Which of the following is not a cotter used on Indian Railways?

A)

Side split cotter

B)

Solid end split cotter

C)

Centre split cotter

D)

Empty end split cotter

Correct Answer : Empty end split cotter

Explanation : Cotters are used for fixing tie bars to CI sleepers. They are classified based on their methods of splitting. The four types of cotters used on Indian railways are; Centre split, Side split, Solid end split and Bent plate split cotter.

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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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