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