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 ?

Related Mcqs:

1. For a Broad Gauge route with M+7 sleeper density, number of sleepers per rail length is________________?

   A. 18
   B. 19
   C. 20
   D. 21

2. To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at_________________?

   A. toe of the switch
   B. nose of crossing
   C. both (A) and (B)
   D. none of the above

3. Which of the following devices is used to transfer the wagons or locomotives to and from parallel tracks without any necessity of shunting ?

   A. triangle
   B. turntable
   C. traverser
   D. scotch block

4. 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

5. The height of the center of arm of a semaphore signal above the ground is_________________?

   A. 5.5m
   B. 6.5 m
   C. 7.5 m
   D. 8.5m

6. Yellow lighthand signal indicates____________________?

   A. stop
   B. proceed
   C. proceed cautiously
   D. none of the above

7. In a shunting signal if the red band is inclined at 45° it indicates_________________?

   A. stop
   B. proceed
   C. proceed cautiously
   D. none of the above

8. The reception signal is__________________?

   i) outer signal
   ii) home signal
   iii) starter
   iv) advanced starter
   The correct answer is?

   A. (i) and (ii)
   B. (ii) and (iii)
   C. (iii) and (iv)
   D. (i) and (iv)

9. A train is hauled by 4-8-2 locomotive. The number of driving wheels in this locomotive is_________________?

   A. 4
   B. 8
   C. 12
   D. 14

10. 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