Description : Which is the longest platform in World? A. Howrah Station B. Kharagpur Railway Platform C. Gorakhpur Railway Platform D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur Railway Platform] Explanation: Gorakhpur in India gets world's longest railway platform. A newly renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has become the world's longest, measuring 1,366m
Description : Which Railway station has longest platform in India? A. Gorakhpur Railway Station B. Howrah Railway Station C. Bhubaneswar Railway Station D. Kharagpur Railway Station
Last Answer : A [Gorakhpur Railway Station] Explanation: A newly renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has become the world's longest, measuring 1,366m. Until recently, Kharagpur in the Indian state of West Bengal was the longest platform at 1,072m.
Description : Height of Low level platform for passengers for BG is --- high (a) 0.455 m* (b) 0.560 m (c) 0.650 m (d) 0.760 m
Last Answer : (a) 0.455 m*
Description : Height of high level platform for passengers for BG is --- high (a) 0.455 m (b) 0.560 m (c) 0.650 m (d) 0.760 m*
Last Answer : (d) 0.760 m*
Description : What is maximum height above rail level for low-level passenger platform for BG? (a) 300mm (b) 455mm* (c) 525mm (d) 550mm
Last Answer : (b) 455mm
Description : Height of platform of a flag station in cutting above rail level is (a) Same height as Rail level (b) 305 mm above rail level (c) 455 mm above rail level (d) 840mm above rail level*
Last Answer : (d) 840mm above rail level*
Description : Numbers of taps on each platform of ‘C’ category station as per norms of minimum essential facility criteria are (a) 6* (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 15
Last Answer : (a) 6*
Description : Numbers of taps on each platform of ‘B’ category station as per norms of minimum essential facility criteria are (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 12* (d) 15
Last Answer : (c) 12*
Description : Numbers of taps on each platform of ‘A’ category station as per norms of minimum essential facility criteria are (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 15*
Last Answer : d) 15*
Description : Gauge conversion means: (a) Converting MG to BG (b) Converting NG to MG (c) Converting NG to BG (d) Converting MG/NG to BG*
Last Answer : (d) Converting MG/NG to BG*
Description : Number of Elastic clips used for one K to BG single line section having 13 length & concrete sleepers of M+7 sleeper density are (a) 5280 (b) 6160* (c) 6250 (d) 6500
Last Answer : (b) 6160*
Description : Number of sleepers required having sleeper density of M+7 for one Km of BG single line is (a) 1360 (b) 1540* (c) 1660 (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (b) 1540*
Description : The number of standard rails (13 m) for one km. BG section single line section is (a) 120 (b) 154* (c) 168 (d) 196
Last Answer : (b) 154*
Description : The recommended width of Single line formation cutting for BG excluding drain is a) 6250 mm* b) 6850mm c) 54 90mm d) 6100mm
Last Answer : a) 6250 mm*
Description : In case of a curved track on electrified, double line, BG section a) Duty hut cannot be provided for a level crossing. b) Duty hut should be on the inside of the curve. c) Duty hut should be on the outside of the curve.* d) Duty hut can be provided on any side of the curve.
Last Answer : c) Duty hut should be on the outside of the curve.*
Description : In LWR track on BG a) Level crossing should be separated by providing SEJs b) Level crossing cannot be provided in LWR. c) Level crossing should not fall within the breathing length of LWR* d) Level crossing should be laid with rail free fastenings.
Last Answer : c) Level crossing should not fall within the breathing length of LWR*
Description : The minimum and maximum clearances of check rails at all BG level crossings shall be a) 51 to 57 mm* b) 44 to 48 mm c) 41 to 45 mm d) 55 to 70 mm
Last Answer : a) 51 to 57 mm*
Description : Minimum distance of duty hut from centre line of nearest track on BG is a) 2 meters b) 3 meters c) 4 meters d) 6 meters*
Last Answer : d) 6 meters*
Description : Minimum distance of gate post from centre line of nearest track on BG is a) 2 meters b) 3 meters* c) 4 meters d) 5 meters
Last Answer : b) 3 meters*
Description : For protection of level crossing gate in an emergency on BG double line the Gateman should place one detonator at one place and 3 detonators at a subsequent place at a distance of ------- a) and------ ... c) 500 meters and 1000 meters d) 600 meters and 1200 meters* e) 800 meters in 1500 meters
Last Answer : d) 600 meters and 1200 meters*
Description : Indication post for detonator should be provided at a distance of ---------meter and --------- meter for BG level crossing a) 400 meters in 800 meters b) 500 meters and 1200 meters c) 600 meters and 1200 meter * d)600 meters and 1000 meters
Last Answer : c) 600 meters and 1200 meter *
Description : The clear distance between consecutive sleepers laid over unballasted bridge on BG should not exceed a)300mm b)400mm c)450mm* d)550mm
Last Answer : c)450mm*
Description : Length of bridge timber in BG a) outer to outer of girder plus 305mm b) 2440mm c) whichever is more in a) & b)* d) whichever is less in a) & b)
Last Answer : c) whichever is more in a) & b)*
