Question:

For new embankments in black cotton soil, the material used as blanket is

A.

sand

B.

moorum

C.

coal ash

D.

broken stone

Answer» b. moorum

Question:

The switch angle is the angle subtended between the gauge faces of the

A.

tongue rail and check rail

B.

stock rail and check rail

C.

stock rail and tongue rail

D.

none of these

Answer» a. tongue rail and check rail

Question:

The holding power of screw spikes is less than dog spikes.

A.

Yes

B.

No

Answer» b. No