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This section includes 5 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. |
Up to what value the curvatures are generally adopted in mountain railway? |
A. | 35 |
B. | 40 |
C. | 50 |
D. | 45 |
Answer» C. 50 | |
2. |
The tracks which have gradient greater than or equal to 3% are considered as _____ |
A. | Sharp tracks |
B. | Mountain tracks |
C. | Zigzag tracks |
D. | High speed tracks |
Answer» C. Zigzag tracks | |
3. |
The cost of construction of mountain railways can be reduced by adopting narrow gauges instead of wider gauges. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
Which of the following alignments is least preferred in case of mountain railways? |
A. | Spiral |
B. | Zigzag |
C. | Switch-back |
D. | Straight |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
What type of gauges are generally used for mountain railways? |
A. | Narrow gauges |
B. | Broad gauges |
C. | Metre gauges |
D. | Cape gauges |
Answer» B. Broad gauges | |