Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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.

Why should the ballast be hard?

A. So that it does not get crushed
B. So that it can absorb water
C. To allow good drainage
D. To keep it cheap
Answer» B. So that it can absorb water
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is not a requirement of a good ballast?

A. Tough
B. Wear resistant
C. Rounded
D. Cheap
Answer» D. Cheap
Discussion
3.

Dwarf walls should be provided in case of cuttings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
4.

What is the shape of the pressure lines formed due to the dispersion of load in the ballast?

A. Bulb shaped
B. Straight lines
C. Parabola
D. Triangular
Answer» B. Straight lines
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating the depth of ballast cushion?

A. Sleeper spacing = width of the sleeper + 3 depth of ballast
B. Sleeper spacing = width of the sleeper + depth of ballast
C. Sleeper spacing = width of the sleeper + 2 depth of ballast
D. Sleeper spacing = 3 x width of the sleeper + 2 depth of ballast
Answer» D. Sleeper spacing = 3 x width of the sleeper + 2 depth of ballast
Discussion
6.

The pressure distribution in the ballast section does not depend on which of the following factors?

A. Shape of ballast
B. Size of ballast
C. Cant of track
D. Degree of consolidation
Answer» D. Degree of consolidation
Discussion