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°

Which one of the following is the duty of daily maintainance gang?

(A) check the fastenings and fixtures

(B) maintain points and crossing

(C) maintain drainage

(D) maintain track alignment

The sleepers which satisfy the requirements of an ideal sleeper are

(A) Steel sleepers

(B) Wooden sleepers

(C) R.C.C. Sleepers

(D) Cast iron sleepers

Heel of crossing is the line joining

(A) throat and actual nose of crossing

(B) ends of wing rails

(C) ends of lead rails butting the crossing

(D) ends of splice rail and point rail

Maximum cant deficiency prescribed on Indian Board Gauge Railways, is

(A) 25 mm

(B) 40 mm

(C) 50 mm

(D) 100 mm

The minimum value of flange way clearance recommended is

(A) 50 mm

(B) 60 mm

(C) 70 mm

(D) 80 mm