Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Railway Zone)	List-II (Headquarter)
(A) South Central	(I) Bilaspur
(B) South Eastern	(II) Hubli
(C) South East Central	(III) Kolkata
(D) South Western	(IV) Secunderabad

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A)- (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• B. (A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• C. (A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• D. (A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct matches are: South Central: Secunderabad, South Eastern: Kolkata, South East Central: Bilaspur, and South Western: Hubli.

Answer 2

The Indian Railways is divided into several regions, each with its own headquarters. The correct matches for the regional divisions are as follows:

• South Central Railway: Headquarters at Secunderabad. This region covers parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra, and it plays a crucial role in connecting the southern and northern parts of India.
• South Eastern Railway: Headquarters at Kolkata. This region primarily serves the eastern parts of India, including West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, and is vital for both passenger and freight transport.
• South East Central Railway: Headquarters at Bilaspur. This region covers the central part of India, including Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and is important for the transportation of coal and other minerals.
• South Western Railway: Headquarters at Hubli. This region connects Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Goa, and is significant for both passenger travel and freight movement.

Each of these regions plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of Indian Railways, facilitating transportation across vast distances and diverse terrains.