A turn-in-curve is defined as

A curve introduced between two straights

A reverse curve introduced in continuity of a turn out

Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways

1.800 m as per Indian conditions

When semaphore and warner are installed on the same post, then the stop indication is given when

Semaphore arm lowered but warner arm horizontal

Both semaphore and warner arms lowered

The object of providing a point lock is

To ensure that the point may not be operated while the train is on it

To ensure that each switch is correctly set

To ensure that the point may not be operated while the train is on it

To detect any obstruction between and tongue rail

Lead of crossing is the distance from the

Toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing

Heel of the switch to the toe of the switch

Heel of the switch to the theoretical nose of the crossing

Toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing

Toe of the switch to the actual nose of crossing

On Indian Railways, number of a crossing is defined as

Contingent of angle of crossing

Total effective bearing area of both the bowls of a pot sleeper, is

Slightly more than that of a wooden sleeper

Slightly less than that of a wooden sleeper

Equal to that of a wooden sleeper

Flange-way clearance is the distance

Between the gauge faces of the stock rail and the tongue rail

Between the adjoining faces of the running rail and the check rail near the crossing

Between the gauge faces of the stock rail and the tongue rail

Through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch

The purpose of providing fillet in a rail section is to

Increase the vertical stiffness

The main function of a fish plate is

To allow rail to expand and contract freely

Difference in level of two rails

Staggered joints are generally provided

When two different rail sections are required to be joined

Flat mild steel bearing plates are used

With wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed

For points and crossings in the lead portion

With wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed

Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at

Speeds lower than equilibrium speed

Speeds higher than equilibrium speed

Speeds lower than equilibrium speed

Stretcher bar is provided

To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing

To permit lateral movement of the tongue rail

To maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance

To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing

To prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing

Sometimes greater than flange-way clearance

Always less than flange-way clearance

Always greater than flange-way clearance

Sometimes greater than flange-way clearance

A triangle is used for

Transferring wagons to and from parallel tracks without shunting

Changing the direction of engine

Transferring wagons to and from parallel tracks without shunting

Separating all the sidings and shunting lines from main lines

Preventing the vehicles from running off the track

440 + Mcqs in Railway Engineering in Civil Engineering Page 9 McqOptions

401.	Ordinary rails are made of
A.	Mild steel
B.	Cast iron
C.	Wrought iron
D.	High carbon steel
Answer» E.

Discussion

402.	A turn-in-curve is defined as
A.	A curve introduced between two straights
B.	A reverse curve
C.	A reverse curve introduced in continuity of a turn out
D.	A spiral transition curve
Answer» D. A spiral transition curve

Discussion

403.	Best ballast contains stones varying in size from
A.	1.5 cm to 3 cm
B.	2.0 cm to 4 cm
C.	2.0 cm to 5 cm
D.	2.5 cm to 6 cm
Answer» D. 2.5 cm to 6 cm

Discussion

404.	The rail is designated by its
A.	Length
B.	Weight
C.	Cross-section
D.	Weight per unit length
Answer» E.

Discussion

405.	Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways
A.	1.435 m as adopted in England
B.	1.800 m as per Indian conditions
C.	1.676 m as a compromise gauge
D.	1.000 m as a standard gauge
Answer» D. 1.000 m as a standard gauge

Discussion

406.	For a sleeper density of (n + 5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge railway track of length 650 m is
A.	975
B.	918
C.	900
D.	880
Answer» D. 880

Discussion

407.	For even distribution of load through ballast, load dispersal is assumed as
A.	30° to the vertical
B.	45° to the vertical
C.	60° to the vertical
D.	None of these
Answer» C. 60° to the vertical

Discussion

408.	Degree of a railway curve is defined as number of degrees subtended at the centre of a curve by an arc of
A.	10 m
B.	15 m
C.	20 m
D.	30.5 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

409.	Wear of rails is maximum in weight of
A.	Tangent track
B.	Sharp curve
C.	Tunnels
D.	Coastal area
Answer» C. Tunnels

Discussion

410.	To avoid the damage of nose of crossing, the wing rails are ramped so that nose of crossing remains at a lower level by
A.	3 mm
B.	4 mm
C.	5 mm
D.	6 mm
Answer» B. 4 mm

