RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Number of switches provided on a Gaunt-letted track is

2

1

3

None of these

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Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers. 1. They improve the track modulus. 2. They have good scrap value. 3. They render transportation easy. 4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily of these statements

3 and 4 are correct

1 and 4 are correct

1 and 2 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

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Staggered joints are generally provided

On curves

On straight track

None of these

When two different rail sections are required to be joined

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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

iock bar

point lock

stretcher bar

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Maximum value of ‘throw of switch’ for Broad Gauge track is

100 mm

89 mm

95 mm

115 mm

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The correct relation between curve lead (CL), switch lead (SL) and lead of cros¬sing (L) is given by

L = (CL+SL)/2

CL = L – SL

L =CL-SL

SL = L + CL

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The formation width for a railway track depends on the i) type of gauge ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting The correct answer is

both (i) and (iii)

only (i)

both (i) and (ii)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

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Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at

Speeds higher than equilibrium speed

Booked speed

Equilibrium speed

Speeds lower than equilibrium speed

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The formation width for a railway track depends on the i) type of gauge ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting The correct answer is

both (i) and (iii)

only (i)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

both (i) and (ii)

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The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively

12 m and 12 m

12 m and 13 m

13 m and 13 m

13 m and 12 m

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Number of switches provided on a Gaunt-letted track is

Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers.<br/>1. They improve the track modulus.<br/>2. They have good scrap value.<br/>3. They render transportation easy.<br/>4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily of these statements

Staggered joints are generally provided

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 ?

Maximum value of ‘throw of switch’ for Broad Gauge track is

The correct relation between curve lead (CL), switch lead (SL) and lead of cros¬sing (L) is given by

The formation width for a railway track depends on the<br/>i) type of gauge<br/>ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side<br/>iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting<br/>The correct answer is

Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at

The formation width for a railway track depends on the i) type of gauge ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting The correct answer is

The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively