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.

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Q141.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

Ends of adjoining rails should be in true alignment

b.

Rail joints should be as strong as the rail section itself

c.

Rail joints should be elastic laterally as well as vertically

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q142.
Staggered rail joints are generally provided

a.

on curves

b.

on tangents

c.

on bridges

d.

in tunnels.

Discuss
Answer: (a).on curves
Q143.
Bull headed rails are generally provided on

a.

points and crossing

b.

straight tangents

c.

curved tracks

d.

metre gauge tracks

Discuss
Answer: (a).points and crossing
Q144.
The check rails are placed opposite the crossing so that

a.

it is symmetrically placed opposite nose of crossing

b.

its one-third length is ahead of the nose of crossing

c.

its two-third length is ahead of the nose of crossing

d.

its three fourth length is ahead of the nose of crossing.

Discuss
Answer: (c).its two-third length is ahead of the nose of crossing
Q145.
The main advantage of a long rail over short one, is

a.

it requires less number of rail fastenings

b.

it provides smooth running of trains

c.

it involves less maintenance cost

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q146.
Continuity of electric current across welded rail joints, is maintained by

a.

welding ends of a wire to each rail

b.

placing an insulated plate underneath the rails

c.

placing insulation in expansion gaps

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q147.
Sand may be used as ballast for

a.

wooden sleepers

b.

steel sleepers

c.

cast iron sleepers

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).cast iron sleepers
Q148.
Cast iron sleeper, is

a.

pot sleeper

b.

box sleeper

c.

Duplex sleeper

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q149.
Track construction involves preparation of

a.

subgrade

b.

plate laying

c.

ballasting

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q150.
In permanent way, ballast

a.

transfers load from sleepers to the formation

b.

provides an elastic bed to the track

c.

provides a drainage of track

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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