11) The limiting value of cant gradient for all
a) 1 in 360
b) 1 in 720
c) 1 in 1000
d) 1 in 1200
12) Disadvantage of concrete sleeper is
(a) their heavy weight
(b) no scrap value
(c) heavy damage during derailment
(d) all the above
13) The rail is design by its
a) length
b) weight
c) cross-section
d) weight per unit length
14) For point and crossings, size of broken stone ballast used is
(a) 25 mm
(b) 32 mm
(c) 40 mm
(d) 50 mm
15) Ordinary rails are made of
a) mild steel
b) cast iron
c) wrought iron
d) high carbon steel
16) Ruling gradient in Indian Railways on hilly areas is
(a) 1 in 100 to 1 in 150
(b) 1 in 150 to 1 in 200
(c) 1 in 200 to 1 in 300
(d) 1 in 300 to 1 in 400
17) Permissible limit of cant deficiency for Broad Gauge (B.G) is
a) 50 mm
b) 60 mm
c) 75 mm
d) 88 mm
18) The maximum cant deficiency for speed up to 100 kmph on broad gauge is
(a) 94 mm
(b) 76 mm
(c) 51 mm
(d) 38 mm
19) Number of fish bolts per fish plate is
a) 2
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
20) The maximum cant deficiency for speed up to 100 kmph on metre gauge permitted is
(a) 94 mm
(b) 76 mm
(c) 51 mm
(d) 38 mm