Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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.

Which among the following is a step taken by the Indian railways to ensure smooth flow of traffic?

A. Converting all the metre gauge lines to broad gauge lines
B. Converting all the metre gauge lines to narrow gauge lines
C. Increasing the width of sleepers in track
D. Using concrete for construction of sleepers
Answer» B. Converting all the metre gauge lines to narrow gauge lines
Discussion
2.

What can be done to manage the increase in traffic between two points?

A. Increase the number of sleepers
B. Changing the depth of ballast cushion
C. Converting the single rail lines to double
D. Changing the material of the rails
Answer» D. Changing the material of the rails
Discussion
3.

How can we shorten the existing rail link between two points?

A. Construction of new railway line on shorter alignment
B. Increasing the gauge size
C. Increasing the capacity of locomotive
D. It isn t possible
Answer» B. Increasing the gauge size
Discussion
4.

The rate of development of backward areas decrease after the construction of a new railway line.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

What is the most important strategic reason for the construction of a new railway line?

A. To increase tourists
B. To make movement of defence forces easier in case of emergency
C. For creating jobs
D. Because of absence of a railway line
Answer» C. For creating jobs
Discussion