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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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |