Which of the following is the most used ballast on Indian railways?

A)

Sand ballast

B)

Coal ash ballast

C)

Brickbat ballast

D)

Broken stone ballast

Correct Answer : Broken stone ballast

Explanation : Broken stone ballast is the most used ballast on Indian railways. It is economical in the long run and can be used for high speed tracks.

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The life of a wooden sleeper depends upon

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

Minimum packing space provided between two sleepers, is between

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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