RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

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)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

both (i) and (ii)

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The rail is designated by its

weight per unit length

length

cross-section

weight

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When the rail ends rest on a joint sleeper, the joint is termed as

supported rail joint

base joint

bridge joint

suspended rail joint

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Consider the following statements: Automatic signalling system results in 1. greater risk 2. higher efficiency 3. avoidance of block instruments 4. higher operating cost Of these statements

3 and 4 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

1 and 4 are correct

I and 2 are correct

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Anti creep bearing plates are provided on

bridges and approaches

None of these

both (A) and (B)

joints

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

(iii) and (iv)

(i) and (ii)

(i)and(iv)

(ii) and (iii)

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

7235 mm²

6155 mm²

6615 mm²

7825 mm²

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The slipping of driving wheels of locomotives on the rail surface causes

scabbing of rails

corrugation of rails

wheel burns

hogging of rails

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The maximum degree of curvature for Meter Gauge is limited to

30°

10°

40°

16°

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The limiting value of cant excess for Broad Gauge is

65 mm

75 mm

l00 mm

55 mm

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