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This section includes 4 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 method is used for the Tilting of rails? |
| A. | Adzing the wooden sleepers |
| B. | Providing canted bearing plates |
| C. | Strain method |
| D. | Adzing the wooden sleepers or by providing canted bearing plates |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
What is the reason for development of Lateral Bending stresses in the rail? |
| A. | Tilting of rails |
| B. | Coning of wheels |
| C. | Centrifugal forces |
| D. | Eccentric loading of rails |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The rails are tilted at a slope which is twice the slope of the wheel cone. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 4. |
Why are the rails Tilted? |
| A. | To reduce wear and tear |
| B. | For cost efficiency |
| C. | For manufacturing ease |
| D. | To keep them in position |
| Answer» B. For cost efficiency | |