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This section includes 7 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 usually used in yards and sidings? |
| A. | Coal ash |
| B. | Broken stone |
| C. | Moorum |
| D. | Sand |
| Answer» B. Broken stone | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is the most used ballast on Indian railways? |
| A. | Sand ballast |
| B. | Broken stone ballast |
| C. | Brickbat ballast |
| D. | Coal ash ballast |
| Answer» C. Brickbat ballast | |
| 3. |
Coal ash ballast can be harmful for steel sleepers and fittings. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 4. |
Why the moorum can be used as a blanketing material for black cotton soil? |
| A. | Its red in colour |
| B. | It is formed by laterite |
| C. | It prevents percolation of water |
| D. | It is easy to handle |
| Answer» D. It is easy to handle | |
| 5. |
The decomposition of laterite results in the formation of _______ ballast. |
| A. | Moorum |
| B. | Coal ash |
| C. | Broken stone |
| D. | Sand ballast |
| Answer» B. Coal ash | |
| 6. |
Which of the following is not a property of sand ballast? |
| A. | Provides good drainage |
| B. | Can be blown off easily |
| C. | Causes excessive wear |
| D. | Cannot be blown off easily |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Where can sand ballast be used with wooden and steel trough sleepers? |
| A. | Only coarse sand can be used |
| B. | Areas with low traffic density |
| C. | Areas with steep slope |
| D. | Areas with less rainfall |
| Answer» C. Areas with steep slope | |