Question

Which type of railway engines were manufactured in Chittaranjan Locomotive works?

A.Steam Engine
B.Electric Engine
C.Diesel Engine
D.All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works is the largest locomotive production unit in the world with a record of four hundred and thirty-one locomotives which were produced in the year 2019-20. It manufactures locomotives based in India and was founded in 1947 with Indian Railways as the parent.

Complete step by step answer:
In July 1939 a committee was appointed consisting of a mechanical engineer and finance officer, Mr. J. Humpherey and Mr. K. C. Srinivasan respectively to examine the scheme of starting the manufacture of locomotives in some of the existing workshops in India. It was also responsible to report on the initial cost and financial implications of such a venture. It recommended the manufacture of locomotives despite the financial crisis at the time. Finally, in 1947, Chittranjan became the chosen location to carry out the project.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works has been named after the great freedom fighter Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. It commenced its production activity on 25 January 1950, India became a republic and adopted its constitution. The company’s initial products were steam engines (2351 in 1950-1972). From 1968-93, it produced 842 diesel locomotives. Until 1961-2020, it was able to manufacture 7212 locomotives of different types.
It expanded itself from being a manufacturer of steam locomotives to diesel locomotives and modern- high power electrical locomotives.

So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: Chittaranjan is an ideal location as it is located 10 miles near West Bengal’s coal belt and 6 miles from Maithan Dam, making the provision of hydroelectric energy possible. The hilly terrain around it also facilitates a clean and efficient drainage system.