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Trains
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  • 1. Trains are a popular mode of transportation that have been used for centuries to transport goods and people from one place to another. They consist of a series of connected railway cars or wagons that are pulled by a locomotive engine. Trains travel along tracks or railway lines that are laid out across vast distances, making them efficient for long-distance travel. They play a crucial role in various industries such as logistics, shipping, and passenger transportation. Trains have also been a symbol of progress and technological advancement, shaping the development of societies and connecting people across continents.

    Which country has the longest high-speed rail network in the world?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) China
D) United States
  • 2. What is the purpose of a cowcatcher on a train?
A) To control the train's speed
B) To provide extra stability
C) To clear obstacles from the track
D) To carry livestock
  • 3. What is the device used to control the speed of a train?
A) Brake pedal
B) Throttle
C) Steering wheel
D) Gearshift
  • 4. Which of the following is a famous luxury train in India?
A) Orient Express
B) Trans-Siberian Express
C) Palace on Wheels
D) Bullet Train
  • 5. What is the purpose of catenary wires above the tracks in electrified train systems?
A) To improve aerodynamics
B) To support the weight of the train
C) To communicate with train operators
D) To supply electrical power to the train
  • 6. What term is used for the graphical representation of a train's movement and location on the track?
A) Track map
B) Train diagram
C) Transport chart
D) Rail graph
  • 7. What is the purpose of sand dispensers on trains?
A) To improve traction on slippery tracks
B) To cool down the brakes
C) To mark distances along the route
D) To provide refreshments to passengers
  • 8. Which type of train is specifically designed for carrying heavy freight and bulk goods?
A) Monorail train
B) Freight train
C) Subway train
D) Passenger train
  • 9. What type of train is powered by an overhead catenary system?
A) Electric train
B) Maglev train
C) Steam train
D) Diesel train
  • 10. What is the purpose of a pantograph on an electric train?
A) To measure speed and distance
B) To connect cars together
C) To collect electricity from overhead lines
D) To navigate the tracks
  • 11. Which country operates the famous Glacier Express scenic train route?
A) Canada
B) Switzerland
C) Norway
D) Australia
  • 12. Which company built the first transcontinental railroad in the US?
A) Santa Fe
B) Southern Pacific
C) Union Pacific
D) CSX
  • 13. What year did the 'Golden Spike' complete the First Transcontinental Railroad in the US?
A) 1869
B) 1855
C) 1885
D) 1875
  • 14. Which country has the longest railway network in the world?
A) Russia
B) India
C) China
D) United States
  • 15. What type of track switch allows a train to change from one track to another?
A) Split
B) Turnout
C) Straight
D) Crossing
  • 16. Which country is known for its extensive use of Maglev trains?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Germany
D) South Korea
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