UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PM to visit Meerut on 22 February

Q1. Which one of the following ministries of the Union Government exercises administrative control over the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the nodal implementing agency of the Namo Bharat RRTS?

  • A. Ministry of Railways
  • B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  • D. Ministry of Urban Development and Panchayati Raj

Q2. In the context of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS, the term 'priority section' most precisely refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The 17-km Sahibabad–Duhai Depot stretch, the first operational segment of the corridor, opened in October 2023
  • B. The 17-km Sahibabad–Duhai Depot stretch, opened in March 2019 when the foundation stone was laid
  • C. The full 82-km Sarai Kale Khan–Modipuram corridor dedicated to the nation in February 2026
  • D. The 54-km Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar extension opened ahead of the rest of the corridor

Q3. Before the full corridor opened, Namo Bharat services operated across a 42-km stretch of the Delhi–Meerut RRTS. How many stations did this 42-km operational stretch comprise?

  • A. 6
  • B. 9
  • C. 11
  • D. 13

Q4. Consider the following statements about the technical specifications of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS: 1. The corridor runs about 82 km between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram. 2. Namo Bharat trains have a design speed of 180 km/h. 3. Namo Bharat trains have an operating speed of 160 km/h. 4. Namo Bharat trains are hauled by diesel traction. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. The corridor runs about 82 km between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram.
  2. Namo Bharat trains have a design speed of 180 km/h.
  3. Namo Bharat trains have an operating speed of 160 km/h.
  4. Namo Bharat trains are hauled by diesel traction.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 4 only

Q5. On the fully operational Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, the end-to-end journey between Delhi and Meerut takes approximately how many minutes?

  • A. About 58 minutes
  • B. About 30 minutes
  • C. About 100 minutes
  • D. About 45 minutes

Q6. Consider the following statements comparing the Meerut Metro with other rail systems: 1. Unlike a conventional city metro, the Meerut Metro runs on the same track and stations as the Namo Bharat RRTS. 2. The Meerut Metro's maximum operating speed is higher than that of a typical Indian city metro. 3. The Meerut Metro's operating speed is higher than the operating speed of Namo Bharat trains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike a conventional city metro, the Meerut Metro runs on the same track and stations as the Namo Bharat RRTS.
  2. The Meerut Metro's maximum operating speed is higher than that of a typical Indian city metro.
  3. The Meerut Metro's operating speed is higher than the operating speed of Namo Bharat trains.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. With reference to the operation of the Meerut Metro, which one of the following statements is correct?

  • A. It is operated by NCRTC, the same agency that operates the Namo Bharat RRTS
  • B. It is operated exclusively by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
  • C. It is operated solely by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
  • D. It is operated entirely by Indian Railways

Q8. The remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat RRTS and the Meerut Metro were dedicated to the nation on 22 February 2026 by whom?

  • A. The Prime Minister of India
  • B. The President of India
  • C. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
  • D. The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs

Q9. Consider the following that are said to have been inaugurated/dedicated on 22 February 2026 during the PM's Meerut visit: 1. The 5-km Sarai Kale Khan–New Ashok Nagar section 2. The 21-km Meerut South–Modipuram section 3. The 17-km Sahibabad–Duhai Depot priority section 4. The Meerut Metro service between Meerut South and Modipuram Which of the above is/are correctly identified as inaugurated/dedicated on 22 February 2026?

  1. The 5-km Sarai Kale Khan–New Ashok Nagar section
  2. The 21-km Meerut South–Modipuram section
  3. The 17-km Sahibabad–Duhai Depot priority section
  4. The Meerut Metro service between Meerut South and Modipuram
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q10. Consider the following statements distinguishing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) from a conventional city metro: 1. RRTS trains have a design speed of up to 180 km/h. 2. RRTS is designed primarily for regional/inter-city commuting, unlike metros meant for intra-city travel. 3. On the Delhi–Meerut RRTS, trains are planned at intervals of about every 5 to 10 minutes. 4. RRTS trains have lower operating speeds than typical city metros. Which of the above is/are correctly identified as features of RRTS?

  1. RRTS trains have a design speed of up to 180 km/h.
  2. RRTS is designed primarily for regional/inter-city commuting, unlike metros meant for intra-city travel.
  3. On the Delhi–Meerut RRTS, trains are planned at intervals of about every 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. RRTS trains have lower operating speeds than typical city metros.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. The National Capital Region Planning Board, whose Functional Plan on Transport recommended the RRTS corridors for the NCR, was constituted under which one of the following Acts?

  • A. The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985
  • B. The Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978
  • C. The Delhi Development Act, 1957
  • D. The Railways Act, 1989