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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q32

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As per Railway Yearbook 2019–20, what is the length (in km) of narrow gauge in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e.1604.

  • As per the Railway Yearbook of 2019-20, the length of narrow  gauge in India is 1604 km.
  • The distance between the rails is 0.762 metre or 0.610 metre. 
  • When the clear horizontal distance between the inner faces of two parallel rails forming a track is either 762 mm or 610 mm, the gauge is known as narrow gauge. It is generally confined to hilly areas.