Question

Who became the first woman engine driver for Northern Railways?
A.Laxmi Lakra
B.Bachendri Pal
С.Santoshi Yadav
D.Kiran Bedi

Answer 1

Hint:Railways constitute the principal mode of transportation for passengers. It brings together people from the farthest corner of the country for conducting business.Railways knit the whole country into a single network.It brings villagers more close to cities.

Complete answer:
 Railways help in reducing suffering during natural calamity. Railway transport raw material to production units and finished goods to market.Based on width of track ,the Indian Railways is divided into three categories. They are Broad Gauge,meter gauge and narrow gauge. New Delhi is the headquarters of Northern Railway.Laxmi Lakra was born in a poor tribal family in Jharkhand. she studied in a government school. It was very hard being a girl to get a diploma in electronics. She gave a railway exam and passed it in first attempt to get a challenge. When anybody says it is not for girls she made sure that she does it.Lakshmi Lakhra was the first woman to join Northern Railways in India. She was an engine driver. She was the second woman to join Central Railways after Surekha Yadav. Lakshmi lakra hailed from Jharkhand. She is an inspiration to many women as she broke the stereotype by choosing a male-dominating profession.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Railways facilitate easy movement of police. Railways provide a comfortable journey as the train has enough space to stretch the body at Nights. One can sleep comfortably, rail travel is safe and comfortable for families.It is the most efficient and cost effective means of transport to travel in.