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Objective Type of Questions On P-Way Set-1
Objective Type of Questions On P-Way Set-1
1. Quantity of ballast/ m on concrete sleeper track with 300mm ballast cushion on Straight
3 3
a)1.682 M b) 2.158 M
3 3
c)2.314 M d)1.962M
2. The permitted range of % retention on 40mm square mesh sieve in case ofmachine crushed ballast. a) 10 - 20b) 20 - 40
c)40 - 60d)60 - 80
(c)Before centre binding produced stresses are 40% of rail seat bottom stresses
a)10 b)15c)20d) 25
11.In through packing, ballast should be opened out on either side of rail seat to a depth of
12.Easement gradient at the time of passage of trains while doing lifting should not be steeper than
a) 25 mm. per railb) 10 mm. per rail
13.During deep screening, it should be ensured that when ballast is being removed from any sleeper, invariably, there are at least fully supported sleepers
between it and the next sleeper worked upon.
a)2b) 4
c)6d) 8
17.The sections, which are normally to be patrolled during monsoon will be identified and notified by
a) PWIb) ADEN
c) DENd) CE
18.Who will prepare patrol charts for each of the sections where monsoon patrolling is required to be done.
a)PWIb) ADEN
c)DENd) CE
19.If a patrolman on the arrival at the end of his beat does not find the next patrolman, then he should
a) continue patrolling as per patrol chart. b) Continue further and report to the SM
20.The selected patrolman should pass…………test and then only should be employed.
a)A-Ib) A-III
21.The PWI should submit a certificate to the DEN through AEN…………..in advance before commencement of monsoon.
a) Fortnightb) a month
c) a weekd) a year
24.The PWI should check the equipment of all patrolmen and watchman once in a
a)Fortnightb) a month
c) a weekd) a year
25.The PWI incharge should check over patrolling at nights by train once a_
a)Fortnightb) a month
c) a weekd) a year
26.The …………will be responsible for instructing patrolmen in their dutiesandstationary watchman to posses the correct equipment.
a) APWIb) AEN
c) Dose not require any SRd) Take prior permission from CRS
30.For works of short duration, when train has to stop at worksite, then hand signals shall be exhibited at _, _, and .m. in case of BG
a)100b)45
c)1200d)600
32.In multi speed restrictions when s1is less than s2, then minimum length of s1zone should be ………………m.
a)100b)200
c)300d)400
a)100b)200
c)300 d)400
a) leftb)right
c)centrallyd) oblique
35.Whenworksattimesofpoorvisibilityaretobeundertakenandsiteisprotectedby temporary engineering fixed signals……nos..detonators, 10m apart be fixed
not less than…………..m in rear of CI and a caution hand signal exhibited to approaching trains.
a)3&600b) 2&270
c)2&800d)3&1200
a)500b)400
c)600d)300
a) 10 yearsb) 5 years
c) 15 yearsd) 7 years
38.The life of detonators can be extended to ……………….years on an yearly basis after testing……………..detonators from each lot of over 5 years.
a)10b)20
c)40d)50
40.The bottom most parts of Caution Indicator, Speed Indicator should be …………..m above R.L
a)1b)2
c)1.5d)2.5
41.The bottom most part of T/P & T/G should be ………………m above R.L.
a)1.20b)1.55
c)1.65d)2.00
42.In cuttings and high banks trolley refuges should be provided at …m intervals.
a)50b)100
c)150d)20
43.The night signal for trolley/motor trolley/lorry on single line shall be…..
a)Both side Redb) red on one side and green on the other
c)both side greend) one side white and otherside red
a)2b)3
c)4d)5
45. During night and at day times of poor visibility the trolly should work under
a)1200b)800c)600d)350
a)50b)100
c)150d)200
48.Whenamotortrollyisworkedwithblockprotection,itshouldbemannedby at least…………men
50.When the lorry is required to remain stationery for more than…………..minutes in Station limits then it should be protected.
a)5b)10 c)8d)15
51.Lorries working in gradients steeper than ………………..should be controlled by hand brakesas well as by rope tied in rear.
54.What is the minimum horizontal distance of a platform coping (goods or passenger) from the adjacent track centre ?
(a)1670mm(b)1690mm
( c)840mm(d)760mm
56.For all routes identified for running 22.1 axle load wagons, sleeper density of nos./km must be maintained.
(C)1660(d) 1720
59.Life of rail not only depends upon the but also on the maximumaxle load moving over it.
60.The width of ballast shoulder to be provided on the outside of the curvein case of LWR is provided on the reverse curve –
62.The minimum depth of bridge timber excluding notching for 80‟ span as per RDSO‟s Drg.
