Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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
Discussion
2.

Which of the following gives the extra clearance outside the curve?

A. E<sup>2</sup> C<sup>2</sup>/8R
B. E<sup>2</sup> C<sup>2</sup>/16R
C. E C/8R
D. E C/16R
Answer» B. E<sup>2</sup> C<sup>2</sup>/16R
Discussion
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
Discussion
4.

What is the formula for calculating the extra clearance required for leaning?

A. he/G
B. 4he/G
C. he/G<sup>2</sup>
D. he/2G
Answer» B. 4he/G
Discussion
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
Discussion
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
Discussion