Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Railway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following ballast is used at points and crossings?

A. 50mm
B. 40mm
C. 25mm
D. 72mm
Answer» D. 72mm
2.

Previously which of the following ballast was used for flat bottom sleepers?

A. 50mm
B. 36mm
C. 25mm
D. 74mm
Answer» B. 36mm
3.

The ballast provides stiffness to the track.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which element transfers its load directly to the Ballast?

A. Sleepers
B. Wheels
C. Locomotive
D. Formation
Answer» B. Wheels
5.

Which of the following is not a function of Ballast?

A. Providing a bed for sleepers
B. Holding sleepers in position
C. Providing effective drainage
D. Providing resistance to wheels
Answer» E.