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.

Rail joint should not have any gap in between two rails.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Why is it necessary for the joint to hold the rail ends together?

A. To provide continuity
B. To make the joint rigid
C. To increase the cost
D. To make it inelastic
Answer» B. To make the joint rigid
3.

How much should be the strength of a rail joint?

A. Equal to the rail
B. Half of the rail
C. Equal to the weight of the train
D. Double the rail strength
Answer» B. Half of the rail
4.

Which of the following is not associated with rail joints?

A. Increase in noise effects
B. Impact on quality
C. Lesser fuel consumption
D. Chances of sabotage
Answer» D. Chances of sabotage
5.

Why does the joint require frequent attention?

A. It is of low quality
B. It gets displaced easily
C. They are of small size
D. They are difficult to handle
Answer» C. They are of small size
6.

Which of the following are the weakest links in a track?

A. Joints
B. Middle point of the track
C. Tongue rails
D. Highest point of curves
Answer» B. Middle point of the track