No.BA 11075 is –
(a)150 mm(b)125 mm(c)180 mm(d)240 mm
a)Less than 6 attentions are given per year
b)6-12 attentions/year are given
c)More than 12 attentions/year are given
66.20 Kmph caution order is prevailing at a deep screening spot.The caution indicator boardshould be fixed at a distance of
67.In comparison with non-corrosion prone area, the frequency of toe load testing of ERC in corrosion prone area is-
(a)Doubled(b)Same(c)Half(iv) No relation.
70.Sleeper spacing on a curve is the centre to centre distance between twoconsecutivesleeperswhen measured at
77.In PSC sleeper track what speed restriction should be imposed during consolidation period on LWR when the temperature goes
beyond td +20º when crib and shoulder ballast compaction has been done.
(a)15Kmph(b)20 Kmph
78.The breathing length of an LWR exhibits movement of –
(a) its movement at the SEJ is different(b) it requires more careful attention
(c) its distressing has to be done by splitting it into parts (d) always requires patrolling
81.Of the various types of thermometers, the most reliable and quick devicefor rail temperature measurement is–
consolidation, when only manual ballast compaction has been done,SR to be imposed is –
85.While repairing a fracture in which a gap 'g' has been created and paint marks made at a distance of 'a' and 'b'from the
fractured rail ends, the following relationship should hold good if a closure rail piece of length 'L' is inserted –
86.While passing an LWR over a girder bridge the rail-sleeper fittings should be –
87.The gap at SEJ at the time of laying / Subsequent distressing of LWR for a 52 kg Rail section is
o
90.If the temperature rises above td+25 C,hot weather patrolling can be started by –
(a)DEN(b)AEN(c) Keyman(d)Gangmate.
91.In a yard with LWR, for track circuiting make use of–
92.Gap at fracture in an LWR is more than the theoretical value. This is due to:
(a)a sudden fall of temperature(b)the battering received from the moving wheels
© the longitudinal ballast resistance mobilised is less
(a)4oCurve(b) 2oCurve(c)3oCurve(d))1oCurve
(d)every 15 days in the two hottest and two coldest months of the year and once in 2 months from the remaining period
95.Generally, while performing through packing manually on LWR, opening of sleepers is limited to –
96.Permissible speed on 1 in 8.5 turn out with curved switch 52/60 kg on PSC sleepers
97.Minimum and maximum rail temperatures at Kolkata shown in the map as 56 (28) will be
(a) –30 and + 30(b) – 55 and + 35(c)0 and 56(d) 0 and 60.
(b)Machine cut a rail piece out of track and slew back the track
99.At an SEJ theoretical calculations of movement of one LWR end indicates an expansion of 4 mm and a contraction of 3
mm during rising and falling temperature trends, respectively,If the standard gap at tdis 20mm what range of gap is
(a) 23mm to 16mm(b) 33mm to 6mm(c) 3mm to 4mm(d) None of the above.
100.SEJ can be laid on transition curve with degree not sharper than –
(d)at every 20 m
103.On a fan-shaped lay-out same sleepers can be used for a right hand T/O and left hand T/O.For this purpose
(b) right end of the sleepers should be brought towards the left side by rotating the sleepers
©sleepers in the switch should remain as it is but those in the lead should be rotated to bring the right end to the left side
(d) None of above
107.As per the provisions of IRPWM, the gauge just ahead of actual toe switch shall be for switch entry angle (SEA)0 degree 20‟0” and for
SEA> 0 degree 20‟0”
once in in rotation
109.Max. permissible speed on 1 in 8 ½ curvedswitchis kmph and that on 1 in 12 curved switch is kmph.
(a)100,50,50(b)165,75,75©140,75,75(d) 180,100,100
(a)1.4mm/m(b)2.8mm/m©3.6mm/m(d)4.2mm/m
115.On wooden sleeper track, the number of spikes/under each rail seat on the outside of a curve is
123.Track is classified as „Very Good‟ if the average no.of total vertical and lateral acceleration peaks/Km on High
speed routes is –
124.Urgent attention is required at all locations where vertical & lateral acceleration peaks exceed -
(a) 0.2g(b) 0.15g(c) .30g(d) 0.35g
125.If the average number of peaks of vertical and lateral accelerations exceeding 0.3g is more than__per km. Or more than_in any particular km. the track
will need attention.
(a) 1 &1(b) 0.5 & 1(c) 0.25 & 1(d) 0.25 & 2
126.Need for urgent maintenance of track, arises when the value of individualindices of different parameters of TGI is less than
129.Frequency of census at a level crossing where TVU is between 75,000 to 1,00,000 will be _years.
131Drivers of trains shall get no light indication except at level crossings where they will
observe red lights when the gates are closed across the railway line and are open for road traffic.
(a)Special (b)A class©B class(d) C class
132.Level crossings beyond the signals shall be under the control of the Permanent Way Inspectors both as regards to their operation and maintenance.
