Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

WHAT_MUST_BE_DONE_TO_WOODEN_SLEEPERS_BEFORE_USE??$

A. Seasoning
B. Washing
C. Painting
D. Hydrating
Answer» B. Washing
2.

THE_MOUNTAIN_ALIGNMENT_CAN_BE_CLASSIFIED_INTO___________TYPES.?$

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
3.

How does the depth of ballast cushion affect rail section?

A. Higher the depth bigger the rail section
B. Depth is less, bigger the rail section
C. Depth is less, smaller the rail section
D. Depth and Rail section same
Answer» C. Depth is less, smaller the rail section
4.

There are __________ types of rail sections.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
5.

Which of the following causes stresses in Sleepers?

A. Eccentric vertical loads
B. Contact shear stress of wheel and rail
C. Lateral deflection of sleepers
D. Track components
Answer» E.
6.

The track modulus is not affected by gauges.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

Track modulus is defined as:

A. Load/unit length of sleeper
B. Load/unit length of sleeper to produce depression in rail
C. Load/unit length of rail to produce depression in sleeper
D. Load/unit length of rail to produce unit depression/deflection in track
Answer» E.
8.

The Railways has a _________ degree of freedom for its movement.

A. Single
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» B. Two
9.

Name the organization which is the research and development wing of Indian Railways.

A. CRIS
B. RDSO
C. RSDO
D. IRCTC
Answer» C. RSDO
10.

The first passenger train was introduced in India in:

A. 1851
B. 1853
C. 1835
D. 1815
Answer» C. 1835