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This section includes 8 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. |
Which of the following is not true about Long rails? |
| A. | It s difficult to manufacture long rails |
| B. | More internal stresses in long rails |
| C. | Easy transportation facilities for long rails |
| D. | Longer rails are economical |
| Answer» D. Longer rails are economical | |
| 2. |
Shorter rails are economical and provide more comfort? |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
What will be the maximum axle load (in tonnes) for rails of 52kg/m? |
| A. | 29.12t |
| B. | 30t |
| C. | 37.62t |
| D. | 22.5t |
| Answer» B. 30t | |
| 4. |
The Factors like heaviest axle load, max permissible speed, depth of Ballast cushion are considered for deciding the _____ of the rail. |
| A. | weight |
| B. | length |
| C. | section |
| D. | weight and section |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Why is the foot made wide? |
| A. | To avoid corrosion |
| B. | To avoid overturning |
| C. | For making it cost efficient |
| D. | For easy manufacturing |
| Answer» C. For making it cost efficient | |
| 6. |
What is the reason that the head should have sufficient depth? |
| A. | To sustain vertical wear |
| B. | For lateral stiffness |
| C. | To make it cheap |
| D. | For proper maintenance |
| Answer» B. For lateral stiffness | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is not a component of the rail? |
| A. | Head |
| B. | Web |
| C. | Ballast |
| D. | Foot |
| Answer» D. Foot | |
| 8. |
Where should the centre of gravity of the rail section be located? |
| A. | Near to the bottom of the rail |
| B. | close to the upper portion |
| C. | close to the mid height |
| D. | Can be anywhere between the section |
| Answer» D. Can be anywhere between the section | |