Description : On the basis of temperature how many zones are in Indian railway a. 2 b. 6 c. 4* d. 7
Last Answer : c. 4*
Description : ormal size of brick used in India is a) 22 x 11.2 x 7 cm* b) 25 x 16 x 8 cm c) 19 x 12 x 9 cm d) 20 x 10 x 5 cm
Last Answer : a) 22 x 11.2 x 7 cm*
Description : Maximum curvature permitted on B.G. is (a) 8 degree (b) 10 degree* (c) 12 degree (d) 16 degree
Last Answer : (b) 10 degree*
Description : 1. Which of the statements with regard to formation is correct (1) One of the Functions of the formation is to facilitate drainage (2) Width of bank for double railway line is 12.155 meters (3) Width of cutting for double railway track is 11. ... a) 2, 3, 5 b) 3, 4, 5* c) 2, 3, 4 d) 2, 4, 5
Last Answer : b) 3, 4, 5*
Description : On Indian Railways a new level crossing can be provided with the approval of a) Chief engineer b) General Manager c) Commissioner of Railway Safety d) None of the above*
Last Answer : d) None of the above
Description : With regard to standard of quality of drinking water as laid down by Indian Railway , the requirement (desirable) limit of total dissolved solids should not be more than---------- mg/l a)200 b) 300 c) 400
Last Answer : d) 500*
Description : What is the Highest speed of train in Indian Railway a. 140 KMPH b. 120 kmph c. 160 kmph* d. 130 kmph
Last Answer : c. 160 kmph*
Description : .In Indian Railway how many Gauges of Track has been adopted a. 1 b. 3* c. 2 d. 4
Last Answer : b. 3*
Description : Longest passenger train on Indian Railway is 1. Prayagraj Express* 2. Kalka Mail 3. Himsagar express 4. Lucknow mail
Last Answer : 1. Prayagraj Express*
Description : Longest Railway Bridge on Indian Railway is 1. Sone Bridge at Dehri on Sone* 2. Yamuna Bridge at Kalpi 3. Ganga Bridge near Patna 4. Pamban Bridge
Last Answer : 1. Sone Bridge at Dehri on Sone*
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 : Total no. of probes fitted on digital double rail tester for rail testing are (i) 12 (ii) 8 (iii) 14* (iv) 16.
Last Answer : (iii) 14*
Description : The pumping system should be capable of supplying the normal quantity of water required in 24 hours in a)12 hours or less b) 16 hours or less c) 20 hours or less* d) 8 hours or less
Last Answer : c) 20 hours or less*
Description : The maximum permissible speed recommended for Indian Railways for 1 in 8 and half crossing is a)16 kmph* b) 20 kmph c)24 kmph
Last Answer : a)16 kmph*
Description : Speed breaker has to be provided on road approaches of level crossing at maximum feasible distance within Railway boundary but not exceeding a) 10 meters b) 15 meters c) 20 meters* d) 200 meters
Last Answer : c) 20 meters*
Description : Demand of water for passengers on railway station is a)10 litres per passenger b)15 litres per passenger c) 20 litres for passenger d) 25 litres per passenger*
Last Answer : d) 25 litres per passenger*
Description : An accident will be termed as serious accident when the loss of Railway property is more then (a) 3 lacs (b) 10 lacs (c) 25lacs* (d) 15 lacs
Last Answer : (c) 25lacs*
Description : Into how many zones is Indian Railway divided? -Geography
Last Answer : Railways are one of the principal modes of transport in India. They take the largest public undertaking in the country. Indian railways are now divided into 16 zones.