(a) Home(b) LSS © Outermost Stop(d) Starter
136. For level crossing with PSC sleepers, in no case opening be delayed by more than years.
137.As per IRPWM one speed breaker should be provided on either approach of level crossing located within the railway boundary
138.There should be no rail joint on running rails for a distanceof m on either side at a level crossing in SWR
(a)1(b)2© 3 (d) 6
140.Whistle indicator board on the approaches of unmanned level crossings should be provided at a distance of
141.At the close of tamping work in mechanised maintenance P.Way Manual prescribes a ramp gentler than
(a) td+ 10˚ or above(b) td+ 25˚ or above(c) td+ 30˚ or above (d) td+ 50˚ or above
143.Formation slope is 1 in
(a)10(b)20©30(d)40
145.Name the equipment that can be effectively used to warn the driver of an approaching train on a track fouled by derailed
train on an adjacent track
(a)Flare signal(b)Detonator©Red flag(d)Red lamp
147.During deep screening, it should be ensured that when ballast is being removed from any sleeper, invariably, there are at
148.The sections, which are normally to be patrolled during monsoon will be identified and notified by the
(a)PWI(b)ADEN©DEN(d)CTE
149.Who is authorized level of supervisor for deep screening works in LWR works
150.After emergency repairs to fracture in LWR Track, the first train has to pass at a speed of
(a) Stop Dead & 10 kmph(b) Stop Dead & 20 kmph(c) 20 kmph(d) 30 kmph
152.Clearance between Guard rail and Running rail on bridges in case of BG track
153.The PWI should submit a certificate to the DEN through AEN in advance before commencement of monsoon.
154.The PWI should check the equipment of all patrolmen andwatchmen once in a
155.The PWI incharge should check over patrolling at nightsby train once a
156.The _will be responsible for instructing patrolmen in their duties and will be
responsible to ensure that the patrolmen and stationary watchmen posses the correct equipment.
(a)PWI and MATE(b)ADEN & PWI© DEN & AEN (d) CTE&DEN
157. Overhang beyond the last lifting/ slinging point while lifting 90 UTS rails should not exceed m.
158. After ignition of „portion‟ in AT welding, efforts should bemade to follow a tapping time of very near to sec.
(a)10(b)20©30(d)40
159.Class „C‟ ODC is one where net clearance available is lessthan mm.
160.For spans more than 6.1 m, rail joints should preferably be provided at of span from either end.
rd rd
(a) full length(b)half©1/3 (d)2/3 .
161. Length of bridge timbers should be distance of outside to outside of girder flanges plus mm but not less
162.The clear distance between bridge timbers at joints should not exceed _mmB.G. is
(a)100(b)450©200(d)50
163.The top table of the guard rail should not be lower than that of the running rail by more than_mm.
(a)10(b)15©20(d)25
164.On the bridge approaches, for a length of about mtrs. the width of cess should be cm clear of full ballast section.
166.Any deviations from the dimensions of Schedule I will require prior sanction of
167.The recommended minimum distance centre to centre of track BG ismm, for B.G.
(a)4265(b)4725©5300(d)1676
(a)5300(b)6850 ©6250(d)4725
173.Check rails should normally be provided where the radius is m or less in B.G.
(a)158(b)258©318(d)218
174.On B.G., minimum and maximum clearances of check rails at a level crossing are mm & mm rspectively.
175.Minimum depth of space for wheel flange from rail level in B.G. is mm.
(a)18(b)28.5©38(d)44
176.For buildings and structures on B.G., the minimum horizontal distance from centre oftrack to any structure from rail level
177.For buildings and structures on B.G., the minimum horizontal distance from centre oftrack to any structure from rail level to
305 mmabove rail level is mm for new works or alterations to existing works.
(a) 1540(b) 1675© 1905 (d)1690
178.Minimum height above rail level for a distance of 915 mm oneither side of thecentre of track for B.G. for overhead
structures ismm.
(a) 4540(b) 4875(c) 5905(d)4690
179.For B.G., maximum height above rail level of any part ofinterlocking or signal gearfor a width of 1600 mm is mm.
(a) 95(b) 85© 75(d)65
180.The maximum and minimum horizontal distances from centre of track to face of passenger platform coping for B.G.
_______and ___________ mmrespectively.
181.mm & mm are the maximum and minimumdistances fromcentre of track to the face of goods platform coping for B.G.
185.The minimum horizontal distance of any building on B.G.passenger platformsfrom centre line of track, from platform level
186. The minimum horizontal distance from centre line of track to a pillar, column, lamp orsimilar isolated structure on a passenger
platform or any building on a goodsplatform from platform level to 305mm above platform levelforB.Gmm.
( c )4570 mm.
