If ‘A’ is the angle formed by two gauge faces, the crossing number will be____________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. If a is the angle of crossing, then the number of crossings ‘N’ according to right angle method is given by_________________?

   A. Vi cot(cc/2)
   B. cot(oc/2)
   C. cot(A)
   D. Vi cosec(a/2)

2. The total gap on both sides between the inside edges of wheel flanges and gauge faces of the rail is kept as_________________?

   A. 10mm
   B. 13mm
   C. 16mm
   D. 19 mm

3. The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively __________________?

   A. 12 m and 12 m
   B. 12 m and 13 m
   C. 13 m and 12 m
   D. 13 m and 13 m

4. 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

5. Switch angle is the angle between___________________?

   A. the gauge face of the stock rail and tongue rail
   B. the outer face of the stock rail and tongue rail
   C. the gauge face of the stock rail and outer face of the tongue rail
   D. the outer face of the stock rail and the gauge face of the tongue rail

6. Lead of crossing is the distance from the_________________?

   A. heel of the switch to the toe of the switch
   B. heel of the switch to the theoretical nose of the crossing
   C. toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing
   D. toe of the switch to the actual nose of crossing

7. Lead of crossing is the distance from the__________________?

   A. heel of the switch to the toe of the switch
   B. heel of the switch to the theoretical nose of the crossing
   C. toe of the switch to the theoretical nose of crossing
   D. toe of the switch to the actual nose of crossing

8. What will be the curve lead for a 1 in 8.5 turnout taking off from a straight broad gauge track?

   A. 28.49 m
   B. 21.04 m
   C. 14.24 m
   D. 7.45 m

9. The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Metre Gauge is_______________?

   A. 20 mm/sec
   B. 35 mm/sec
   C. 55 mm/sec
   D. 65 mm/sec

10. The formation width for a double line Broad Gauge track in cutting (excluding drains) as adopted on Indian Railways is___________________?

    A. 6.10 m
    B. 8.84 m
    C. 10.21m
    D. 10.82 m