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The arrangement of rails which permit trains to cross another track and also to divert to the other track, is called
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A. diamond crossing
B. diamond crossing with single slip
C. diamond crossing with double slip
D. cross over.
Correct Answer
diamond crossing with double slip
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1. Monnier, the inventor of R.C.C., suggested the introduction of reinforced cement concert sleepers for the railways in
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A. 1857
B. 1867
C. 1877
D. 1887
E. 1897
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Correct Answer: 1877
2. A wing rail is renewed or reconditioned if its maximum vertical wear is
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A. 9.5 m
B. 7.5 m
C. 5.5 m
D. 5.0 m
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Correct Answer: 9.5 m
3. Degree of a railway curve is defined as number of degrees subtended at the centre of a curve by an arc of
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A. 10 m
B. 15 m
C. 20 m
D. 30.5 m
E. 30 m
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Correct Answer: 30.5 m
4. The distance between the theoretical noses of crossing along the same rail, in case of diamond crossing, is
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A.
B.
C.
D.
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5. For calculating the length of curve lead (C.L.), the correct formula is
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A. C.L. = G. cot ?/2
B. C.L. =
2
IG
C. C.L. = 2
GN
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
6. On Indian Railways standard length of rails for M.G. track, is
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A. 33 ft (10.06 m)
B. 36 ft (10.97 m)
C. 39 ft (11.89 m)
D. 42 ft (12.8 m)
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Correct Answer: 39 ft (11.89 m)
7. On Indian Railways standard length of rails for B.G. track, is
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A. 33 ft (10.06 m)
B. 36 ft (10.97 m)
C. 39 ft (11.89 m)
D. 42 ft (12.8 m)
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Correct Answer: 42 ft (12.8 m)
8. Indian Railways detects the rail flow by
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A. Mitsubish Rail flow dector
B. Soni Rail flow dector
C. Audi-gauge Rail flow detector
D. Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.
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Correct Answer: Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.
9. The spike commonly used to fix rails to wooden sleepers in Indian railways, is
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A. dog spike
B. screw spike
C. round spike
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
10. The main advantage of a cement concrete sleeper, is :
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A. its heavy weight which improves the track modulus
B. its capacity to maintain gauge
C. its suitability for track circuiting
D. its flat bottom which is very suitable for modern track
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
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