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.

There is no cant present in Cast Iron anti creep bearing plates.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

What is the value of cant provided in Mild steel canted bearing plates?

A. 1 in 30
B. 1 in 40
C. 1 in 20
D. 1 in 35
Answer» D. 1 in 35
3.

Which of the following bearing plates require a spring key?

A. Special CI bearing plates
B. Cast iron anti creep plates
C. Flat MS bearing plates
D. MS canted bearing plates
Answer» B. Cast iron anti creep plates
4.

What is the diameter of rail screws?

A. 15mm
B. 22mm
C. 20mm
D. 25mm
Answer» C. 20mm
5.

What type of fittings are used for fastening slide chairs to the sleepers?

A. Fang bolts
B. Round spikes
C. Screw spikes
D. Dog spikes
Answer» B. Round spikes
6.

What else is used along with Round spikes for fixing rails to sleepers?

A. Dog spikes
B. Anti creep bearing plates
C. Double spikes
D. Wooden joints
Answer» C. Double spikes
7.

What is the correct number of dog spikes used on a curved track?

A. 2 outside and 1 inside
B. 1 on either side
C. 2 outside and 2 inside
D. 2 outside and 1 inside
Answer» B. 1 on either side
8.

What are dog spikes used for?

A. Fixing sleepers to rails
B. Fixing rails to steel sleepers
C. Fixing rails wooden sleepers
D. Fixing sleepers to ballast
Answer» D. Fixing sleepers to ballast