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.

In rack pinion railway system the movement of train can be possible on very steep gradients like 1 in 5.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

What type of additional wheels are used for locomotives in Rack railway system?

A. Toothed pinion wheels
B. Coned wheels
C. High density wheels
D. No change in wheels
Answer» B. Coned wheels
3.

What is the position of the toothed rail in Rack rail system?

A. In the middle of the two rails
B. Connected with one of the rails
C. At a distance of 500mm from one rail
D. Can be placed anywhere
Answer» B. Connected with one of the rails
4.

How is Rack railway system different from normal railway system?

A. It is wider
B. It has an extra toothed rail
C. Extra friction is provided in the two rails
D. They are made of different materials
Answer» C. Extra friction is provided in the two rails
5.

Because of a very steep gradient train can slide down the track.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False