(d)4720 mm.
2
187.A pillar or column which has more than _cm in plan forB.G. must beclassed building and not as isolated structure.
(a) 1550(b) 1915( c) 3716(d) 2560
188.The clear distance between consecutive sleepers laid over un ballasted bridge on BG should not exceed_
190.Vertical curves are introduced when the algebraic difference between two gradesbecomes equal to or more than %
a)0.04b)0.40c)4.00(d) 0.20
191.In need based system of USFD testing, rail with IMR defect should bereplaced within
192.In BG track, the opening of road for through packing should be done from end of sleeper to a distance of inside the
rail seat
a) 450 mmb) 350mmc) 250mm(d) 150mm
193.In case of mass lubrication by gangs, the minimum level of supervision should be
194.Toe Load should be tested for ERC in other than corrosion prone areasfor every
a) 2 years or after passage of 100 GMT of traffic whichever is earlier
b) 4 years or after passage of 200 GMT of traffic whichever is earlier
d)a & b
196.In a turnout, the turnout side stock rail should be given a bend at
a)Actual Toe of Switchb) Heel of Switch© Theoretical Toe Switch
(d) SRJ
a) degree b) radius
c) degree or radius
d) Curvature
b)cant excess
a) 100mm.b) 65mmc)75mmd) 50 mm
202.Cant gradient is
203.The compensation for curve when added to the Existing gradient should not exceed the
a) e=GV/15Rb)GV2/127Rc)GVR2/127Rd)GV /1.36R
206.Minimum radius of curve_ mtrs.
208. Minimum horizontal distances, Telegraph posts measured from the center of track and at right angles to the nearest track is Ht. of Telegraph post__mm
212. Horizontal distance from center of track to place of any platform wall Minimum mm. and Maximummm
213. The Maximum height above the rail level for high level platform ......
a) 1 in 200
b)1 in 100
c) 1 in300
d) 1 in 400
a) 250 mm.
b) 300 mm
c) 50 mm
d)150 mm
a) 100 KMPH
b) 75 KMPH
c)60 KMPH
d) 50 KMPH
222. Maximum distance apart from trolley refuges on Bridges with main span < 100 mtrs. is
a) 6__% b) 5 % c) 4% d) 3 %
226.The permitted Guage on 400 mtrs. Radius curve as per the IRPWM is
b) -10 mm to +20 mm
c) -15 mm to +25 mm
d) -20mm to +30 mm
a)100 mm
b) 150mm
c) 200 mm
d) 400 mm
228. In LWR/CWR cold weather patrolling is introduced when the rail temperature isless than
a) Td-30 Degrees Centigrade
b) Td-25 Degrees Centigrade
c) Tm-30 Degrees Centigrade
d) Tm-25Degrees Centigrade
229) What is the maximum distance between two bridge timbers on BGis
a)410 mm
b) 510 mm.
c) 610 mm
d)710 mm
230. The W/L Board is to be fixed at a distance of….. from the unmanned level crossing gate.
a) 300 m
b) 500 m
c) 600 m
d) 1200 m
231. The gate post for an unmanned LC gate to be provided at .. mtrs. distance from the center line of nearest track.
a)3 mb) 5 m c) 8 m d) 10 m
a) Mate
b) Key man
c) Trackman
d) PWI
sleeper track
a) 10 sleepers
b)20 sleepers
c) 15 sleepers
d)30 sleepers
a) 95 mm
b) 90 mm
c) 80mm
d) 75 mm
236. What is the gap provided at SEJ initially at Td in Zone III for 52 kg.rail is
a) 40mm
b) 45 mm
c) 60 mm
d) 65 mm
a) 42 to 47 Deg.
b) 42 to 47 Deg.
c) 37 to 47 Deg.
d) 32 to 37 Deg.
238. What is the minimum distance at which the SEJ can be laid in the approach of single span girder bridge.
a) 60 mtrs.
b) 50 mtrs.
c)40 mtrs.
d) 30 mtrs.
284. How many Fuses to be available with the gate keeper on Double and multiple lines?_
(a) 1(b)2©3(d)4
239. Write is the formula for calculating the Equilibrium Cant in mm for BG
241. Rail dolly shall not work where gradient is steeper than_ (a) 1 in 400 (b)1 in 200 (c)1 in 100 (d) 1 in 300
242. Tolerance for head finishing on side at welding with 10 cm. straight edge
60kg.(90UTS)rails
(a)6-8(b)8-10(c)10-12(d)4-6
245. When more than one track machine is running in a block section, there should be a minimum distance of m between two units.
