Clear perpendicular distance between inner faces of two rails is a. Gauge of track* b. Inner gauge c. Wheel base d. Wheel gauge

Clear perpendicular distance between inner faces of two rails is
a. Gauge of track*  
b. Inner gauge
c. Wheel base
d. Wheel gauge
by

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a. Gauge of track*
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