The system in which position of trains and signals are displayed and controlled is known as

 

(A) automatic block system

 

(B) automatic train control system

 

(C) absolute block system

 

(D) centralized traffic control system

The yard used for cleaning, repairing, servicing, watering, etc., is known as

(A) locomotive yard

(B) goods yard

(C) marshalling yard

(D) none of the above

In Indian Railways highly used sleeper is

(A) wooden sleeper

(B) cast iron sleeper

(C) concrete sleeper

(D) steel sleeper

The joint generally used in Indian Railways is

(A) bridge joint

(B) semi supported joint

(C) suspended joint

(D) supported joint

The best wood for sleeper is

(A) teak

(B) sal

(C) chir

(D) deodar

Indian Railways are provided with _____ of track with steel sleepers.

(A) 20%

(B) 30%

(C) 40%

(D) 60%

Fish bolts are made from

(A) high carbon steel

(B) wrought iron

(C) mild steel

(D) any of the above

The stations which are provided to facilitate overtaking of trains are known as

(A) flag stations

(B) crossing stations

(C) way side stations

(D) all the above

Fish plates should be designed for

(A) vertical force

(B) longitudinal forces

(C) horizontal forces

(D) all the above

The composite sleeper index determines the suitability of

(A) concrete sleepers

(B) cast iron sleepers

(C) wooden sleepers

(D) steel sleepers

Maximum degree of curve permitted in Indian Railways in broad gauge is

(A) 5°

(B) 10°

(C) 15°

(D) 25°