(a) 120m(b)160m(c)200m(d)220m
250. Metal lines are used in track circuit areas with PSC track
251. Speed restriction on the fourth day after Deep screeningmanually in BG line
252. Limiting lateral wear for rail renewal in `A‟ route curved track
254. Whereever LWR is followed by fish plated track/SWR, the same track structure as that of LWR shall be continued
beyond SEJ for-
255.In other than concrete sleeper track, if the temperature rises above td + 20deg.C after a maintenance job, during the period of consolidation, when only
manual ballast compaction has been done, SR to be imposed is -
256 .While doing deep screening in LWR territory, if the rail temperature is anticipated to rise above td+10 deg. C,
(c)do a temporary distressing at 10 deg.C lower than maximum anticipated rail temperature
259. The distressing by tensor can be done when temperature prevailing (tp) is –
a)More than td
260. In a yard with LWR/ glued joints are used for track circuiting areas
.(a)joints(b)glued joints
(d)Only 50 sleepers
(a)True(b) False
264. For checking correct curvature of tongue rail, ordinates should be measured
(d)at every 6 m.
265.On a fan shaped layout same sleepers can be used for a right hand T/O and left hand T/O. For this purpose
(b)right end of the sleepers should be brought towards the left side by rotatingthe sleepers
(c)sleepers in the switch should remain as it is but those in the lead should be ratated to
a) 6m.b) 8 m c) 9 m d) 12 m
a) 12 m b) 9 m c) 6 m d)3m
269. Desirable clearance between top ofstretcher bar and bottom of stock rail is
a) 1.5to3.0 mm
b) 2.5to2.0 mm
c) 0.5to3.0 mm
d) 2.5to3.0mm
270. On wooden sleeper track, the number of spikes/ sleeper on the outside of a curve is
a) Two b) three c) fur d) five
271.Station to station versine variation permitted for 110 kmph speed is
a) 15 mm b) 11 mm c) 12 mm d) 11.8 mm
273. Track is classified as „Very Good‟ if total no. of vertical and lateral acceleration peaks/km on
(a)25mm(b)19mm(c)20mm(d)16mm
276. Theeffect on wheel off loading in a vehicle having spring defect in two diagonally opposite spring is a result of
(a) twist
(b) alignment
(c) versine
(d)Superelevation
280.At the close of tamping work in mechanized maintenance, P.Way Manual prescribes a ramp gentler than
281.Minimum length of check rail, for a square crossing, should be ……….m morethan width of gate
a) 5m b) 3 m c) 6 m d) 7.5 m
282.Level crossings beyond the outermost stop signals shall be under the control f maintenance
a) PWI b) SM c) SI d) All
284.For level crossing with PSC sleepers , in no case opening be delayed by more than
a) one year
b) two years.
c) three year
d) four year
285.Distance pieces are used to obviate the possibility of infringement of the horizontal distance from centre of trackto face of platform coping.
(a)True(b) False
(a)True(b)False
(a)600mm(b)900mm(c)500mm(d)1000mm
288. The device used for compensating the wear of the fishing planes of at free rail joint
290.Easement gradient at the time of passage of trains while doing lifting should not be steeper than
291.The sections, which are normally to be patrolled during monsoon will be identified and notified by the
a) DEN b) AEN c) PWId) Mate
292.Patrolling in pairs can be introduced with the approval of
293.A list of vulnerable locations should be maintained by each ………in a register form and updated.
a). ADEN/DENb) PWI /Mate c) Mate/keyman d) All of above
294.The flagman placing detonators should station himself at a distance not less than ……m from the place of detonators.
a) 15 m b) 30 m c) 45 m d) 60 m
295.Indicators shall be placed on the left side as seen by the drivers except on CTC sections
a) 50 m. b) 60 m c) 45 m d) 65 m
297. Guard rails should be provided on all girder bridges whether major orminor
298.For spans more than 6.1 m, rail joints should preferable be provided at ……..of span from either end.
299.Length of bridge timbers should be distance from outside to outside of girder flanges plus 305mm but not less than
a) 2440 mm for B.G.b) 3330mm for B.G c) 5330 mm for B.G d) a & b
300.On the bridge approaches for a length of100 m,the width of cess shouldbe …. cm. clear of full ballast section.
a) 60 b) 70 c) 80 d) 90
301.The recommended minimum widths of cutting excluding side drains for B.G. single line is
303.Lubrication of ERC and inserts in corrosion prone areas and platform line is done once in a
304.Minimum rail section recommended for section having trafficmore than 20GMTs is _____.
a)60 kgb) 90 R
305The rail dolley shall be protectedby a flagman at a distance of ____metre on BG from the rail dolley, on a double line in the direction from which train may
approach.
c) 1200md) 900m
306. Permanent closure in running lines for locations such as 500 metre length on both side approaches of tunnels, tunnel proper, major and important
bridges including bridge proper, deep cuttings and high embankments should not be less than______ in length, between two adjoining fish plates.
