Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

The operating cost per tonne per km _______ with increase in gauge width.

A. Decreases
B. Independent
C. Increases
D. Neither increase nor decrease
Answer» B. Independent
2.

Metre gauge track routes in India can be classified as ______

A. P-route, Q-route and R-route
B. Q-route, R-route and S-route
C. R-route, S-route and T-route
D. S-route, T-route and U-route
Answer» C. R-route, S-route and T-route
3.

A new rail line needs to be constructed in a sparsely populated town. Which type of gauge can be recommended?

A. Broad gauge
B. Standard gauge
C. Narrow gauge
D. Meter gauge
Answer» D. Meter gauge
4.

If the width of the gauge is increased, which of the following cost is increased significantly?

A. Cost of construction
B. Cost of acquiring land
C. Cost of rolling stock
D. Cost of signals
Answer» C. Cost of rolling stock
5.

Identify the correct relation.

A. Wheel diameter = 0.25 times gauge distance
B. Wheel diameter = gauge distance
C. Wheel diameter = 0.75 times gauge distance
D. Wheel diameter = 1.5 times gauge distance
Answer» D. Wheel diameter = 1.5 times gauge distance
6.

As per Indian Railways, the broad gauge has been classified into _____ groups based on _____ criteria.

A. Four, speed
B. Five, terrain
C. Four, terrain
D. Five, speed
Answer» E.
7.

A narrow gauge can carry more traffic as compared to the broad gauge.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

How is speed of the train related to the gauge distance provided?

A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
C. Not related to the gauge distance provided
D. Varies according to the topography of the place
Answer» B. Inversely proportional
9.

Which of the following is recommended while choosing a gauge in a particular country?

A. Providing a uniform gauge throughout the country
B. Providing two types of gauge in a country
C. Providing three types of gauge in a country
D. Providing more than three types of gauge in a country
Answer» B. Providing two types of gauge in a country
10.

Which of the following is not a factor influencing the choice of gauge?

A. Cost of construction
B. Volume of traffic
C. Topography of the area
D. Weather conditions
Answer» E.