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  1. The limiting value of cant deficiency for Meter Gauge routes is

    2. A.

     40 mm
    B.

     50 mm
    C.

     75 mm
    D.

     100 mm

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  2. The width of foot for 90 R rail section is

    3. A.

     100 mm
    B.

     122.2 mm
    C.

     136.5 mm
    D.

     146.0 mm

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  3. The compensation for curvature on gradient for Meter Gauge is given by (where R is radius of curve.)

    4. A.

     70/R
    B.

     52.5/R
    C.

     35/R
    D.

     105/R

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  4. Ordinary rails are made of

    5. A.

     mild steel
    B.

     cast iron
    C.

     wrought iron
    D.

     high carbon steel

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  5. 60 R rails are mostly used in

    6. A.

     Broad Gauge
    B.

     Metre Gauge
    C.

     Narrow Gauge
    D.

     none of the above

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  6. 52 kg rails are mostly used in

    7. A.

     Broad Gauge
    B.

     Meter Gauge
    C.

     Narrow Gauge
    D.

     both (a) and (b)

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  7. What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?

    8. A.

     28.49 m
    B.

     21.04 m
    C.

     14.24 m
    D.

     7.45 m

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  8. To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at

    9. A.

     toe of the switch
    B.

     nose of crossing
    C.

     both (A) and (B)
    D.

     none of the above

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  9. Anti creep bearing plates are provided on

    10. A.

     bridges and approaches
    B.

     joints
    C.

     both (A) and (B)
    D.

     none of the above

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  10. Metal sleepers are superior to wooden sleepers with respect to

    11. A.

     cost
    B.

     life
    C.

     track circuiting
    D.

     fastening

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