Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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.

Interchanging inner and outer rails will lead to ______

A. Minimising wear of rails
B. Increasing wear of rails
C. Change in cant
D. Increasing rail end batter
Answer» B. Increasing wear of rails
Discussion
2.

Which of the following methods cannot be used for measurement of wear of rails?

A. By weighing the rail
B. By using instruments
C. Chain and tape
D. Profiling with the help of needles
Answer» D. Profiling with the help of needles
Discussion
3.

Where are rail lubricators used?

A. On sharp curves
B. On steep rails
C. On narrow gauges
D. On cast iron sleepers
Answer» B. On steep rails
Discussion
4.

The difference in height of the rail at end and at a point 30cm away from the end is called as ________

A. Rail end batter
B. Slope of rail
C. Coning of wheel
D. Gradient of rail
Answer» B. Slope of rail
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is responsible for wear and tear of rails in coastal areas?

A. Humidity
B. Weather effects
C. Humidity and weather effects
D. Extra force applied by the engine
Answer» D. Extra force applied by the engine
Discussion
6.

Where does maximum lateral wear of rail occurs?

A. On curves
B. On flat gradient
C. On steep gradient
D. Same everywhere
Answer» B. On flat gradient
Discussion