Railways System of Pakistan – Importance and Challenges MCQS

1. What is the name of the national railway company of Pakistan?
(A) Pakistan Transport Authority
(B) Pakistan National Railways
(C) Pakistan Railways
(D) Pakistan Railway Corporation

2. Where is the headquarters of Pakistan Railways located?
(A) Islamabad
(B) Lahore
(C) Karachi
(D) Rawalpindi

3. Which major railway line connects Karachi to Peshawar?
(A) Main Line-1 (ML-1)
(B) Main Line-2 (ML-2)
(C) Circular Railway Line
(D) Coastal Railway Line

4. What is a major challenge facing Pakistan Railways today?
(A) Overproduction of trains
(B) Surplus budget
(C) Outdated infrastructure and locomotives
(D) Excess land availability

5. Under CPEC, which railway project is planned for major upgradation?
(A) ML-3
(B) ML-2
(C) ML-1
(D) ML-4

6. Which of the following is not a major function of Pakistan Railways?
(A) Freight transport
(B) Passenger services
(C) Air cargo services
(D) Parcel delivery

7. What percentage of freight is approximately carried by Pakistan Railways today?
(A) Over 50%
(B) Around 40%
(C) Less than 5%
(D) About 25%

8. Which city has the largest railway station in Pakistan by area?
(A) Lahore
(B) Karachi
(C) Rawalpindi
(D) Multan

9. When was Pakistan Railways established as a separate entity after independence?
(A) 1947
(B) 1954
(C) 1960
(D) 1972

10. Which is a proposed benefit of upgrading ML-1 under CPEC?
(A) Reduction in oil imports
(B) Increase in air travel
(C) Faster and safer rail transport
(D) Promotion of tourism only