a)9 m b) 11 m
c)13 m d)6.5 m
307.Distance block to platform line are fixed atcentre to centre distance of _________.
a)15 m b)30 m
c)45 md)60 m
i)1 in 20
ii)1 in 10
iii)1 in 15
iv)NIL
309.Minimum permissible vertical wear on nose ofa 52 kg CMS crossing on Rajdhani route is
i)6mm
ii)8mm
iii)10mm
iv)12 mm
c) 116 m d) 109 m
311.Minimum height above rail level for high passenger platform is _________.
a)840 mmb)760 mm
ii)10 Kmph
iii)15Kmph
iv)20 Kmph
a)6 mm b)8 mm
c)11 mmd)13 mm
a)1.0 mm b) 2.5 mm
c)2.0 mmd)1.5 mm
316. Service life in terms of total GMT carried for 52 kg. 90 UTS rail is______
i)5 years
ii)10 years
iii)7 years
iv)6 years.
319. Maximum distance apart of trolley refuges on bridges with main spans of 100metre or more is
v)50 mtr
vi)100 mtr
vii)200 mtr
320. Permissible vertical wear for tongue rail of 52kg.fanshape curved switch is _____.
a) 5 mmb) 08 mm
c) 11 mmd)13 mm
321. Maximum distance covered in a day bya Patrolman should not normally exceed
ix)2 km.
x)5 km.
xi)10 km.
xii)20 km
322.In case of 52 kg CMS Crossing dimension to be deducted (to account for slope in casting of wing rail to 1:20 cant)from the observed wear
measurements to find out the actual wear is ______
a)1.5 mmb)2 mm
c)2.5 mmd)3.5 mm
a) 1 in 8.5b)1 in 12.5
c)1 in 16d)1 in 20
325.Maximum super elevation for BG, group ‘A’ route under normal conditions is __________.
c)175 mmc)140 mm
a) 8 ob)10 o
c)15 od) 16 o
327.Maximum values of normal cant deficiency prescribed for BG, A & B groups is ______.
a)50 mmb) 65 mm
a) 30 mmb)50 mm
c) 60mmd)65 mm
329.Minimum depth of ballast cushion below the bottom of sleeper at the rail seat should be _____BG group A route.
a) 200 mm b)250 mm
c)300 mmd)350 mm
330.Centre to centre spacing (maximum) of wooden sleepers on fish plated BG track is ___________
a) 20 mmb) 30 mm
b) 60 mmc) 65mm
331.Centre to centre spacing (maximum) of wooden sleepers on fish plated BG track, between joint sleepers and first shoulder sleeper is .
a)30 cmb) 25 cm
c)20 cmd)61 cm
332.Sleeper density for group ‘A’ route with traffic density more than 20 GMT is ________________
a) 1660/Kmb) 1540/ Km
c)1310/Kmd)1120 /Km
333.The permissible speed, for 1 in 8 ½ symmetrical split with curved switch on BG track, is
a) 15 kmphb) 20 kmph
c) 25 kmphc)30 kmph
334. Speed in excess of kmph should not be permitted on turn in curves laid with wooden sleepers.
a) 15 kmphb) 20 kmph
335. For all bridges, in case of LWR track, full ballast section, as specified in LWR Manual should be provided upto _-_______________metresfrom the
abutments.
336.Flange-way clearance(maximum) of BG turnouts between running rail and check rail at nose of crossing is
a) 44 mmb) 48 mm
c) 51 mmc) 57 mm
a)110 mmb)112 mm
c)95mmc)115 mm
(A)3400 mm(B)3700 mm
(C)3000 mm(D)1676 mm
339.How many on On-Track track machines can work in a block section at a time as per subsidiary rule?
(A)One(B)Three
(C)Five(D)Four
(A)T-28(B)TRT
(C)PQRS(D)UTV
341.What shall be the minimum safe distance between track machines when moving in the block section in convey?
(A)50 m(B)180 m
(C)120 m(D)200 m
342.As per IRTMM, the auxiliary track for PQRS working can be higher than the existing track by not more than:
(A)40 mm(B)50 mm
(C)25 mm(D)10 mm
343.Maintenance tamping of track during summer season shall not be done when the rail temperature is more than:
(A)td(B)td+5
(C)td + 10(D)td – 5
344.What shall be the distance between two track machines during working in a block section?
(A)50 m(B)120 m
(C)90 m(D)180 m
345.What is the minimum cushion of clean ballast is recommended for proper functioning of tamping machines?
(A)50 mm(B)75 mm
(C)100 mm(D)150 mm
347.The tamping tools shall be replaced when the sectional area of the tool blade is reduced by
(A)15%(B)20%
(C)25%(D)30%
349.Which small track machine is not required for doing welding of rails inLWRs?
