Railways MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Railways, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Railways MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Railways mcq questions that explore various aspects of Railways problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Railways principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Railways MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q1.
If L is length of a rail and R is the radius of a curve, the versine h for the curve, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q2.
If L1 and L2 are actual and theoretical lengths of a tongue rail, d is heel divergence and t is thickness of tongue rail at toe, the switch angle α is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q3.
If D is distance between centres of two parallel track of gauge G, then, total length of cross-over (from the point of commencement to the point of termination) with an intermediate straight portion and N crossing, is given by

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q4.
The difference in the lengths of two diagonals of a rail diamond is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q5.
If S is cant deficiency in centimetres and V is maximum permissible speed in km p.h,, the maximum length of transition curves, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q6.
The distance between the theoretical noses of crossing along the same rail, in case of diamond crossing, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q7.
If S and H are strength and hardness index of a timber at 12% moisture content, the composite sleeper index, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q8.
If G is gauge is metres, V is speed of trains in km/hour and R is radius of a curve in metres, the equilibrium superelevation is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q9.
Widening of gauge is provided if degree of the curve, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q10.
The lengths of the standard crossings in India for Broad gauge and Metre gauge tracks is same for

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
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