Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

This section includes 7 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.

In single line section creep is developed in direction of Predominant Traffic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

How does limited quantities of ballast contribute to development of creep?

A. By offering limited ballast resistance
B. By offering excess ballast resistance
C. By increasing drainage
D. Limited quantity of ballast helps in decreasing creep
Answer» B. By offering excess ballast resistance
3.

In which direction creep is developed in double line section?

A. Opposite to the direction of Traffic
B. In the direction if Traffic
C. In both directions
D. Arbitrary direction
Answer» C. In both directions
4.

How is creep caused because of Starting operation of locomotive?

A. Because of backward thrust
B. Forward pushing of rail
C. Expansion of rail
D. Contraction of rail
Answer» B. Forward pushing of rail
5.

Which theory states the formation of creep because of backward thrust?

A. Drag theory
B. Percussion theory
C. Moving loads theory
D. Joint rail theory
Answer» B. Percussion theory
6.

What causes creep in rails according to Percussion theory?

A. Moving loads
B. Impact of wheels at rail end
C. Faulty arrangements
D. Manufacturing defects
Answer» C. Faulty arrangements
7.

According to wave motion theory what causes creep of rail?

A. Moving loads
B. Stationary loads
C. Faulty rails
D. Poor maintenance
Answer» B. Stationary loads