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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 | |