350.What is the capacity of non-infringing track jacks normally used for track maintenance
(A)8 T(B)9 T
(C)10 T(D)12 T
(A)Achieving Spatial Force to(B)Regaining the resistanc free consolidation lateral displacement
expeditiously
352.What shall be the ramp gradient before closing the tamping work and obligatory point?
353.Two insertions during tamping of concrete sleepers and required for lift more than
(A)10 mm(B)30 mm
(C)50 mm(D)75 mm
354.After one round of tamping along with DTS after deep screening, the traffic can be resumed with speed restriction of:
(A)TRT(B)PQRS
(C)T-28(D)RAIL-V
356. What is the maximum height above rail level of end loading platform for BG?
a)5330 mm b)1295 mm
c)1675 mmc)2135mm
357.What is the minimum distance of a 3-meters high building on passenger platform from centre of track?
a)5330 mm b)1295 mm
c)1675 mmc)2135mm
358.What is minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure from rail level to 305 mm above rail
a)5330 mm b)1295 mm
c)1675 mmc)2135mm
359.What is the maximum horizontal distance from center of track to face of passenger platform coping for
BG?
b) 1680 mm d)1690 mm
360.What is the minimum horizontal distance from center of track to face of passenger platform coping for
BG?
b) 1680 mm d)1690 mm
361.What is maximum height above rail level for low-level passenger platform for BG?
a)455 mmb)555 mm
c)665 mmd)775 mm
362.What is minimum horizontal distance of any telegraph post measured from the center of track at right angles to the nearest track for BG?
364.What is minimum distance from center line of track to duty hut at L-Xing?
a)3 m b) 4 m
c)5md) 6 m
a) 1 in 650b) 1 in 750
c) 1in 1000d) 1 in 10
Branch line where Railway traffic is less and road traffic is more?
368. What is the new criteria of classification of manned level crossings of A class gate?
a)TVU>25,000b) TVU>30,000
369. What is the new criteria of classification of manned level crossings specialclass gate?
370.What is the minimum number of gatekeepers required in special class, A- class & B-class?
a) 3 nosb) 2 nos
a) 3 nosb) 2 nos
a) The multiplication of total number of train units from both side and number of road vehicle unit is called
c)The multiplication of total number of road vehicle unit from both side
d)All of above
374.What is the distance of W/L Boards for unmanned level crossings on single line section and where visibility is
clear?
a) Height gauge should be located at a minimum distance of 6.5 m from gate posts.
b)Height gauge should be located at a minimum distance of 8.00 m from gate posts.
c)Height gauge should be located at a minimum distance of 20.0 m from gate posts.
d) None of above
376.What is the minimum length of fencing parallel to track with each gatepost on special & A class?
377.What is the minimum length of fencing parallel to track with each gatepost on B & C class?
c)4 d)5
380.What is the distance of speed breakers on the approaches of unmanned level crossing?
381.What is the visibility requirements for unmanned level crossing for road users?
a) For new unmanned level crossing the visibility requirements for road users along the track shall be 600 m with single or double line track.
b)For new unmanned level crossing the visibility requirements for road users along the track shall be 900
c)For new unmanned level crossing the visibility requirements for road users along the track shall be 1200
d)All of above
382.)Periodical census of traffic at all level crossings whether unmanned or manned should between at least
a) Operating gate.
b) Engineering Gate.
d)All of above
a) 44 mm
b) 48mm
c) 51mm
d) 57mm
a) 48 mm
b) 57 mm
c) 51 mm
d) 44 mm
a) 1600mm
b) 1676mm
c) 1680mm
d) None of above.
390. PWI/In charge and his Assistant should carry out the inspection of Points & crossings of passenger running line by rotation
391.When check rails of level crossing cannot be refixed & train have to be passed, speed restriction should beimposed
a) 15 kmph
b) 30 kmph
c) 45 kmph
(a)A(b)B
(c) C(d)D
393.An accident has taken place at out station and main line is blocked and relief train is to be turned out without medical car.The hooter shall be:
394.What are the parameters which contributes to higher value of riding index.
a)Alignment b) kinks
396.What is the value of urgent maintenance for speed more than 110- 130 kmph
c)1.5 gd)1.0 g
397.What are the deficiencies in track which leads to vertical acceleration peak?
