Question

Assertion (A): Railway system has been divided into 18 zones.

Reason (R): Indian Railway’s huge size will put pressure on a centralised management system.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones to reduce pressure on a centralised management system due to the railway’s huge size and complexity. This division helps in better management and efficiency.