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This section includes 6 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 clearances will not be taken into consideration for adjacent and curved Tracks? |
| A. | Sway |
| B. | Lean |
| C. | Overthrow |
| D. | End throw |
| Answer» C. Overthrow | |
| 2. |
Which of the following gives the extra clearance outside the curve? |
| A. | E2 – C2/8R |
| B. | E2 – C2/16R |
| C. | E – C/8R |
| D. | E – C/16R |
| Answer» B. E2 – C2/16R | |
| 3. |
What is the value of the extra clearance on inside of the curve due to sway of vehicles? |
| A. | Equal to clearance due to leaning |
| B. | Half of the clearance due to leaning |
| C. | one fourth of clearance due to leaning |
| D. | Twice of clearance due to leaning |
| Answer» D. Twice of clearance due to leaning | |
| 4. |
What is the formula for calculating the extra clearance required for leaning? |
| A. | he/G |
| B. | 4he/G |
| C. | he/G2 |
| D. | he/2G |
| Answer» B. 4he/G | |
| 5. |
The extra clearance required at centre of the vehicle which projects towards the inside of the curve is called _________ |
| A. | Overthrow |
| B. | End throw |
| C. | Side throw |
| D. | Stage throw |
| Answer» B. End throw | |
| 6. |
Why is the effect of curvature taken into consideration for providing extra clearance on curves? |
| A. | Because of high speed of locomotive |
| B. | Because of rigid wheel base |
| C. | To easily move on gradients |
| D. | To accommodate more passengers |
| Answer» C. To easily move on gradients | |