Description : Urinals & Latrines for A & B stations as norms for recommended level of facilities for railway station (a) Ndb/500 (b) Ndb/300 (c) Ndb/200* (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (c) Ndb/200*
Description : A Railway Stations is provided for the following purpose (a) To entrain or detrain the passengers (b) To load or off load the goods or parcels (c) To enable the faster trains to overtake the slower trains (d) All the above*
Last Answer : d) All the above*
Description : A new railway line is required to be constructed beaus’ of following reasons (a) Strategic and political considerations (b) Development of backward area (c) To shorten existing rail link (d) Any of them*
Last Answer : d) Any of them*
Description : Survey of the major projects is done by (a) Chief Engineer (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction* (c) Divisional Railway Manager (d) Railway Board
Last Answer : (b) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) construction*
Description : A detailed project report of the proposed railway line is made after (a) Preliminary survey (b) Reconnaissance survey (c) Final location survey* (d) Traffic survey
Last Answer : (c) Final location survey*
Description : Traffic survey is done to find out (a) The most promising route for the railway in the area (b) The possible traffic the railway line will carry (c) Standard of railway line to be followed (d) All the above*
Description : The purpose of reconnaissance survey (a) To determine technical fenibility of the line* (b) To assess whether such a line is required or not (c) To decide the final alignment of the railway line (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) To determine technical fenibility of the line*
Description : Which of the following survey are required to be done before the construction of new railway line. (a) Traffic survey (b) Reconnaessarice survey (c) Preliminary survey (d) Final location survey (e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : Sewerage system of a railway colony may be (a) Combined system (b) Separate system (c) Partially combined system (d) Any of them*
Last Answer : (d) Any of them*
Description : Which of the following stone is best suited for construction of piers and abutments of Railway Bridge a) Granite* b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Quartzite
Last Answer : a) Granite*
Description : Stone generally preferred for railway ballast is a) Sandstone b) Dolomite c) Marble d) Basalt or trap granite*
Last Answer : d) Basalt or trap granite*
Description : For laying a Railway track the prepared surface ready to receive the ballast is called a) Sub ballast b) Formation* c) Blanket d) Cushion
Last Answer : b) Formation*
Description : arthwork in embankment for railway with manual compaction should be done in layers not exceeding-------------- a) 15 centimeter b) 20 centimeters c) 25 centimeters d) 30 centimeters*
Last Answer : d) 30 centimeters*
Description : Centre to Centre spacing of formation for double railway line for Broad Gauge is a) 1676 mm b) 4725 mm c) 4265mm d) 5300 mm*
Last Answer : d) 5300 mm*
Description : Speed breaker of approved design shall be provided on either side of level crossing at ------ within Railway boundary a) 5 meters b) 15 meters c) 20 meters* d0 30 meters
Last Answer : c) 20 meters
Description : When the railway crosses a deep vally without perinial water,it is called……. a)Aqueduct * b)Cause way c)Via-duct d)River crossing
Last Answer : a)Aqueduct *
Description : RBG loading stands for a)Revised Broad gauge loading b) Rolling Broad gauge loading c)Railway Broad gauge loading d) None of above
Last Answer : a)Revised Broad gauge loading
Description : For railway bridges with spans in excess of 30.5m, generally provided with a) deck type girders b) open web through girders* c) semi through girders d) shallow type girders
Last Answer : b) open web through girders*
Description : Temporary arrangements for rebuilding of Railway bridges can be executed by providing a) Temporary girder b) Temporary diversion c) Any of the above* d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Any of the above*
Description : tructural steel for railway loading above 0oC temperature conforms to -- a) IS 2062 grade A b) IS 2062 grade B* c) IS 2062 grade C d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) IS 2062 grade B*
Description : Temporary staging for casting PSC Box Girder for a ROB over the Railway span shall be removed a) after hardening of concrete b) before hardening of concrete c) during concreting d) after stressing the cables
Last Answer : d) after stressing the cables
Description : As per new classification of railway accident, floods breaches & land slides’ is classified in the following class (a) Class J (b) Class K (c) Class Q (d) Class R*
Last Answer : (d) Class R*
Description : What is the highest post in Railway a. General Manager b. Chief Engineer c. Chairman Railway Board* d. Divisional Railway Manager
Last Answer : c. Chairman Railway Board*
Description : Where is the Head Quarter of Northern Railway a. New Delhi* b. Lucknow c. Mumbai d. Calcutta
Last Answer : a. New Delhi*
Description : What do you mean by RDSO a. Research & Development Standard organisation* b. Railway Development & Standard organisation c. Regional Development & Standard organisation d. None of above
Last Answer : a. Research & Development Standard organisation*
Description : How many divisions in Northern Railway a. 5* b. 4 c. 6 d. 3
Last Answer : a. 5*
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 : How many time zones are there in the world? A. 22 B. 12 C. 16 D. 24 (Answer)
Last Answer : D. 24 (Answer)
Description : How many zones are there in Indian Railways? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 22
Last Answer : B [18] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : Why is the Railway system divided into Zones? -SST 10th
Last Answer : For efficiency and convenience the Railway system is divided into Zones. There are 17 Railway Zones.
Description : Which one of the following railway zones has the maximum route length in kilometres? (a) Northern (b) Southern (c) Central (d) Western
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following Railway zones and their Headquarters is not correct? (a) North-Eastern-Gorakhpur (b) South-Central-Hyderabad (c) Eastern-Kolkata (d) Western-Mumbai
Last Answer : Ans: (b)