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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Q11.
If w is width of sleepers, s is sleeper spacing and d is depth of ballast then

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q12.
On Indian Railways, the approximate weight of a rail section is determined from the formula

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q13.
If D is distance between centres of two parallel tracks of gauge G with entire curved leads and equal angles of crossing, total length of crossover, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q14.
If the standard length of a crossing is 480 cm, the number of crossing is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q15.
If S is the switch angle and α is diamond angle, r is the radius of slip, the distance between middle point slip and the nose of obtuse crossing, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q16.
Wooden sleepers used on the girders of bridges, are generally made of

a.

sal

b.

chir

c.

teak

d.

deodar.

Discuss
Answer: (c).teak
Q17.
If a 0.7% upgrade meets a 0.65% downgrade at a summit and the permissible rate of change of grade per chain length is 0.10%, the length of the vertical curve, is

a.

10 chains

b.

12 chains

c.

14 chains

d.

16 chains

Discuss
Answer: (c).14 chains
Q18.
Overall depth of a dog spike, is

a.

120.6 mm

b.

155.90 mm

c.

135 mm

d.

150 mm

Discuss
Answer: (a).120.6 mm
Q19.
Pot sleepers are in the form of

a.

a number of bowls connected together with a tie bar

b.

two bowls placed under each rail and connected together with a tie bar

c.

two bowls placed under two rails and the one between the rails

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).two bowls placed under each rail and connected together with a tie bar
Q20.
In railways a triangle is mainly provided for

a.

diverting trains from the main line to branch line

b.

crossing over between parallel tracks

c.

changing direction of engines through 180°

d.

shunting wagons in yards.

Discuss
Answer: (c).changing direction of engines through 180°
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