SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Indian Railways questions with solutions

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the development of railways in India: 1. The first railway line was started in 1853 from Bombay to Pune. 2. The broad gauge covers the highest proportion of tracks of Indian Railways. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: 1 only

The first railway line in India ran from Bombay to Thane in 1853, not Bombay to Pune. The second statement is correct because broad gauge forms the largest share of Indian Railways' track network.