Indian Railways has been grouped into which of the following zones?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 16
Indian Railways is too large to be run from one centre, so the railway system is divided into zones.
Note: This question is taken from an earlier edition of the NCERT book (2023-24), which gives 16 railway zones. The latest edition (2026-27) gives newer data (17 zones). Both editions are given below for your benefit.
NCERT (2026-27): “Indian Railways is the largest government undertaking in the country. The length of Indian Railways network was 67,956 km (Railway yearbook 2019-20). Its very large size puts a lot of pressure on a centralised railway management system. Thus, in India, the railway system has been divided into 17 zones.”
NCERT (2023-24): “Indian Railways is the largest government undertaking in the country. The length of Indian Railways network was 67,956 km (Railway yearbook 2019-20). Its very large size puts a lot of pressure on a centralised railway management system. Thus, in India, the railway system has been divided into 16 zones.” |