RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

The formation width for a railway track depends on the i) type of gauge ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting The correct answer is

both (i) and (iii)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

only (i)

both (i) and (ii)

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In a shunting signal if the red band is inclined at 45° it indicates

None of these

stop

proceed

proceed cautiously

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When semaphore and warner are installed on the same post, then the stop indication is given when

both arms are horizontal

both semaphore and warner arms lowered

semaphore arm lowered but warner arm horizontal

None of these

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A train is hauled by 4-8-2 locomotive. The number of driving wheels in this locomotive is

8

16

4

12

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Composite sleeper index is the index of

Toughness and wear resistance

Strength and toughness

Hardness and strength

Wear resistance and hardness

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Consider the following statements: Automatic signalling system results in 1. greater risk 2. higher efficiency 3. avoidance of block instruments 4. higher operating cost Of these statements

1 and 4 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

I and 2 are correct

3 and 4 are correct

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Number of cotters used in CST-9 sleepers is

5

3

4

2

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

only (i)

(i)and(ii)

(ii) and (iii)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

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Flat mild steel bearing plates are used

On all joints and curves

On all the above

With wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed

For points and crossings in the lead portion

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The limiting value of cant gradient for all gauges is

1 in 1200

1 in 360

1 in 1000

1 in 720

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