1. When one track is superimposed on the other track, it is known as ?

ladder track

double slip track

Gaunlet track

none of these

Answer: Gaunlet track

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2. The maximum limit of super elevation prescribed by by Indian railways on broad gauge is ?

76.2 mm

83.2 mm

101.6 mm

165.1mm

Answer: 165.1mm

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3. The coning of wheels is made to prevent the ?

lateral movement of the axle

lateral movement of the wheels

damage of the inside edges of rails

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


4. Two cross-overs are laid between two tracks in the case of ?

diamond crossing

scissors crossing

level crossing

all of these

Answer: scissors crossing

Explanation:


5. Which of the following is a cast iron sleeper ?

pot sleepers

box sleepers

plate sleepers

duplex sleepers

Answer: duplex sleepers

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6. The chief function of sleepers is to ?

support the rails

keep the two rails at correct gauge

distribute the load coming on rails to the ballast

none of these

Answer: none of these

Explanation:


7. The railway system of India is the .......... longest in the world under a single management ?

first

second

third

fourth

Answer: second

Explanation:


8. The mass of a rail chair is about ?

10 kg

15.6 kg

22 kg

30 kg

Answer: 22 kg

Explanation:


9. The broad gauge is ....... wide ?

0.6096 m

0.762 m

1.00 m

1.676 m

Answer: 1.676 m

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10. The track from which train diverts is known ?

turn-out

main line

crossing track

point

Answer: main line

Explanation: