The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.) 35/R 52.5/R 105/R 70/R TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
In a B.G. railway track, the specified ruling gradent is 1 in 250. The horizontal curve of 3° on a gradient of 1 in 250 will have the permissible gradient of 1 in 512 1 in 457 1 in 357 1 in 257 TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
In a shunting signal if the red band is inclined at 45° it indicates stop proceed cautiously proceed None of these TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at both (A) and (B) None of these nose of crossing toe of the switch TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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 TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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 ? detectors stretcher bar point lock iock bar TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
A treadle bar is used for track maintenance setting marshalling yard signals setting points and crossings interlocking points and signal TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Vertical curves are provided where algebraic difference between grades is equal to or less than 4 mm/m more than 4mm/m more than 2 mm/m less than 2 mm/m TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
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 3,1,4,2 1,3,4,2 3,1,2,4 1,3,2,4 TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?
Switch angle depends on i) heel divergence ii) length of tongue rail iii) flangeway clearance iv) throw of switch The correct answer is (ii) and (iii) (i)and(iv) (i) and (ii) (iii) and (iv) TRUE ANSWER : ? YOUR ANSWER : ?