1. The rail seat is given a slope of ?

1 in 10

1 in 20

1 in 30

1 in 40

Answer: 1 in 20

Explanation:


2. Maximum packing space provided between two sleepers is ?

250 to 300 mm

300 to 350 mm

350 to 400 mm

400 to 450 mm

Answer: 300 to 350 mm

Explanation:


3. Which of the following statement is correct ?

The tongue rail should be longer than the stock rail

The tongue rail should be smaller than rigid wheel base of the vehicle

Track spacing is the distance between the running edge of stock and switch rails at the switch heel

Facing points are such places in the rack where trains first pass over switches and then over crossings

Answer: Facing points are such places in the rack where trains first pass over switches and then over crossings

Explanation:


4. The main disadvantage of cast iron sleeper is ?

that they are liable to crack

that they are liable to break

that they are liable to get rusted

both (a) and (b)

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


5. In U.S.A., rails used are .................... long ?

20 m

30 m

40 m

50 m

Answer: 30 m

Explanation:


6. Which of the following bolt is not used in rail tracks ?

Fish bolt

Dog bolt

Eye bolt

Rag bolt

Answer: Eye bolt

Explanation:


7. The overall depth of a dog spike is ?

120.6 mm

159.5 mm

175.9 mm

180.6 mm

Answer: 120.6 mm

Explanation:


8. For undeveloped areas, the type of gauge adopted is ?

broad gauge

meter gauge

narrow gauge

all of these

Answer: meter gauge

Explanation:


9. For new embankments in black cotton soil, the material used as blanket is ?

sand

moorum

coal ash

broken stone

Answer: moorum

Explanation:


10. In India, for broad gauge track, the maximum height of a loaded goods wagon is fixed ?

3.40 m

4.72 m

5.32 m

5.87 m

Answer: 4.72 m

Explanation: