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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |