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 locomotive in India is listed in “Guinness Book of World Records” for being the oldest operational steam locomotive?

A. Fairy Queen
B. DHR 778
C. Indian locomotive class SG
D. Nilgiri Mountain Railway X class
Answer» B. DHR 778
2.

The bridges and tunnels are built with respect to ______

A. Loading gauge
B. Narrow gauge
C. Construction gauge
D. Cape gauge
Answer» D. Cape gauge
3.

What does a construction gauge mean?

A. Loading gauge + extra clearance
B. Another name of loading gauge
C. Maximum length of the rolling stock
D. Loading gauge – extra clearance
Answer» B. Another name of loading gauge
4.

As per the Indian Railways, the maximum height and maximum width of the rolling stock for Broad Gauge (BG) is _____ mm and _____ mm respectively.

A. 3455 mm and 2745 mm
B. 4140 mm and 3250 mm
C. 4830 mm and 3600 mm
D. 3455 mm and 3250 mm
Answer» C. 4830 mm and 3600 mm
5.

The term “Rolling Stock” in Railways includes ________

A. Locomotives, coaches and wagons
B. Sleepers, tracks and gauges
C. Wheels and sleepers
D. Tracks and platforms
Answer» B. Sleepers, tracks and gauges
6.

What does the term “Loading Gauge” refer to?

A. Maximum length of rail vehicle
B. Maximum height and width of rail vehicle
C. Maximum weight of rail vehicle
D. Minimum height and width of rail vehicle
Answer» C. Maximum weight of rail vehicle