Discussion

411.	The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for M.G. railway track are
A.	2.74 m × 25 cm × 13 cm
B.	1.83 m × 20 cm × 11 cm
C.	1.52 m × 15 cm × 10 cm
D.	1.75 m × 20 cm × 12 cm
Answer» C. 1.52 m × 15 cm × 10 cm

Discussion

412.	When semaphore and warner are installed on the same post, then the stop indication is given when
A.	Both arms are horizontal
B.	Semaphore arm lowered but warner arm horizontal
C.	Both semaphore and warner arms lowered
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Semaphore arm lowered but warner arm horizontal

Discussion

413.	The rails get out of their original positions due to insufficient expansion gap. This phenomenon is known
A.	Hogging
B.	Buckling
C.	Creeping
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Creeping

Discussion

414.	Minimum composite sleeper index for wooden sleepers used in cross-overs, is
A.	1152
B.	1252
C.	1352
D.	1452
Answer» D. 1452

Discussion

415.	The object of providing a point lock is
A.	To ensure that each switch is correctly set
B.	To ensure that the point may not be operated while the train is on it
C.	To detect any obstruction between and tongue rail
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. To ensure that the point may not be operated while the train is on it

Discussion

416.	If the stock rails are B.H. rails, the type of switch generally provided, is
A.	Articulated
B.	Undercut
C.	Over riding
D.	Straight cut
Answer» E.

Discussion

417.	The place where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level, is known as
A.	Cross over
B.	Railway junction
C.	Road junction
D.	Level crossing
Answer» E.

Discussion

418.	Lead of crossing is the distance from the
A.	Heel of the switch to the toe of the switch
B.	Heel of the switch to the theoretical nose of the crossing
C.	Toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing
D.	Toe of the switch to the actual nose of crossing
Answer» C. Toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing

Discussion

419.	Type of switch rails generally adopted for modern track, is
A.	Straight switch
B.	Curved switch
C.	Loose heel switch
D.	Bent switch
Answer» C. Loose heel switch

Discussion

420.	Normally maximum cant permissible in Meter Gauge is
A.	75 mm
B.	90 mm
C.	140 mm
D.	165 mm
Answer» C. 140 mm

Discussion

421.	If n is length of a rail in metres, the number of sleepers per rail length generally varies from
A.	n to (n + 2)
B.	(n + 2) to (n + 4)
C.	(n + 3) to (n + 6)
D.	(n + 4) to (n + 5)
Answer» D. (n + 4) to (n + 5)

Discussion

422.	For providing the required tilt of rails, adazing of wooden sleepers, is done for
A.	Bull headed rails
B.	Double headed rails
C.	Flat footed rails
D.	Any type of rails
Answer» D. Any type of rails

Discussion

423.	Pandrol clips cannot be used with
A.	Wooden sleepers
B.	Concrete sleepers
C.	CST-9 sleepers
D.	Steel trough sleepers
Answer» D. Steel trough sleepers

Discussion

424.	On Indian Railways, number of a crossing is defined as
A.	Sine of angle of crossing
B.	Cosine of angle of crossing
C.	Tangent of angle of crossing
D.	Contingent of angle of crossing
Answer» E.

Discussion

425.	Total effective bearing area of both the bowls of a pot sleeper, is
A.	Slightly more than that of a wooden sleeper
B.	Slightly less than that of a wooden sleeper
C.	Equal to that of a wooden sleeper
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

426.	Which of the following types of sleepers is preferred on joints?
A.	CST-9 sleeper
B.	Steel trough sleeper
C.	Wooden sleeper
D.	Concrete sleeper
Answer» D. Concrete sleeper

Discussion

427.	Flange-way clearance is the distance
A.	Between the adjoining faces of the running rail and the check rail near the crossing
B.	Between the gauge faces of the stock rail and the tongue rail
C.	Through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Between the gauge faces of the stock rail and the tongue rail

Discussion

428.	Two important constituents in the composition of steel used for rail are
A.	Carbon and silicon
B.	Manganese and phosphorous
C.	Carbon and manganese
D.	Carbon and sulphur
Answer» D. Carbon and sulphur

Discussion

429.	The purpose of providing fillet in a rail section is to
A.	Increase the lateral strength
B.	Increase the vertical stiffness
C.	Avoid the stress concentration
D.	Reduce the wear
Answer» D. Reduce the wear

