Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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