Points and Crossings MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Points and Crossings, a fundamental topic in the field of Railway Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Points and Crossings 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 Points and Crossings mcq questions that explore various aspects of Points and Crossings problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Points and Crossings principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Railway Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Points and Crossings MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Railway Engineering topic.

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Answer: (a).Angle between gauge face of stock rail and tongue rail
Q12.
What is the distance between the gauge faces of tongue rail and stock rail called?
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Answer: (b).Heel divergence
Q13.
What is the major advantage of straight tongue rails?
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Answer: (a).Easily manufactured
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Answer: (c).It should be less than length of the rigid wheel base
Q15.
Curved tongue rails can only be used on specific curvature for which they are designed.
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Answer: (a).True
Q16.
What is done to ensure that at the wheel negotiates the gap of crossing properly?
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Answer: (c).A check rail is provided
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Answer: (c).Point rail and Check rail
Q18.
What is the thickness of fine end of Point rail?
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Answer: (a).6 mm
Q19.
Which type of crossing is formed when a right or left rail crosses a similar rail?
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Answer: (b).Obtuse angle crossing
Q20.
Which of the following is not true about Built up crossing?
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Answer: (c).Very Rigid
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