Wing walls and return walls are provided to retain a) earth on approaches b) ballast c) track on approaches d) none

Wing walls and return walls are provided to retain  
a) earth on approaches
b) ballast
c) track on approaches
d) none
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a) earth on approaches
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Last Answer : d) 1600 mm*

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Last Answer : a) C.L. of water course/road to C.L. of track*

Skew of a bridge is the angle between a) C.L. of water course to C.L. of track b) C.L. of water course to C.L. of pier c) C.L. of water course/road to normal (perpendicular) of C.L. of track* d) C.L. of abutment to C.L. of pier

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Last Answer : c) C.L. of water course/road to normal (perpendicular) of C.L. of track*

The minimum track centres in B.G. double line is (a) 4500 mm (b) 4750 mm (c) 5000 mm (d) 5300 mm*

Description : The minimum track centres in B.G. double line is (a) 4500 mm (b) 4750 mm (c) 5000 mm (d) 5300 mm*

Last Answer : (d) 5300 mm*

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Last Answer : (B) 1670 MM*

The minimum centre to centre distance of a B.G. track in mid-section is ……….. mm (a) 4200 (b) 4265* (C) 4350 (d) 4000

Description : The minimum centre to centre distance of a B.G. track in mid-section is ……….. mm (a) 4200 (b) 4265* (C) 4350 (d) 4000

Last Answer : (b) 4265*

For taking track measurement at accident site stations shall be marked at …….. Apart. (a) 1 m (b) 2m (c) 3m* (d) 5m

Description : For taking track measurement at accident site stations shall be marked at …….. Apart. (a) 1 m (b) 2m (c) 3m* (d) 5m

Last Answer : (c) 3m*

Deep screening of entire track must be done at least:- (a) Once in a quarter. (b) Once in a year. (c) Once in 5 years. (d) Once in 10 years.*

Description : Deep screening of entire track must be done at least:- (a) Once in a quarter. (b) Once in a year. (c) Once in 5 years. (d) Once in 10 years.*

Last Answer : (d) Once in 10 years.*

Minimum speed restriction to be imposed for Track renewal is:- (a) Stop dead & 10 Kmph (b) 10 Kmph (c) 15 Kmph (d) 20 Kmph*

Description : Minimum speed restriction to be imposed for Track renewal is:- (a) Stop dead & 10 Kmph (b) 10 Kmph (c) 15 Kmph (d) 20 Kmph*

Last Answer : (d) 20 Kmph*

Permissible creep in track is m. 50 mm n. 100 mm o. 125 mm p. 150 mm.*

Description : Permissible creep in track is m. 50 mm n. 100 mm o. 125 mm p. 150 mm.*

Last Answer : p. 150 mm.*

Lowest level of staff/supervisor competent for packing or renewal of single isolated sleeper not requiring lifting or slewing of track in LWR/CWR. a. PWI b. Keyman c. Gangmate* d. PWS

Description : Lowest level of staff/supervisor competent for packing or renewal of single isolated sleeper not requiring lifting or slewing of track in LWR/CWR. a. PWI b. Keyman c. Gangmate* d. PWS

Last Answer : c. Gangmate*

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Description : Lowest level of staff/supervisor competent for Lifting/Lowering of track in LWR/CWR. a. Keyman. b. Gangmate. c. PWI. d. PWS.*

Last Answer : d. PWS.*

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Last Answer : a. Track Geometry Index*

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Description : Frequency of TTM tamping on PSC sleepers track a. 2 years or 100 GMT which ever is earlier* b. 2 years or 150 GMT which ever is earlier c. 1.5 years or 200 GMT which ever is earlier d. 2 years or 175 GMT which ever is earlier

Last Answer : a. 2 years or 100 GMT which ever is earlier*

what is the value of long chord for measuring unevenness in track recording a. 3.6 meter b. 9.6 meter* c. 7.2 meter d. 4.8 mete

Description : what is the value of long chord for measuring unevenness in track recording a. 3.6 meter b. 9.6 meter* c. 7.2 meter d. 4.8 mete

Last Answer : b. 9.6 meter*