Discussion

430.	The main function of a fish plate is
A.	To join the two rails together
B.	To join rails with the sleeper
C.	To allow rail to expand and contract freely
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. To join rails with the sleeper

Discussion

431.	Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called
A.	Roaring rails
B.	Hogged rails
C.	Corrugated rails
D.	Buckled rails
Answer» C. Corrugated rails

Discussion

432.	Creep is the
A.	Longitudinal movement of rail
B.	Lateral movement of rail
C.	Vertical movement of rail
D.	Difference in level of two rails
Answer» B. Lateral movement of rail

Discussion

433.	Staggered joints are generally provided
A.	On curves
B.	On straight track
C.	When two different rail sections are required to be joined
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. On straight track

Discussion

434.	Composite sleeper index is the index of
A.	Hardness and strength
B.	Strength and toughness
C.	Toughness and wear resistance
D.	Wear resistance and hardness
Answer» B. Strength and toughness

Discussion

435.	Flat mild steel bearing plates are used
A.	For points and crossings in the lead portion
B.	With wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed
C.	On all joints and curves
D.	On all the above
Answer» B. With wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed

Discussion

436.	The type of spike used for fixing chairs of bull headed rails to wooden sleepers is
A.	Dog spike
B.	Rail screw
C.	Elastic spike
D.	Round spike
Answer» E.

Discussion

437.	Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at
A.	Equilibrium speed
B.	Speeds higher than equilibrium speed
C.	Speeds lower than equilibrium speed
D.	Booked speed
Answer» C. Speeds lower than equilibrium speed

Discussion

438.	Stretcher bar is provided
A.	To permit lateral movement of the tongue rail
B.	To maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance
C.	To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing
D.	To prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing
Answer» C. To ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing

Discussion

439.	Heel divergence is
A.	Always less than flange-way clearance
B.	Equal to flange-way clearance
C.	Always greater than flange-way clearance
D.	Sometimes greater than flange-way clearance
Answer» D. Sometimes greater than flange-way clearance

Discussion

440.	A triangle is used for
A.	Changing the direction of engine
B.	Transferring wagons to and from parallel tracks without shunting
C.	Separating all the sidings and shunting lines from main lines
D.	Preventing the vehicles from running off the track
Answer» B. Transferring wagons to and from parallel tracks without shunting

Discussion

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Ordinary rails are made of

A turn-in-curve is defined as

Best ballast contains stones varying in size from

The rail is designated by its

Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways

For a sleeper density of (n + 5), the number of sleepers required for constructing a broad gauge railway track of length 650 m is

For even distribution of load through ballast, load dispersal is assumed as

Degree of a railway curve is defined as number of degrees subtended at the centre of a curve by an arc of

Wear of rails is maximum in weight of

To avoid the damage of nose of crossing, the wing rails are ramped so that nose of crossing remains at a lower level by

The standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper for M.G. railway track are

When semaphore and warner are installed on the same post, then the stop indication is given when

The rails get out of their original positions due to insufficient expansion gap. This phenomenon is known

Minimum composite sleeper index for wooden sleepers used in cross-overs, is

The object of providing a point lock is

If the stock rails are B.H. rails, the type of switch generally provided, is

The place where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level, is known as

Lead of crossing is the distance from the

Type of switch rails generally adopted for modern track, is

Normally maximum cant permissible in Meter Gauge is

If n is length of a rail in metres, the number of sleepers per rail length generally varies from

For providing the required tilt of rails, adazing of wooden sleepers, is done for

Pandrol clips cannot be used with

On Indian Railways, number of a crossing is defined as

Total effective bearing area of both the bowls of a pot sleeper, is

Which of the following types of sleepers is preferred on joints?

Flange-way clearance is the distance

Two important constituents in the composition of steel used for rail are

The purpose of providing fillet in a rail section is to

The main function of a fish plate is

Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called

Creep is the

Staggered joints are generally provided

Composite sleeper index is the index of

Flat mild steel bearing plates are used

The type of spike used for fixing chairs of bull headed rails to wooden sleepers is

Cant deficiency occurs when a vehicle travels around a curve at

Stretcher bar is provided

Heel divergence is

A triangle is used for