Vande Bharat Extension MCQ — 95 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements about passenger and tourism benefits cited for the Vande Bharat Extension: 1. PIB said reaching Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath would become more convenient and accessible. 2. PIB said the Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat would unlock seamless connectivity and boost tourism prospects. 3. PIB said the extension was expected to reduce tourism prospects in the region. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about railway connectivity milestones mentioned with the extension: 1. The Udhampur-Katra section was commissioned in 2014. 2. The Kashmir Valley saw its first electric train in February 2024. 3. A dedicated Jammu Railway Division was created in January 2024. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about the economic linkages highlighted by PIB: 1. Kashmir's economy was described as running on crafts such as pashmina shawls, walnut wood carvings, hand-knotted carpets and saffron. 2. Enhanced rail infrastructure was described as facilitating smoother transportation of local produce. 3. PIB said foodgrains, fertilizers, salt and milk were not being transported to the region. 4. PIB said better rail connectivity would make movement of goods to national markets slower and less efficient. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about Train No. 26401/26402 after the extension: 1. Train No. 26401 was scheduled to depart Jammu Tawi at 6:20 AM. 2. Train No. 26401 was scheduled to halt at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Reasi and Banihal before Srinagar. 3. Train No. 26402 was scheduled to leave Srinagar at 2:00 PM and reach Jammu Tawi by 6:50 PM. 4. This pair was scheduled to run six days a week, except Wednesday. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about travel convenience after the Vande Bharat Extension: 1. Passengers can board the Vande Bharat directly at Jammu Tawi and reach Katra and then Srinagar without a single interchange. 2. A traveller boarding at Srinagar can reach Jammu Tawi in a single unbroken ride. 3. After the extension, passengers still have to mandatorily change trains at Katra to continue between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar. Which of the statements given above are correct?