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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Q21.
A kink is made in stock rails, ahead of the toe of switch at a distance of

a.

10 cm

b.

15 cm

c.

20 cm

d.

30 cm

Discuss
Answer: (b).15 cm
Q22.
Rails are bent to correct curvature if the degree of curve, is more than

a.

1°

b.

2°

c.

3°

d.

4°

Discuss
Answer: (d).4°
Q23.
The first Indian railway was laid in

a.

1775

b.

1804

c.

1825

d.

1853

Discuss
Answer: (d).1853
Q24.
The weight of the rails depends upon

a.

gauge of the tracks

b.

speed of trains

c.

spacing of sleepers

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q25.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Rails are directly laid over hard wooden sleepers and fixed with spikes

b.

Adzing is done on hard wooden sleepers

c.

Bearing plates are used on soft wooden sleepers

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q26.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

Fish plates fit the underside of the rail head

b.

Fish plates fit the top of the rail foot

c.

Fish plates fit the web of the rail section

d.

Cross sectional area of fish plates, is normally the same as that of the rail section.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Fish plates fit the web of the rail section
Q27.
Minimum depth of ballast prescribed of B.G. trunk lines of Indian Railways, is

a.

20 cm

b.

15 cm

c.

25 cm

d.

30 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).25 cm
Q28.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

Sleepers hold the rails at proper gauge on straights

b.

Sleepers provide stability to the permanent way

c.

Sleepers act as an elastic cushion between rails and ballast

d.

None of the these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the these.
Q29.
If α is switch angle and R is radius of the turnout, the length of the tongue rail, is

a.

R sin α

b.

R tan α

c.

R sin α/2

d.

R tan α/2

Discuss
Answer: (d).R tan α/2
Q30.
The quantity of stone ballast required per metre tangent length, is

a.

1.15 m³

b.

1.14 m³

c.

1.13 m³

d.

1.11 m³

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.11 m³
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