Railway Engineering Mcqs
Q.1: If A is the angle formed by two gauge faces, the crossing number will be____________________?c
A. tan A
B. cot A
C. sec A
D. Arad
Q.2: In a B.G. railway track, the specified ruling gradent is 1 in 250. The horizontal curve of 3 on a gradient of 1 in 250 will have the permissible gradient of__________________?
A. 1 in 257
B. 1 in 357
C. 1 in 457
D. 1 in 512
Q.3: To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at_________________?M
A. toe of the switch
B. nose of crossing
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
Q.4: The reception signal is__________________?*
A. i) outer signal
B. ii) home signal
C. iii) starter
D. iv) advanced starter
Q.5: In a scissors cross-over, the crossings provided are_________________?F
A. i) 2 obtuse angle crossings
B. ii) 4 obtuse angle crossings
C. iii) 4 acute angle crossings
D. iv) 6 acute angle crossings
Q.6: Switch angle depends on______________?&
A. i) heel divergence
B. ii) length of tongue rail
C. iii) flangeway clearance
D. iv) throw of switch
Q.7: Study the following statements regarding creep_________________?@
A. i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track;
B. ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails5
C. iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track9
D. The correct answer is?
Q.8: The formation width for a railway track depends on the_________________?H
A. i) type of gauge
B. ii) number of tracks to be laid side by side,
C. iii) slope of sides of embankment or cutting,
D. The correct answer is?
Q.9: Which of the following factors govern the choice of the gauge ??
A. i) volume and nature of traffic
B. ii) speed of train
C. iii) physical features of the country%
D. The correct answer is ?
Q.10: The following tests are conducted for rails _________________?>
A. i) falling weight test
B. ii) tensile test
C. iii) hammer test
D. The compulsory tests are?

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