Question 1

An extra 7.5 cm ballast width is not provided on outer side on a curve, if its degree is

Accepted Answer

A) 6° 
B) 5° 
C) 4° 
D) 3° 
A) 6° 
B) 5° 
C) 4° 
D) 3°

Question 2

In Indian railways, the ratio of axle load and weight of rail, is

Accepted Answer

A) 312 
B) 412 
C) 512 
D) 600 
A) 312 
B) 412 
C) 512 
D) 600

Question 3

Arrangement made to divert the trains from one track to another, is known as

Accepted Answer

A) Railway point 
B) Railway crossing 
C) Turnout 
D) Railway junction 
A) Railway point 
B) Railway crossing 
C) Turnout 
D) Railway junction

Question 4

Study the following statements regarding creep.
(i. Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track
(ii. Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails
(iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track.
The correct answer is

Accepted Answer

A) Only (i) 
B) (i) and (ii) 
C) (ii) and (iii) 
D) (i), (ii) and (iii) 
A) Only (i) 
B) (i) and (ii) 
C) (ii) and (iii) 
D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Question 5

Advantage of automatic signalling, is:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased safety 
B) Reduction in delays 
C) Increase in track capacity 
D) All the above 
A) Increased safety 
B) Reduction in delays 
C) Increase in track capacity 
D) All the above

Question 6

The main function of sleepers, is

Accepted Answer

A) To support rails 
B) To hold rails at correct gauge 
C) To distribute load from the rails to ballast 
D) All the above 
A) To support rails 
B) To hold rails at correct gauge 
C) To distribute load from the rails to ballast 
D) All the above

Question 7

Each block of a two-block concrete sleeper is

Accepted Answer

A) 722 mm × 295 mm × 271 mm and 215 kg in weight 
B) 250 mm × 154 mm × 196 mm and 260 kg in weight 
C) 525 mm × 350 mm × 275 mm and 280 kg in weight 
D) None of these 
A) 722 mm × 295 mm × 271 mm and 215 kg in weight 
B) 250 mm × 154 mm × 196 mm and 260 kg in weight 
C) 525 mm × 350 mm × 275 mm and 280 kg in weight 
D) None of these

Question 8

Loose jaws of steel trough sleepers are made of

Accepted Answer

A) Cast steel 
B) Mild steel 
C) Cast iron 
D) Spring steel 
A) Cast steel 
B) Mild steel 
C) Cast iron 
D) Spring steel

Question 9

The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for a B.G. railway track are

Accepted Answer

A) 2.74 m × 25 cm × 13 cm 
B) 1.83 m × 20 cm × 11 cm 
C) 1.52 m × 15 cm × 10 cm 
D) 1.75 cm × 20 cm × 12 cm 
A) 2.74 m × 25 cm × 13 cm 
B) 1.83 m × 20 cm × 11 cm 
C) 1.52 m × 15 cm × 10 cm 
D) 1.75 cm × 20 cm × 12 cm

Question 10

Maximum value of 'throw of switch' for Broad Gauge track is

Accepted Answer

A) 89 mm 
B) 95 mm 
C) 100 mm 
D) 115 mm 
A) 89 mm 
B) 95 mm 
C) 100 mm 
D) 115 mm

An extra 7.5 cm ballast width is not provided on outer side on a curve, if its degree is

In Indian railways, the ratio of axle load and weight of rail, is

Arrangement made to divert the trains from one track to another, is known as

Study the following statements regarding creep. (i. Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track (ii. Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails (iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track. The correct answer is

Advantage of automatic signalling, is:

The main function of sleepers, is

Each block of a two-block concrete sleeper is

Loose jaws of steel trough sleepers are made of

The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for a B.G. railway track are

Maximum value of 'throw of switch' for Broad Gauge track is

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Exam 4: Railway Track Design and Construction

An extra 7.5 cm ballast width is not provided on outer side on a curve, if its degree is

In Indian railways, the ratio of axle load and weight of rail, is

Arrangement made to divert the trains from one track to another, is known as

Study the following statements regarding creep. (i. Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track (ii. Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails (iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track. The correct answer is

Advantage of automatic signalling, is:

The main function of sleepers, is

Each block of a two-block concrete sleeper is

Loose jaws of steel trough sleepers are made of

The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for a B.G. railway track are

Maximum value of 'throw of switch' for Broad Gauge track is

Railway Track and Railways Components

Railway Track Components and Measurements

Railway Track Design and Maintenance

Railway Track and Infrastructure Maintenance

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