Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 15 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.

What does SPURT stand for in SPURT car procured by the Indian railways?

A. Self-propelled Ultrasonic Rail Testing
B. Self-programmed Ultrasonic Rail Testing
C. Satellite Proposed Universal Rail Testing
D. Series Processed Unit for Rail Testing
Answer» B. Self-programmed Ultrasonic Rail Testing
2.

In frequency modulation technique cracks below bolt holes are not detected.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is the frequency prescribed for the need based concept of the ultrasonic testing?

A. 15 GMT
B. 8 GMT
C. 10 GMT
D. 6 GMT
Answer» C. 10 GMT
4.

Which of the following can be used for testing of long railway tracks?

A. German rail testing car
B. Manual methods
C. Rail testing trolley
D. Mechanical gauges
Answer» B. Manual methods
5.

An OBS(E) designation represents a defect ______

A. On major bridges
B. Within the fish plate
C. Anywhere on the track
D. At joints
Answer» C. Anywhere on the track
6.

What type of defect is OBS defect?

A. Not so serious
B. Immediate removal
C. Warning of early removal
D. Safe rail
Answer» B. Immediate removal
7.

What does IMR stand for in the classification of Rail flaws?

A. Immediate removal
B. Intentional removal
C. Intermediate repetition
D. Incremental repetition
Answer» B. Intentional removal
8.

How is the echo arising due to fault determined using pulse echo system?

A. By its relative position
B. By its amplitude
C. By its range
D. By its relative position and amplitude
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following techniques is used by Indian railways for ultrasonic testing?

A. Transmission
B. Resonance
C. Frequency modulation
D. Acoustic range
Answer» D. Acoustic range
10.

Which probe is suitable for detecting horizontal and inclined flaws?

A. Normal probe
B. Angle probe
C. Semi normal probe
D. Crystal probe
Answer» B. Angle probe
11.

Crystal transducers are used for ________

A. Production of ultrasonic frequency
B. Measuring the cracks in rails
C. Shaping the wheels
D. Production of sound
Answer» B. Measuring the cracks in rails
12.

How defects are identified using ultrasonic waves?

A. They pass through the flaw
B. They reflect back from the flaw
C. They give sound when encountered a flaw
D. They release heat at location of flaw
Answer» C. They give sound when encountered a flaw
13.

What is the minimum frequency of ultrasonic waves?

A. 20,000 cycles per second
B. 25,000 cycles per second
C. 31,400 cycles per second
D. 25,000 cycles per minute
Answer» B. 25,000 cycles per second
14.

What is another name of Ultrasonic rail flaw detection technique?

A. Non-destructive method of testing
B. Destructive method of testing
C. Method of visual examination
D. Metallurgical flaw detection
Answer» B. Destructive method of testing
15.

How can rail flaws be detected?

A. By visual examination
B. By rail flaw detection equipment
C. By visual examination or equipment
D. By using chemicals
Answer» D. By using chemicals