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

Related Mcqs:

1. 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

2. On a single rail track, goods trains loaded with heavy iron material run starting from A to B and then empty wagons run from B to A. The amount of creep in the rails__________________?

   A. will be more in the direction of B to A
   B. will be more in the direction of A to B
   C. will be maximum at the middle of A and B
   D. cannot be determined from the given data

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers_________________?

   1. They improve the track modulus.
   2. They have good scrap value.
   3. They render transportation easy.
   4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily.Of these statements

   A. 1 and 2 are correct
   B. 2 and 3 are correct
   C. 3 and 4 are correct
   D. 1 and 4 are correct

7. Which one of the following rail failures is caused by loose fish bolts at expansion joints ?

   A. crushed head
   B. angular break
   C. split head
   D. transverse fissures

8. Which of the following types of sleepers is preferred on joints ?

   A. CST-9 sleeper
   B. steel trough sleeper
   C. wooden sleeper
   D. concrete sleeper

9. The following tests are conducted for rails _________________?

   i) falling weight test
   ii) tensile test
   iii) hammer test
   The compulsory tests are?

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

10. Study the following statements regarding creep_________________?

    i) Creep is greater on curves than on tangent railway track
    ii) Creep in new rails is more than that in old rails
    iii) Creep is more on steep gradients than on level track
    The correct answer is?

    A. only (i)
    B. (i)and(ii)
    C. (ii) and (iii)
    D. (i), (ii) and (iii)