398. What are the deficiencies in track which leads to horizontal (lateral) acceleration peak?
402.What is the peak value during OMS recording in Group A, Rajdhani/Shatabadi routes
a) 0.10g.b) 0.15g .
c) 0.16gd) 0.20 g
405. What do you understand by two stars (**) in detail sheet of TRC.
d)All of above
d) All of above
a)150 mm.
b)200mm
c)300mm
d)350mm
409.What is steepest grade permitted for LWR?
a) 1:100.
b) 1:150
c) 1:250
d) 1:400
d)None of above
a) 60kg.
b) 52 kg
c) 90 R
d) All of above
412.When the Hot weather patrolling is introduced for LWR with 52 kg rail and PSC sleeper?
a)Trackmanb) Keyman
c)Mated)PWI
a) Prevailing rail temperature is the rail temperature prevailing at the time when any operation
b)It is the average of maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a section.
c)Both A & B
d)None of these
b)It is the average of maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a section.
c)Both A & B
d)None of these
a)The Glued joint G3(L) type is provided in all insulations for track circuting in LWR/CWR.
b) The Glued joint G3(L) type is provided in all insulations for track noncircuting in LWR/CWR.
c) Both A & B
d)None of Above
a) Up to 0.50 curve.
d) Up to 2.00 curve
420. What should be the gap at SEJ on 52/60 kg Rail section in B.G?
a)60 mm b) 40 mm
c)50 mm d) 35 mm
d) All of above
423.No part of the tree shall be nearer than ... …from the nearest live conductor
a) 4 mb) 5 m
c) 6 mc) 7 m
a) 5mm/Sec.b) 55mm/Sec.
c)35mm/Sec.d) 25mm/Sec.
c) 15 Kmphd) 20 Kmph
a) 20 Kmphb) 30 Kmph
a) 100mmb)150mm
c)200mmc) 300mm
431. Maximum Horizontal distance from centre of track to face of any platform wall in BG is
432.Maximum height above rail level for high level passenger platform is
433.Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to face of any platform wall in BG is
a)550-650 kgb)750-850 kg
c)850-950 kgd)850-1100 kg
435.Toe load deflection corresponding to the designed toe load for MK III flat toe clip is
c)12.5 mmc)10.5 mm
a)0.91kg.b) 0.71 kg
438.Minimum distance of gate post at level crossing from centre line of track is
a) 6 mb) 5 m
c) 4 md) 3 m
a) 6 mb) 5 m
c) 4 md) 3 m
440. Minimum distance of whistle board at level crossing from end of road is
441. Minimum distance of fish plated joints in SWR track from end of level crossing is
a) 6 mb) 5 m
c) 4 md) 3 m
c) 4000 md)5000 m
a)6 mm
b)8 mm
c)10 mm
d) 13 mm
a) -6 mm to +15 mm
b) -6 mmto+ 6 mm
c)-3 mm to+ 3 mm
d)-2 mm+ 6 mm
447. What are service tolerancesof gauge on curves with radius less than 440m on BG
a) -6 mm to +15 mm
b) -6 mmto+ 6 mm
c)-3 mm to+ 3 mm
d)-2 mm+ 6 mm
a) 1 in 30 b) 1 in 20 c) 1 in 10 d) none of them
d) None of them
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
b) once in a week
c) once in a month
d) None of above
459. Permanent rail closer on running line should not be less than
a) 13 m b) 11 m c) 9 m d) 5.5 m
a) 13 m b) 11 m c) 12 md) 10 m
a) 5 mm b) 6 mm c) 7 mm 8) 8 mm
463.70 degree double crystal angle probe is used for the scanning of
468. Wear of rails is maximum in
472. Clear minimum perpendicular distance between inner faces of two rails is:
474. The gradient which requires one or more additional locomotive for hauling the load over the gradient is is called
d) None of them.
476. Total GMT which 52kg (90 UTS) can carry is:
477. Total GMT which 60kg (90 UTS) can carry is:
482 Sensitivity setting of USFD instrument is to be done
483. Centre to centre spacing to be provided in thr B.G LWR track for sleeper density of 1660 sleepers per KM is:
484. On bridges where there is nothing solid between sleepers to prevent derailed wheel dropping the clear distance between two consecutive sleepers is not
allowed to exceed:
485. For B.G route with M+7 sleeper density, number of sleeper per rail length is:
486. The rail joints placed at the centre of two consecutive sleepers is called:
487. GFN-66 is a:
a) Good Formation Normsb) Glass Fitted Nylon linerc) Groove Fitting Nylon liner d) None of them.
a) 2b) 3 c) 4d) 8
490. The sleeper resting directly on girder are fastened to the top flange of girder by:
492. Total weight of fish plate per pair is ……….. kg for 60kg UIC rail.
a) SRJ to HOSb) ATS to end of tongue railc) ATS to HOSd) TTS to end of tongue rail
497. Rail renewal becomes due for B.G. 60kg rail section, when vertical wear exceeds......
498. In case of manual track relaying speed is relaxed to normal speed after ........ days.
499. Variation in sleeper spacing shall not be more than ........ mm in case of primary track renewal
500. Traffic passing through ‘special class’ LC should be more than ......... TVU.