Railway Engineering MCQ Quiz

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    Which of these is a type of gauge in Indian railway?

    • Broad gauge
    • Meter gauge
    • Two narrow gauges
    • All of these
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We all have sat in trains, haven't we? Are you ready for a railway engineering MCQ quiz? Railway engineering is known as a multi-faceted engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction as well as operation of all types of rail transport systems. Whenever we look at the railway system, we are amazed by its huge construction. No worries. Today, this quiz will give you some insight into railway engineering. All the best.

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is a component of the rail?

    • Foot

    • Web

    • Both A & B

    • None of these

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  • 3. 

    How much is one degree of curve equivalent to?

    • 1250/R

    • 1750/R

    • 1950/R

    • 2150/R

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  • 4. 

    What are the standard dimensions of a wooden sleeper that is for a B.G. railway track?

    • 2.74 m × 25 cm × 13 cm

    • 4.74 m × 35 cm × 13 cm

    • 1.74 m × 15 cm × 13 cm

    • 1.74 m × 25 cm × 18 cm

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  • 5. 

    If the degree of the curve does not exceed ________, pot sleepers are used.

    • 2 degree

    • 4 degree

    • 6 degree

    • 8 degree

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  • 6. 

    For Broad Gauge, what is the limiting value of cant excess?

    • 75 mm

    • 82 mm

    • 91 mm

    • 95 mm

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  • 7. 

    Which is the largest dimension of a rail?

    • Its foot width

    • Its head width

    • Its weight

    • Its height

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  • 8. 

    What is the gradient called, on which another additional engine is needed to negotiate the gradient?

    • Pusher gradient

    • Ruling gradient

    • Puller gradient

    • None of these

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  • 9. 

    By what are rails fixed on steel sleepers?

    • By dog spikes

    • By bearing plates

    • Both A & B

    • By keys in lugs or jaws

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  • 10. 

    For the prevention of what, burnettizing is done?

    • Rails

    • Ballast

    • Wooden sleepers

    • None of these

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