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 11.750 meters (4) Centre to centre of formation for double line is 4.725 meters (5) Width of formation is different for concrete sleeper track and other than concrete sleeper track a) 2, 3, 5 b) 3, 4, 5* c) 2, 3, 4 d) 2, 4, 5

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 11.750 meters
(4) Centre to centre of formation for double line is 4.725 meters
(5) Width of formation is different for concrete sleeper track and other than concrete sleeper  track
a) 2, 3, 5
b) 3, 4, 5*
c) 2, 3, 4  
d) 2, 4, 5
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b) 3, 4, 5*
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