A. to join the two rails together
B. to join rails with the sleeper
C. to allow rail to expand and contract freely
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Railway Engineering MCQs
The limiting value of cant deficiency for Meter Gauge routes is__________________?
A. 40 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 75 mm
D. 100 mm
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called_________________?
A. roaring rails
B. hogged rails
C. corrugated rails
D. buckled rails
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Largest percentage of material in the rail is in its__________________?
A. head
B. web
C. foot
D. head and foot both
✅ The correct answer is option A.
What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?
A. 28.49 m
B. 21.04 m
C. 14.24 m
D. 7.45 m
✅ The correct answer is option A.
52 kg rails are mostly used in__________________?
A. Broad Gauge
B. Meter Gauge
C. Narrow Gauge
D. both (A) and (B)
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Composite sleeper index is the index of___________________?
A. hardness and strength
B. strength and toughness
C. toughness and wear resistance
D. wear resistance and hardness
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Flat mild steel bearing plates are used_________________?
A. for points and crossings in the lead portion
B. with wooden sleepers at locations where creep is likely to be developed
C. on all joints and curves
D. on all the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The sleepers resting directly on girder are fastened to the top flange of girder by________________?
A. hook bolts
B. dog spikes
C. fang bolts
D. rail screws
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Which of the following turnouts is most commonly used for goods train on Indian Railways ?
A. 1 in 8’/2
B. 1 in 12
C. 1 in 16
D. 1 in 20
✅ The correct answer is option A.