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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So, are you ready to put your Railways knowledge to the test? Let's get started with our carefully curated MCQs!

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Q41.
Coal ash (or cinder) is used in initial stages of a new construction of railway for
Discuss
Answer: (a).wooden sleepers
Q42.
The tread of wheels is provided an outward slope of
Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 20
Q43.
On a straight railway track, absolute levels at point A on two rails are 100.550 m and 100.530 m and the absolute levels at point B 100 m apart are 100.585 m and 100.515 m respectively, the value of twist of rails per metre run, is
Discuss
Answer: (b).0.5 mm
Discuss
Answer: (a).flat footed rails to the wooden sleepers
Discuss
Answer: (c).suspended
Q46.
Safe speed (V) on a curve of radius 970 metres provided with two transition curves on Board Gauge track, is
Discuss
Answer: (c).132 km/hour
Q47.
Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways
Discuss
Answer: (c).1.676 m as a compromise gauge
Q48.
If absolute levels of rails at the consecutive axles A, B, and C separated by 1.8 metres are 100.505 m, 100.530 m, and 100.525 m respectively, the unevenness of rails, is
Discuss
Answer: (a).0.065 m
Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q50.
Charles Vignoles invented the flat footed rails in
Discuss
Answer: (b).1836
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