The factor for deciding the type of sleeper, is - Railways Quiz

Civil Engineering : Railways - Quiz(MCQ)

The factor for deciding the type of sleeper, is

A)

easy fixing and removal of rails

B)

initial and maintenance costs

C)

strength to act as a beam under loads

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * easy fixing and removal of rails
* initial and maintenance costs
* strength to act as a beam under loads
* provision of sufficient bearing area for rails

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A)

quality of its timber

B)

ability to resist decay

C)

resistance to weathering

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the above

Arrangement made to divert the trains from one track to another, is known as

A)

turnout

B)

railway point

C)

railway crossing

D)

railway junction

Correct Answer : Option (A) : turnout

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A)

20 to 25 cm

B)

25 to 30 cm

C)

30 to 35 cm

D)

35 to 40 cm

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 30 to 35 cm

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