?
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In which city is the new headquarters of the Central Railway located?
In which city is the new headquarters of the Central Railway located?
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Which zone does Visakhapatnam belong to in terms of HQ location?
Which zone does Visakhapatnam belong to in terms of HQ location?
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What is the recruitment percentage for visually handicapped individuals?
What is the recruitment percentage for visually handicapped individuals?
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What is the direct recruitment quota for Ex-servicemen in Group 'C'?
What is the direct recruitment quota for Ex-servicemen in Group 'C'?
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What percentage of direct recruitment is allocated for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
What percentage of direct recruitment is allocated for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
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How much age relaxation is given to Ex-servicemen?
How much age relaxation is given to Ex-servicemen?
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How many categories of recruitment percentages are specified for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
How many categories of recruitment percentages are specified for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
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What is the recruitment percentage for visually impaired individuals compared to other categories?
What is the recruitment percentage for visually impaired individuals compared to other categories?
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What is the quota for Ex-servicemen under the Group 'C' category?
What is the quota for Ex-servicemen under the Group 'C' category?
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What is the cumulative percentage for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
What is the cumulative percentage for Ex-servicemen in Group 'D'?
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Study Notes
Indian Railways - General Information
- There are 66 divisions on Indian Railways.
- There are 18 Zones on Indian Railways.
- The Railway Rates Tribunal (RRT) office is located in Mumbai.
Central Administrative Tribunals (CAT)
- The full form of CAT is Central Administrative Tribunal.
- The main bench of CAT is located in New Delhi.
South Coast Railway
- The headquarters of South Coast Railway is in Visakhapatnam.
Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW)
- The DLW is located in Varanasi.
Jaipur Railway
- Jaipur is the headquarters of the North Western Railway.
Rail Coach Factory (RCF)
- The Rail Coach Factory is located in Kapurthala.
Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA)
- The IRCA is located in New Delhi.
First Railway Minister of Independent India
- India's first Railway Minister after independence was Lal Bahadur Shastri.
National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)
- NAIR was previously known as the Railway Officers Training College.
Zonal Railway Headquarters
- There are three Zonal Railway headquarters in Kolkata.
Central Railway
- The Central Railway was formed on 01.11.1951.
Five Day Working in Administrative Offices
- The five day working week was introduced in administrative offices in India on 1%.
Recruitment Quota for Visually Handicapped
- The recruitment quota for visually handicapped persons is 3%.
Direct Recruitment Quota of Ex-Servicemen
- The direct recruitment quota for ex-servicemen for Group 'C' and 'D' is 20% for both.
Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen
- Ex-servicemen are given age relaxation for recruitment.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Indian Railways, including its divisions, zones, and key organizations. This quiz covers various aspects such as administrative tribunals and important locations related to Indian Railways. Challenge yourself and learn more about the rail infrastructure in India.