Description : Minimum length of steel channel sleeper in BG a) 2500mm b) 2440mm* c) 2400mm d) 2600mm
Last Answer : b) 2440mm*
Description : Clear distance between consecutive sleepers not to exceed on bridges in BG is a) 450 mm* b) 600 mm c) 510 mm d) 500 mm
Last Answer : a) 450 mm*
Description : The horizontal clearance between guard rail and running rail in BG track is a) 25 mm b) 250 ± 50 mm* c) 75 mm d) 200 ± 50 mm
Last Answer : b) 250 ± 50 mm*
Description : In a temporary signaling arrangements for a bridge work in BG section, speed board shall be placed in advance of 30 m from the a) C.L. of the bridge b) Termination Board c) Start of the bridge/work spot* d) Caution Board
Last Answer : c) Start of the bridge/work spot*
Description : .In a temporary signaling arrangements for a bridge work in BG section, caution board shall be placed in advance of ……. m from start of the bridge/ work spot. a) 30 m b) 1200 m* c) 677 m d) 1000 m
Last Answer : b) 1200 m*
Description : For A Class, the gross clearance of over maximum moving dimension for BG is (a) 100mm (b) 125mm (c) 150mm* (d) 175mm
Last Answer : (c) 150mm*
Description : Maximum width of rolling stock on BG should be (a) 4745mm (b) 3250mm* (c) 3450mm (d) 4140mm
Last Answer : (b) 3250mm*
Description : Maximum height of rolling stock on BG should be (a) 2745mm (b) 3250mm (c) 3450mm (d) 4140mm*
Last Answer : (d) 4140mm*
Description : In a semi permanent (BG) diversion the gradient should not be steeper then (a) 1 in 75 (b) 1 in 125 (c) 1 in 100* (d) 1 in 150
Last Answer : (c) 1 in 100*
Description : In a semi permanent (BG) diversion the gradient should not be steeper then (a) 1 in 75 (b) 1 in 125 (c) 1 in 100 * (d) 1 in 150
Last Answer : (c) 1 in 100 *
Description : Minimum depth of ballast cushion below the bottom of sleeper at the rail seat on BG group A route should be :- (a) 350 mm. (b) 250 mm. (c) 300 mm.* (d) 325 mm.
Last Answer : (c) 300 mm.*
Description : What do you mean by BG a. Big Gauge b. Broad Gauge* c. Buffer gauge d. None of above
Last Answer : b. Broad Gauge*
Description : The train runs faster on BG than on MG rail because its speed is directly proportional to a) Weight of the train* b) Gauge width c)Policy of Railway Board d) Length of the train
Last Answer : a) Weight of the train*
Description : The ruling gradient is 1 in 200 on a section of the BG track. If the track is laid in that place at a curve of 5 degrees then the allowable ruling gradient on the curve will be a) 1 in 16.7 b) 1 and 400 c) 1 in 240 d) 1 in 333*
Last Answer : d) 1 in 333*
Description : Longest tunnel on Indian Railway is a) Kharbude tunnel on Konkan Railway* b) Near Lonavala between Monkey hill and Khandala station c) Kalka Shimla d) Darjeeling hill Railway
Last Answer : a) Kharbude tunnel on Konkan Railway*
Description : Number of taps on platform as per norms for recommended level of facilities (a) One for every coach (b) One for alternate coach* (c) One every 200 metres distance (d) At the discretion of DRM
Last Answer : (b) One for alternate coach*
Description : Number of taps to be provided on ‘A’ category stations on each platform as per norms of minimum essential facilities are (a) 20 taps (b) 15 taps (c) 12 taps* (d) One taps for each bogie
Last Answer : (c) 12 taps*
Description : For ‘B’ category stations as per minimum essential facility it is necessary to provide (a) High level platform (b) Medium level platform* (c) Rail level platform (d) All the above
Last Answer : (b) Medium level platform*
Description : For ‘A’ category stations it is necessary to provide (a) High level platform* (b) Medium level platform (c) Rail level platform (d) All the above
Last Answer : (a) High level platform*
Description : Facia boards of platform shelters shall have a minimum horizontal clearance of ……. from C.L. of track at a minimum height of 4.61m above RL. a) 2360 mm b) 3660 mm c) 3000 mm d) 1600 mm*
Last Answer : d) 1600 mm*
Description : One of the following works does not require CRS sanction a) Regirdering/ Rebuilding b) Erection of new FOB c) Erection of platform shelter* d) Pipe line crossing
Last Answer : c) Erection of platform shelter*
Description : The horizontal clearance of edge of foot over bridge structure from face of platform is a) 6525 mm b) 3660 mm* c) 5330 mm d) 5300 mm
Last Answer : b) 3660 mm*
Description : Requirement of water for platform washing is a)5 litre per square metre per day * b)10 litre per square meter per day c) 15 litre per square metre per day d)20 litre per square metre per day
Last Answer : a)5 litre per square metre per day *
Description : The maximum height above rail level for B.G. goods platform is ……. Mm (a) 1000mm (b) 1050mm (c) 1065mm* (d) 1075mm
Last Answer : (c) 1065mm*
Description : The gradient of a platform is generally (a) 1 in 1000 (b) 1 in 750 (c) 1 in 500* (d) 1 in 250
Last Answer : (c) 1 in 500*
Description : The minimum horizontal distances form centre of track to face of passenger platform coping for B.G. is ……. Mm (A) 1650 MM. (B) 1670 MM* (C)1676 MM (D) 1685 MM
Last Answer : (B) 1670 MM*
Description : Lubrication of ERC and inserts in corrosion prone areas and platform line is done:- (a) Once in a month. (b) Once in a fortnight. (c) Once in a week. (d) Once in a year.*
Last Answer : (d) Once in a year.*