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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.

West Central

1.

Jabalpur

B.

South East Central

2.

Gorakhpur

C.

East Central

3.

Bilaspur

D.

North Eastern

4.

Hajipur

This question was previously asked in
NDA I 2018 GAT Previous Year Paper (22-Apr-2018)
The correct answer is

A – 1, B – 3, C – 4, D - 2

Let's match the Indian Railway Zones with their correct Headquarters as listed. This type of question tests our knowledge about the administrative divisions of Indian Railways and their geographical locations.

Understanding Indian Railway Zones and Headquarters

Indian Railways is divided into several zones for administrative efficiency. Each zone has a specific headquarters city.

Matching Railway Zones to Headquarters

Here is the correct matching between the Railway Zones in List-I and their Headquarters in List-II:

  • West Central Railway: The headquarters for the West Central Railway Zone is located in Jabalpur. So, A matches with 1.
  • South East Central Railway: The headquarters for the South East Central Railway Zone is located in Bilaspur. So, B matches with 3.
  • East Central Railway: The headquarters for the East Central Railway Zone is located in Hajipur. So, C matches with 4.
  • North Eastern Railway: The headquarters for the North Eastern Railway Zone is located in Gorakhpur. So, D matches with 2.

Based on this analysis, the correct pairing is: A – 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2.

List – I
(Railway Zone)
List – II
(Headquarters)
Correct Match
A. West Central 1. Jabalpur A – 1
B. South East Central 2. Gorakhpur D – 2
C. East Central 3. Bilaspur B – 3
D. North Eastern 4. Hajipur C – 4

Let's reconfirm the pairs based on the correct mapping:

  • West Central Railway → Jabalpur
  • South East Central Railway → Bilaspur
  • East Central Railway → Hajipur
  • North Eastern Railway → Gorakhpur

Therefore, the correct sequence of matches is A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2.

Revision Table: Indian Railway Zones and Headquarters

Railway Zone Headquarters
West Central Jabalpur
South East Central Bilaspur
East Central Hajipur
North Eastern Gorakhpur

Additional Information on Indian Railway Zones

Indian Railways is one of the world's largest railway networks under a single management. It is divided into several zones for better administration and operation. Knowing the zones and their headquarters is important for understanding the structure of Indian Railways.

Initially, there were only a few zones, but over time, new zones were created to manage the expanding network and increasing traffic. Each zone is further divided into divisions, each having a divisional headquarters. The General Manager is the administrative head of a zone.

Some other major railway zones and their headquarters include:

  • Central Railway - Mumbai CSMT
  • Eastern Railway - Kolkata
  • Northern Railway - Delhi
  • Southern Railway - Chennai
  • Western Railway - Mumbai Churchgate

This distributed structure helps in efficient management, maintenance, and operation of the vast railway network across India.

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