RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Which of the following factors govern the choice of the gauge ? i) volume and nature of traffic ii) speed of train iii) physical features of the country The correct answer is

both (ii) and (iii)

both (i) and (ii)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

only (i)

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Metal sleepers are superior to wooden sleepers with respect to

life

track circuiting

fastening

cost

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The height of the rail for 52 kg rail section is

162 mm

156 mm

187 mm

189 mm

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Yellow lighthand signal indicates

None of these

proceed

stop

proceed cautiously

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52 kg rails are mostly used in

Meter Gauge

Broad Gauge

both (a) and (b)

Narrow Gauge

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Which of the following mechanical devices is used to ensure that route cannot be changed while the train is on the point even after putting back the signal ?

point lock

detectors

iock bar

stretcher bar

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At points and crossings, the total number of sleepers for 1 in 12 turnouts in Broad Gauge is

72

70

71

73

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Number of keys used in CST-9 sleeper is

2

4

None of these

3

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Largest percentage of material in the rail is in its

head

head and foot both

web

foot

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If a is the angle of crossing, then the number of crossings ‘N’ according to right angle method is given by

cot(a)

cot(oc/2)

Vi cosec(a/2)

Vi cot(cc/2)

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