The correct answer is: A. Kapurthala
The Wheel and Axle Plant of the Indian Railways is located in Kapurthala, Punjab, India. It was established in 1962 and is one of the largest wheel and axle manufacturing plants in the world. The plant has a capacity of manufacturing 1.2 million wheels and 1.5 million axles per year. It supplies wheels and axles to all the major railway zones in India.
The plant is spread over an area of 1,000 acres and has a workforce of over 5,000 employees. It is a state-of-the-art plant with all the latest machinery and equipment. The plant is ISO 9001:2008 certified and has a strong focus on quality.
The plant manufactures a wide range of wheels and axles for different types of locomotives and rolling stock. It also manufactures special wheels and axles for high-speed trains and other applications.
The plant is a major contributor to the Indian economy and provides employment to a large number of people. It is also a major supplier of wheels and axles to the global railway industry.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B, Varanasi, is the location of the Diesel Locomotive Works.
- Option C, Bangalore, is the location of the Integral Coach Factory.
- Option D, Rae Bareilly, is the location of the Coach Factory.