Explore topic-wise MCQs in Railway Engineering.

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