RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Consider the following surveys. 1. Reconnaissance survey 2. Preliminary survey 3. Traffic survey 4. Location survey The correct sequence in which these surveys are conducted before the alignment of a track is finalised is

1,3,4,2

3,1,4,2

1,3,2,4

3,1,2,4

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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

only (i)

both (ii) and (iii)

both (i) and (ii)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

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Which of the following methods of designation of crossing is mostly used in India ?

center line method

None of these

right angle method

isosceles angle method

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In a scissors cross-over, the crossings provided are<br/>i) 2 obtuse angle crossings<br/>ii) 4 obtuse angle crossings<br/>iii) 4 acute angle crossings<br/>iv) 6 acute angle crossings<br/>The correct answer is

(i) and (iii)

(i)and(iv)

(ii) and (iii)

(ii) and (iv)

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The cross-sectional area of 52 kg flat footed rail is

7825 mm²

6155 mm²

7235 mm²

6615 mm²

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Creep is the

Vertical movement of rail

Longitudinal movement of rail

Difference in level of two rails

Lateral movement of rail

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Number offish bolts per fish plate is

6

2

5

4

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Switch angle depends on i) heel divergence ii) length of tongue rail iii) flangeway clearance iv) throw of switch The correct answer is

(i)and(iv)

(i) and (ii)

(iii) and (iv)

(ii) and (iii)

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Which of the following turnouts is most commonly used for goods train on Indian Railways ?

1 in 12

1 in 20

1 in 8’/2

1 in 16

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

proceed

None of these

proceed cautiously

stop

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