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.

What are the types of track moduli?

A. Initial track modulus
B. Initial and Final track modulus
C. Initial and Elastic track modulus
D. Initial and Average track modulus
Answer» D. Initial and Average track modulus
2.

Which among the following is not responsible for the variation in track modulus?

A. Gauge
B. Type of rail
C. Cost of construction
D. Ballast cushion
Answer» D. Ballast cushion
3.

Studies by RDSO reveal that rail depression below the load is not directly proportional to the load in the whole load range.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

What is the unit of track modulus?

A. kg/cm2
B. kg/cm
C. Cubic tonnes
D. kg2/m
Answer» B. kg/cm
5.

The load in kilograms per unit rail length required to produce one unit depression in the rail is known as ____

A. section modulus
B. track modulus
C. stiffness coefficient of track
D. tractive resistance
Answer» C. stiffness coefficient of track
6.

On what factors does the mode of distribution of load on the track depends upon?

A. Stiffness of the rails
B. Weight of locomotive
C. Stiffness of rail and elasticity of bed
D. Stiffness of rail and weight of train
Answer» D. Stiffness of rail and weight of train
7.

What was the theory proposed by Zimmerman for the railway tracks?

A. The track is an elastic structure
B. The track is non elastic in nature
C. Stresses are developed due to contact of rail and wheel
D. The track is also subjected to lateral load
Answer» B. The track is non elastic in nature