Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Railway Zones) | List-II (Headquarters) | ||
| A. | East Central | I. | Secunderabad |
| B. | North Central | II. | Jabalpur |
| C. | South Central | III. | Allahabad |
| D. | West Central | IV. | Hajipur |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(A) East Central — this matches (IV) Hajipur. The East Central zone has its headquarters at Hajipur.
(B) North Central — this matches (III) Allahabad. Allahabad is now called Prayagraj, the headquarters of the North Central zone.
(C) South Central — this matches (I) Secunderabad. The South Central zone has its headquarters at Secunderabad.
(D) West Central — this matches (II) Jabalpur. The West Central zone has its headquarters at Jabalpur.
Note: The newest book calls the city Prayagraj, but the paper used its old name, Allahabad. When a city gets a new name, learn both names.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 7.2: Indian Railways: Railway Zones and Headquarters |
