Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

Rails having visual or ultrasonic detection should be sent for metallurgical investigations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which digit is used to tell that the failure in the rail section has started from within the rail head?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Any number between 0-9
Answer» B. Two
3.

What does the first digit of the second portion of the code represent?

A. Cause of failure
B. Location of fracture on length of the rail
C. Direction of crack
D. Direction of fracture
Answer» C. Direction of crack
4.

What does the third letter represent in the First portion of the code used for classification of rail failures?

A. Probable cause of failure
B. Type of rail used
C. Reason for withdrawal of rail
D. Location of fracture
Answer» B. Type of rail used
5.

What is the reason for withdrawal of rail if letter C is used in code?

A. Excessive corrosion
B. Cracked rail
C. Fracture
D. Derailment
Answer» C. Fracture
6.

Which letter is used for points and crossing rails in the code used for classification of rail failures?

A. X
B. O
C. Y
D. P
Answer» B. O
7.

What does the first part of the code used for classification of rail failure consist of?

A. Three code letters
B. Three code digits
C. Combination of letters and digits
D. Colour codes
Answer» B. Three code digits
8.

Which of the following leads to excessive corrosion of rails?

A. Presence of chlorides
B. Exposure to moisture and humidity
C. Improper maintenance of tracks
D. Presence of chlorides and exposure to moisture and humidity
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is not a type of inherent defect?

A. Faulty chemical composition
B. Harmful segregation
C. Wearing of rails
D. Seams and laps
Answer» D. Seams and laps
10.

What is a reason of premature failure of rails?

A. Inherent defects in metal
B. Tilting of rails
C. Change in gauge width
D. Loose ballast
Answer» B. Tilting of rails