Question:

When one track is superimposed on the other track, it is known as

A.

ladder track

B.

double slip track

C.

Gaunlet track

D.

none of these

Answer» c. Gaunlet track

Question:

A three-throw requires

A.

two sets of switches and two crossings

B.

three sets of switches and two crossings

C.

two sets of switches and three crossings

D.

three sets of switches and three crossings

Answer» c. two sets of switches and three crossings

Question:

The number of dog spikes normally used per rail seat on curved track is

A.

one on either side

B.

one inside and two outside

C.

one outside and two inside

D.

two on either side

Answer» b. one inside and two outside

Question:

Anchors are also known as anti – creepers.

A.

Correct

B.

Incorrect

Answer» a. Correct

Question:

The level of both the rails on straight lengths should be different.

A.

True

B.

False

Answer» b. False

Question:

In India, the ruling gradient provided in plains for one locomotive train, is

A.

1 in 150 to 1 in 200

B.

1 in 200 to 1 in 250

C.

1 in 250 to 1 in 300

D.

1 in 300 to 1 in 350

Answer» a. 1 in 150 to 1 in 200

Question:

The speed of a locomotive, in India, on metre gauge is restricted up to

A.

60 km/h

B.

80 km/h

C.

100 km/h

D.

120 km/h

Answer» b. 80 km/h

Question:

A track is laid over

A.

sleepers

B.

formation

C.

rails

D.

ballast

Answer» b. formation

Question:

The rail chairs are generally made of

A.

cast iron

B.

low carbon steel

C.

high carbon steel

D.

stainless steel

Answer» a. cast iron

Question:

The chief function of sleepers is to

A.

support the rails

B.

keep the two rails at correct gauge

C.

distribute the load coming on rails to the ballast

D.

all of the above

Answer» d. all of the above