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If the standard length of a B.G. crossing is 597 cm, the number of crossing, is
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A. 1 in
B. 1 in 12
C. 1 in 16
D. none of these.
Correct Answer
1 in 12
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1. On B.G. tracks the distance of outer signal from station limit is kept
Options
A. 510 m
B. 520 m
C. 530 m
D. 540 m
E. 550 m
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Correct Answer: 540 m
2. If the stock rails are B.H. rails, the type of switch generally provided, is
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A. articulated
B. undercut
C. over riding
D. straight cut.
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Correct Answer: straight cut.
3. Bending of rail ends due to loose packing under a joint and loose fish Bolts, is known
Options
A. buckling
B. hogging
C. creeping
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: hogging
4. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. An extra width of 7.5 cm ballast isprovided on outside a curve if track is laid with short welded rails
B. An extra width of 7.5 cm ballast isprovided on outside a curve sharper than 3° on B.G. and M.G. tracks
C. An extra width of 15 cm ballast is provided on each shoulder if the track is laid with welded rails
D. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
5. The standard width of ballast for M.G. track in Indian Railways, is kept
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A. 3.35 m
B. 3.53 m
C. 2.30 m
D. 2.50 m
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: 2.30 m
6. Minimum gradient in station yards is generally limited to
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A. 1 in 1000
B. 1 in 750
C. 1 in 500
D. 1 in 400
E. zero
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Correct Answer: zero
7. Minimum composite sleeper index for wooden sleepers used over bridge girders, is
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A. 1455
B. 1355
C. 1255
D. 1155
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: 1455
8. For inspection and packing of ballast, each pot sleeper is provided with
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A. one hole
B. two holes
C. three holes
D. four holes.
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Correct Answer: two holes
9. In a diamond crossing, number of noses are
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A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
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Correct Answer: 6
10. The effective bearing area of all types of sleepers, is
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A. 0.40 m
2
B. 0.42 m
2
C. 0.44 m
2
D. 0.46 m
2
E. 0.50 m
2
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Correct Answer: 0.46 m
2
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