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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I

(Railway zone)

List-II

(Headquarters)

A.

East Central

1.

Gorakhpur

B.

North Eastern

2.

Jaipur

C.

Northeast Frontier

3.

Hajipur

D.

North Western

4.

Maligaon

This question was previously asked in
NDA I 2022 GAT Previous Year Paper (10-Apr-2022)
The correct answer is A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2

Understanding Indian Railway Zones and Headquarters

This question asks us to match specific Indian Railway Zones from List-I with their corresponding Headquarters from List-II. Knowing the headquarters of various railway zones is important for understanding the organizational structure of Indian Railways.

Matching Railway Zones with Headquarters

Let's match the Railway Zones in List-I with their Headquarters in List-II based on established knowledge of Indian Railways:

  • East Central Railway: The headquarters for the East Central Railway zone is Hajipur.
  • North Eastern Railway: The headquarters for the North Eastern Railway zone is Gorakhpur.
  • Northeast Frontier Railway: The headquarters for the Northeast Frontier Railway zone is Maligaon (Guwahati).
  • North Western Railway: The headquarters for the North Western Railway zone is Jaipur.

Based on this matching, we can create the pairs:

List-I (Railway Zone) List-II (Headquarters)
A. East Central 3. Hajipur
B. North Eastern 1. Gorakhpur
C. Northeast Frontier 4. Maligaon
D. North Western 2. Jaipur

Analyzing the Options

Now let's check which option matches our derived pairs (A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2):

  • Option 1: A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 (Incorrect, B and C are mismatched)
  • Option 2: A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 (Matches our derived pairs)
  • Option 3: A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 (Incorrect, A and D are mismatched)
  • Option 4: A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3 (Incorrect, all are mismatched)

The correct match is A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2.

Revision Table: Indian Railway Zones and Headquarters

Railway Zone Headquarters
Central Railway Mumbai C.S.M.T.
East Central Railway Hajipur
East Coast Railway Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway Delhi
North Central Railway Allahabad (Prayagraj)
North Eastern Railway Gorakhpur
Northeast Frontier Railway Maligaon (Guwahati)
North Western Railway Jaipur
Southern Railway Chennai
South Central Railway Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway Kolkata
South East Central Railway Bilaspur
South Western Railway Hubballi
Western Railway Mumbai Churchgate
West Central Railway Jabalpur
Kolkata Metro Kolkata
South Coast Railway Visakhapatnam

Additional Information: Understanding Railway Zones

Indian Railways is divided into multiple zones for administrative efficiency and better management of railway operations across the vast network. Each zone covers a specific geographical area and is headed by a General Manager. The zones are further divided into divisions. The creation and reorganization of zones happen periodically to streamline operations and cater to growing needs.

  • The zoning helps in effective management and coordination of train movements.
  • It allows for focused development and maintenance of infrastructure within specific regions.
  • Each zone has its own set of workshops, depots, and administrative offices reporting to the headquarters.
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