Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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