Question 1

The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by

Accepted Answer

A)  70/R
B)  52.5/R
C)  35/R
D)  105/RR B

Question 2

The arrangement of rails which permit trains to cross another track and also to divert to the other track, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Diamond crossing
B)  Diamond crossing with single slip
C)  Diamond crossing with double slip
D)  Cross over C

Question 3

On Indian Railways, angle of crossing between gauge faces of Vee, is generally calculated by

Accepted Answer

A)  Cole's method
B)  Centre line method
C)  Isosceles triangle method
D)  Both (a)  and (b)  A

Question 4

If the standard length of a B.G. crossing is 597 cm, the number of crossing, is

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 8½
B)  1 in 12
C)  1 in 16
D)  None of these

Question 5

Ballast packed below and around the sleepers to transfer the load from sleepers to formation, generally consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  Broken stones
B)  Gravels
C)  Moorum
D)  All the above

Question 6

Stock rails are

Accepted Answer

A)  Parts of crossing
B)  Fitted against check rails
C)  Fitted against tongue rails
D)  Laid between heel of switch and nose of crossing

Question 7

Wheels of a rolling stock are provided flanges on

Accepted Answer

A)  Outer side
B)  Inner side
C)  Both sides
D)  Neither side

Question 8

Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers.
1) They improve the track modulus.
2) They have good scrap value.
3) They render transportation easy.
4) They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily.
Of these statements

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 are correct
B)  2 and 3 are correct
C)  3 and 4 are correct
D)  1 and 4 are correct

Question 9

Staggered rail joints are generally provided

Accepted Answer

A)  On curves
B)  On tangents
C)  On bridges
D)  In tunnels

Question 10

The factor for deciding the type of sleeper, is

Accepted Answer

A)  Easy fixing and removal of rails
B)  Provision of sufficient bearing area for rails
C)  Initial and maintenance costs
D)  All the above

Question 11

The correct relation between curve lead (CL), switch lead (SL) and lead of crossing (L) is given by

Accepted Answer

A)  CL = L - SL
B)  L =CL - SL
C)  SL = L + CL
D)  L = (CL + SL) /2

Question 12

For inspection and packing of ballast, each pot sleeper is provided with

Accepted Answer

A)  One hole
B)  Two holes
C)  Three holes
D)  Four holes

Question 13

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleepers transfer the load of moving locomotive to the girders of the bridges
B)  Sleepers act as a non-elastic medium between the rails and ballast
C)  Sleepers hold the rails at 1 in 20 tilt inward
D)  Sleepers hold the rails loose on curve

Question 14

Heel of crossing is the line joining

Accepted Answer

A)  Ends of splice rail and point rail
B)  Ends of lead rails butting the crossing
C)  Ends of wing rails
D)  Throat and actual nose of crossing

Question 15

The main advantage of a cement concrete sleeper, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Its heavy weight which improves the track modulus
B)  Its capacity to maintain gauge
C)  Its suitability for track circuiting
D)  All the above

Question 16

The maximum degree of curvature for Meter Gauge is limited to

Accepted Answer

A)  10°
B)  16°
C)  30°
D)  40°

Question 17

Minimum gradient in station yards is generally limited to

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 1000
B)  1 in 750
C)  1 in 500
D)  Zero

Question 18

The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively

Accepted Answer

A)  12 m and 12 m
B)  12 m and 13 m
C)  13 m and 12 m
D)  13 m and 13 m

Question 19

The grade compensation on B.G. tracks on Indian Railways, is

Accepted Answer

A)  0.02 %
B)  0.03 %
C)  0.04 %
D)  0.05 %

Question 20

The standard width of ballast for M.G. track in Indian Railways, is kept

Accepted Answer

A)  3.35 m
B)  3.53 m
C)  2.30 m
D)  2.50 m

Exam 2: Railway Track Components and Measurements