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 among the following is not a part of the report prepared after Preliminary survey?

A. Characteristics of project area
B. Route selection
C. Standard of Construction
D. Population projection and volume projection of Traffic
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

The survey done on site usually covers a width of 200m on either side of the alignment.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

What is the use of Tacheometer in Preliminary survey?

A. For taking longitudinal and cross levels
B. For plotting main features
C. For pegging the centre line
D. For getting details of various features
Answer» C. For pegging the centre line
Discussion
4.

Why is Theodolite used for Preliminary survey?

A. For measuring magnetic bearings of alignments
B. For traversing the centre line
C. For pegging the centre line
D. For both traversing and pegging the centre line
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

What is done to estimate the cost of the rail line to be constructed in Preliminary survey?

A. Instrumental examination of the route to be selected
B. Study the topography with the help of maps
C. Meeting with local bodies and prominent people
D. Cost is estimated based on different lines of similar alignments
Answer» B. Study the topography with the help of maps
Discussion
6.

What is the objective of Preliminary survey?

A. To estimate the cost of the proposed railway line
B. To study the traffic flow
C. To decide the alignment based on the trade links
D. To choose proper gauge
Answer» B. To study the traffic flow
Discussion