Railway Engineering MCQ Questions & Answers

91

The limiting value of cant deficiency for Meter Gauge routes is

A) 40 mm B) 50 mm C) 75 mm D) 100 mm

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Answer: Option B

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92

The width of foot for 90 R rail section is

A) 100 mm B) 122.2 mm C) 136.5 mm D) 146.0 mm

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Answer: Option C

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93

The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.)

A) $$\frac{{70}}{{\text{R}}}$$ B) $$\frac{{52.5}}{{\text{R}}}$$ C) $$\frac{{35}}{{\text{R}}}$$ D) $$\frac{{105}}{{\text{R}}}$$

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Answer: Option B

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94

Ordinary rails are made of

A) mild steel B) cast iron C) wrought iron D) high carbon steel

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Answer: Option D

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95

60 R rails are mostly used in

A) Broad Gauge B) Metre Gauge C) Narrow Gauge D) none of the above

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Answer: Option B

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96

52 kg rails are mostly used in

A) Broad Gauge B) Meter Gauge C) Narrow Gauge D) Both (A) and (B)

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Answer: Option A

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97

What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?

A) 28.49 m B) 21.04 m C) 14.24 m D) 7.45 m

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Answer: Option A

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98

To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at

A) toe of the switch B) nose of crossing C) both (A) and (B) D) none of the above

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Answer: Option C

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99

Anti creep bearing plates are provided on

A) bridges and approaches B) joints C) both (A) and (B) D) none of the above

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

Anti-Creep Bearing Plates are specifically provided on wooden sleepers where creep is likely to take place. These plates are fixed with round spikes on wooden sleepers to prevent longitudinal movement or "creep" of rails. Since none of the options specifically mention wooden sleepers, the correct answer is Option D: none of the above.

100

Metal sleepers are superior to wooden sleepers with respect to

A) cost B) life C) track circuiting D) fastening

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Answer: Option B

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