{"id":88377,"date":"2025-06-01T07:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88377"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:09:08","slug":"the-indian-railways-have-gone-in-for-qualitative-improvements-since-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-indian-railways-have-gone-in-for-qualitative-improvements-since-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since independence. Which of the following have taken place in recent years ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Gauge conversion<\/li>\n<li>2. Track electrification<\/li>\n<li>3. Automatic signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2017<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2017\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nAll three statements &#8211; gauge conversion, track electrification, and automatic signals &#8211; represent significant qualitative improvements that have been undertaken by the Indian Railways, particularly in recent decades.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nIndian Railways is continuously upgrading its infrastructure to improve efficiency, speed, safety, and capacity. These initiatives are part of modernization efforts.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n&#8211; Gauge conversion involves converting metre gauge and narrow gauge lines to broad gauge, allowing for seamless movement of trains across the network.<br \/>\n&#8211; Track electrification reduces dependence on fossil fuels, increases speed, and reduces operational costs. Significant progress has been made in electrifying railway lines across India.<br \/>\n&#8211; Automatic signalling systems enhance safety and allow for higher traffic density on routes. Implementation is ongoing on major and high-density lines.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since independence. Which of the following have taken place in recent years ? 1. Gauge conversion 2. Track electrification 3. 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