2021. For developing thinly populated areas, the correct choice of gauge is_________________?
A. Broad Gauge
B. Meter Gauge
C. Narrow Gauge
D. any of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
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2022. The distance through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch for movement of trains is called_________________?
A. flangeway clearance
B. heel divergence
C. throw of the switch
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2023. The load on each axle of a locomotive is 22 tonnes. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2, then the hauling capacity due to 3 pairs of driving wheels will be________________?
A. 26.41
B. 19.81
C. 13.21
D. 6.61
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2024. 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
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2025. The side slope of embankments for a railway track is generally taken as______________?
A. 1:1
B. 1.5:1
C. 2:1
D. 1:2
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2026. The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively __________________?
A. 12 m and 12 m
B. 12 m and 13 m
C. 13 m and 12 m
D. 13 m and 13 m
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2027. At points and crossings, the total number of sleepers for 1 in 12 turnouts in Broad Gauge is______________?
A. 51
B. 62
C. 70
D. 78
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2028. Stretcher bar is provided________________?
A. to permit lateral movement of the tongue rail
B. to maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance
C. to ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing
D. to prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing
✅ The correct answer is option B.
2029. Which of the following mechanical devices is used to ensure that route cannot be changed while the train is on the point even after putting back the signal ?
A. detectors
B. point lock
C. iock bar
D. stretcher bar
✅ The correct answer is option C.
2030. Pandrol clips cannot be used with__________________?
A. wooden sleepers
B. concrete sleepers
C. CST-9 sleepers
D. steel trough sleepers
✅ The correct answer is option C.