Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 8 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 sleepers is used by the Indian railways?

A. CST-9
B. CST-13
C. CST-11
D. CST-12
Answer» B. CST-13
2.

What is used in CST-11 sleepers to accommodate the pandrol clip?

A. Double coil spring washers
B. A shoulder is provided
C. Lugs and keys
D. Single coil washer
Answer» C. Lugs and keys
3.

What is used to hold the rail in case of CST-10 sleepers?

A. Fixed lug and key
B. Double coil spring washers
C. Clips and keys
D. Elastic fastenings
Answer» C. Clips and keys
4.

Which of the following is not true about the CST-9 sleepers?

A. Not suitable for mechanical maintenance with tie hammers
B. Limited strength to hold LWRs
C. Very less lateral stability
D. Needs more attention
Answer» D. Needs more attention
5.

Why were CST-9 sleepers available with reverse jaws?

A. For anti-sabotage measures
B. For making it attractive
C. For easy manufacturing
D. Less wear and tear
Answer» B. For making it attractive
6.

What is the full form of CST-9 sleepers?

A. Central Standard Trial-9
B. Central Strength Tally-9
C. Compressive Strength Target-9
D. Cast Steel Trial-9
Answer» B. Central Strength Tally-9
7.

The inspection and maintenance of Cast iron pot sleepers is very easy.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following is true about cast iron sleepers?

A. They are difficult to manufacture
B. Less scrap value
C. Difficult gauge maintenance
D. Good lateral stability
Answer» D. Good lateral stability