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41.

The number of keys used in CST–9 sleeper is

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

6

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42.

The number of cotters used in CST–9 sleepers is

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

6

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43.

The most widely used gauge in the world is

A

standard gauge

B

broad gauge

C

metre gauge

D

narrow gauge

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44.

The minimum value of flange way clearance recommended is

A

60 mm

B

70 mm

C

80 mm

D

90 mm

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45.

The maximum permissible gradient for a station yard is

A

1 in 600

B

1 in 400

C

1 in 300

D

1 in 800

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46.

The maximum cant deficiency for speed up to 100 kmph on metre gauge permitted is

A

76 mm

B

51 mm

C

38 mm

D

94 mm

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47.

The maximum cant deficiency for speed up to 100 kmph on broad gauge is

A

76 mm

B

51 mm

C

38 mm

D

94 mm

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48.

The longitudinal movement of the rails in a track is known as

A

hogging

B

buckling

C

creeping

D

tilting

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49.

The length of rails used in broad gauges in India is

A

15 m

B

17 m

C

20 m

D

13 m

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50.

The joint that requires more maintenance is

A

suspended joint

B

bridge joint

C

semi-supported joint

D

supported joint

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51.

The joint that cause greater incidence of rail end batter is

A

suspended joint

B

bridge joint

C

semi-supported joint

D

supported joint

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52.

The joint generally used in Indian Railways is

A

suspended joint

B

bridge joint

C

semi-supported joint

D

supported joint

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53.

The height of the centre of arm of a semaphore signal above the ground is

A

5.5 m

B

6.5 m

C

7.5 m

D

4.5 m

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54.

The height of platform above the rails in narrow gauge station should be

A

0.31 m to 0.41 m

B

0.51 m to 0.60 m

C

0.76 m to 0.84 m

D

0.23 m to 0.41 m

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55.

The height of goods platform above top of rails should be

A

1.17 m

B

1.27 m

C

1.37 m

D

1.07 m

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56.

The first train in India was run in the year

A

1833

B

1843

C

1853

D

1825

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57.

The first train in India was run between

A

Chennai and Vijaywada

B

Mumbai and Thana

C

Mumbai and Ahmedabad

D

Delhi and Kolkata

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58.

The first railway train of the world rolled in the year

A

1833

B

1843

C

1853

D

1825

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59.

The ends of rail getting bent down due to wheel load is known as

A

coning

B

hogging

C

buckling

D

tilting

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60.

The device used to move wagons sideway from one track to another track is

A

turntable

B

triangle

C

traverse

D

buffer stop

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