GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Transport and Communication2005

Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways. 1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur. 2. 'Indrail pass' - a travel-as-you- please ticket has been created especially for freedom and sports persons who have represented India in any game/sport. 3. Fairy Queen is a train using the world's oldest working engine and the Indian railways conduct a journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

2 only

B

3 only

C

1 and 2

D

None

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Headquarters of the North Western Railway are located in Jaipur, not Jodhpur. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indrail pass is a travel-as-you-please ticket primarily intended for foreign tourists and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), not specifically for freedom fighters or sports persons. 3. Statement 3 is correct. The Fairy Queen holds the record for the world's oldest working steam engine and Indian Railways uses it for heritage tourism, often covering wildlife and heritage sites.

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