Subject: Rail Transport Class: FYBTM Semester: I Maximum Marks: 75 Duration: 2 ½ Hours
Subject: Rail Transport Class: FYBTM Semester: I Maximum Marks: 75 Duration: 2 ½ hours
Note: All the questions are compulsory, with internal options. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q1. A) Fill in the Blanks: (Consider Any Eight) (08)
1. At present, the Indian Railways are divided into 16 zones. 2. PRS is the application software used by Indian Railway for handling passenger reservation system. 3. The 1st Indian train ran from Boribunder (Bombay/ VT) to Thane. 4. Steam Engines are the oldest types of locomotives. 5. The term fixed stock refers to the things which are a collective term for the track, signals, stations, other buildings, electric wires, etc., necessary to operate a railway. 6. The New Guarantee System is known as the 3rd phase. 7. The rate of return in the Old Guarantee System was 5% on all capital raised by the investors/ companies. 8. Wagons/ goods trains are unpowered railway vehicles that are used for the transportation of cargo. 9. In the year 1905, the Railway Board was established. 10. Scale P is applicable to parcels carried as Premium Parcels on Mail/Express/Special Trains.
Q1.B) Match the Following Columns: (Consider Any Seven) (07)
Ans:
S. No Column A Column B 1. North Western Zone Headquarter is situated in Jaipur 2. Duronto Express Superfast Express Train 3. Fairy Queen Luxurious Tourist Train 4. South Central Zone Headquarter is situated in Secunderabad 5. Northeast Frontier Zone Headquarter is situated in Guwahati 6. Board Gauge Railway tracks are 1.69m wide 7. Northern Zone Headquarter is situated in Delhi 8. Samjhuata Express International Passenger Train 9. Meter Gauge Railway tracks are 1.00m wide 10. North Eastern Zone Headquarter is situated in Gorakhpur
Q2.A) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Indian Railway Transport? (15)
Advantages: 1. Dependable 2. Better Organised 3. High speed over long distance 4. Suitable for heavy and bulky goods 5. Cheaper 6. Safety 7. Public welfare 8. Administrative Facilities of Government 9. Lager Capacity 10. Employment Opportunities 11. Helps in trade and development 12. Unaffected by climatic changes
Disadvantages:
1. Huge Capital Outlay 2. Lack of flexibility 3. Lack of door to door service 4. Monopoly 5. Unsuitable for short distances 6. Booking formalities 7. No rural service 8. Under-utilised Capacity 9. Centralised Administration
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Q2. B) Write a note on the historical background of the Indian Railways. (08)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
On the 16 April 1853, a red-letter day appeared in the glorious history of the Indian Railways. On the day, the very first Railway train in India ran over a stretch of 21 miles from Bombay to Thane, three locomotives, Sahib, Sindh and Sultan, hauled it. This pioneer Railway train consisting of 14 Railway carriages carrying almost 400 guests, steamed off at 3:30 pm amidst the loud applause of a vast multitude and to the salute of 21 guns. It reached Thane at about 4.45 pm. The development of Railways in India dates back to the second decade of the nineteenth century, the first British government reflected their initiative that the Railways should also be introduced in India. Finally, in the mid nineteenth century Railways came to India as planned by the government of that time and also as per requisite of the public. Firstly the purpose of the Railways was to fulfill the social and economical needs of the country; Secondly for use of military purpose, to defend of the sub continent; and finally for export of raw material from India to England for earning profits. The initial proposal came in 1843-44 to introduce Railways lines in India. The East India Company made contracts with private English companies like East Indian Railway (EIR) Company and Great Peninsular Railway (GPR) Company formed in1845.
Q2. C) Describe the New Guarantee System in IR. (07)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
The New Guarantee System (1882-1900): 3rd Phase - (i) Railway lines managed by private companies from the beginning were declared to be the property of the Secretary of State for India who reserved the right to terminate the contract after 25 years and/or at subsequent 10-year intervals on payment of the capital provided by the companies; (ii) The interest guaranteed to the companies on their capital was pegged at a lower rate, usually 3%; and (iii) The Government retained a much larger share of the surplus profits, usually three-fifths. When the contracts of the old guarantee companies ran out, the Government acquired the railway lines; some of which were retained under direct State management and others were handed over again for management to the same companies under the NGS. However, the construction of railway lines had not altogether been given up by the State. The State continued to construct both protective and productive and self- supporting railways leaving only profitable lines to private companies.
Q3. A) Write a detailed note on IRCTC. (15)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways. IRCTC was incorporated on 27th September, 1999 as an extended arm of the Indian Railways to upgrade, professionalize and manage the catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains and other locations and to promote domestic and international tourism through development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information & commercial publicity and global reservation systems.
Main Activities:
1. Online ticketing 2. Tatkal 3. Catering 4. Tourism (Railway) 5. IRCTC vigilance 6. Rail Neer 7. Bharat Darshan 8. Complaint Management System 9. Railway Enqiury 10. Online Portal/ website
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Q3. B) Describe the various types of tourist trains in India. (08)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
Palace on Wheels Deccan Odyssey Golden Chariot Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Maharajas’ Express Duronto Express Rajdhani Superfast Shatabdi Express Passenger Trains
Q3. C) State the various types of accommodation classes in the passenger trains. (07)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
1. First Class AC 2. Second Class/ Two tier AC 3. Three tier AC 4. Chair Car 5. Sleeper Class 6. Unreserved 7. Reserved – executive 8. Reserved – defence/ Military
Q4. A) State the plans and achievements of the Indian Railways. (15)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
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Q4.B) Explain the various types of wagons used in Indian Railways. (08)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
1. BOXN 2. BCN 3. BOX 4. BTPN 5. BOBS 6. BLCA 7. BCCNR 8. BCX
Q4. C) Write a note on the production units and subsidiaries of the Indian Railways. (07)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
Bharat Wagon and Engineering Co. Ltd. Centre for Railway Information Systems Container Corporation of India Limited Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited Indian Railway Construction (IRCON) International Limited Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited Konkan Railway Corporation Limited Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Railtel Corporation of India Limited Rail India Technical and Economic Services Limited Rail Vikas Nigam Limited Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited, that has constructed and operates Delhi Metro network, is an independent organisation not connected to the Indian Railways. Similar metro rail corporations in other cities (except Kolkata Metro in Kolkata) are not connected to the Indian Railways.
Q5. A) Explain about the HRM of Indian Railways. (08)
(Consider Relevant Answers)
Personnel Management : (i) Manpower Planning. (ii) Recruitment. (iii) Training. (iv) Promotions. (v) Seniority. (vi) Reservation. (vii) Transfer & Posting. (viii) Payments, Salary & Wages. (ix) Final Settlement.
Industrial Relations : (i) Maintenance of cordial Industrial Relations. (ii) Workers' participation in Management. (iii) All Welfare Activities. (iv) Grievance Redressal.
Legal & Court matters : (i) Legal & Court Cases Work (H) Implementation of Labour Laws (iii) Hours of Employment Regulations (HOER)
Q5. B) Describe the Regrouping and Nationalisation of the Railways. (07) (Consider Relevant Answers)
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Q5. Write Short Note on: (Attempt any 3) (15)
1. Evolution of Railway Board. 2. Types of Scales and Locomotives. 3. Wagon Pooling and Rake Sharing. 4. SWOT analysis of Indian Railways. 5. Old Guarantee system.
(Consider Relevant Answers any three)