A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 14
Related Mcqs:
- A train is hauled by 2-8-2 locomotive with 22.5 tonnes and on each driving axle. Assuming the coefficient of rail-wheel friction to be 0.25, what would be the hauling capacity of the locomotive?
A. 15.0 tonnes
B. 22.5 tonnes
C. 45.0 tonnes
D. 90.0 tonnes - The load on each axle of a locomotive is 22 tonnes. If the coefficient of friction is 0.2, then the hauling capacity due to 3 pairs of driving wheels will be________________?
A. 26.41
B. 19.81
C. 13.21
D. 6.61 - The slipping of driving wheels of locomotives on the rail surface causes_______________?
A. wheel burns
B. hogging of rails
C. scabbing of rails
D. corrugation of rails - Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called_________________?
A. roaring rails
B. hogged rails
C. corrugated rails
D. buckled rails - Which of the following turnouts is most commonly used for goods train on Indian Railways ?
A. 1 in 8’/2
B. 1 in 12
C. 1 in 16
D. 1 in 20 - Which of the following mechanical devices is used to ensure that route cannot be changed while the train is on the point even after putting back the signal ?
A. detectors
B. point lock
C. iock bar
D. stretcher bar - For developing thinly populated areas, the correct choice of gauge is_________________?
A. Broad Gauge
B. Meter Gauge
C. Narrow Gauge
D. any of the above - Number of keys used in CST-9 sleeper is_________________?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. none of the above - Width of ballast section for Broad Gauge is_________________?
A. 1.83 m
B. 2.25 m
C. 3.35 m
D. 4.30 m - The cross-sectional area of 52 kg flat footed rail is_________________?
A. 6155 mm2
B. 6615 mm2
C. 7235 mm2
D. 7825 mm2
