RAILWAY ENGINEERING QUIZ

Number of switches provided on a Gaunt-letted track is

2

1

None of these

3

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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

1 and 2 are correct

1 and 4 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

3 and 4 are correct

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The limiting value of cant excess for Broad Gauge is

55 mm

l00 mm

75 mm

65 mm

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The side slope of embankments for a railway track is generally taken as

1.5:1

2:1

1:2

1:1

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The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Metre Gauge is

20 mm/sec

65 mm/sec

35 mm/sec

55 mm/sec

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The reception signal is i) outer signal ii) home signal iii) starter iv) advanced starter The correct answer is

(ii) and (iii)

(iii) and (iv)

(i) and (ii)

(i)and(iv)

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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

1 and 4 are correct

3 and 4 are correct

1 and 2 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

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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

1 and 4 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

I and 2 are correct

3 and 4 are correct

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Composite sleeper index is the index of

Strength and toughness

Hardness and strength

Toughness and wear resistance

Wear resistance and hardness

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

89 mm

95 mm

115 mm

100 mm

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Number of switches provided on a Gaunt-letted track is

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

The limiting value of cant excess for Broad Gauge is

The side slope of embankments for a railway track is generally taken as

The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Metre Gauge is

The reception signal is<br/>i) outer signal<br/>ii) home signal<br/>iii) starter<br/>iv) advanced starter <br/>The correct answer 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

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

Composite sleeper index is the index of

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