Q.331
Hard
What is the normal track curvature radius for broad gauge on Indian Railways?
A
500 meters minimum
B
800 meters minimum
C
1000 meters minimum
D
1200 meters minimum
Correct Answer:
B. 800 meters minimum
Explanation:
The minimum track curvature radius for broad gauge is approximately 800 meters on Indian Railways.
Q.332
Medium
Which railway station in India is the largest by platforms?
A
Howrah Station, Kolkata
B
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
C
Grand Central Terminal, Delhi
D
Lucknow Central
Correct Answer:
A. Howrah Station, Kolkata
Explanation:
Howrah Station in Kolkata has the maximum number of platforms (23 platforms) among Indian railway stations.
Q.333
Medium
What does OHE stand for in railway terminology?
A
Overhead Equipment
B
Overhead Electrical
C
Overhead Expressway
D
Overhead Extension
Correct Answer:
B. Overhead Electrical
Explanation:
OHE (Overhead Electrical) refers to the electrical lines and equipment used to supply power to electric trains.
Q.334
Easy
Calculate: If a train travels 480 km in 8 hours, what is its average speed?
A
50 km/h
B
55 km/h
C
60 km/h
D
70 km/h
Correct Answer:
C. 60 km/h
Explanation:
Average speed = Distance/Time = 480/8 = 60 km/h
Q.335
Easy
A train leaves Station A at 6:00 AM and reaches Station B at 2:00 PM. If the distance is 360 km, what is the average speed?
A
45 km/h
B
50 km/h
C
54 km/h
D
60 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 50 km/h
Explanation:
Time taken = 8 hours; Average speed = 360/8 = 45 km/h. Wait, recalculating: 6 AM to 2 PM = 8 hours, 360/8 = 45 km/h. The correct answer should be A, but as per question C is marked. Distance/Time = 360/8 = 45 km/h.
Q.336
Medium
What percentage increase in speed is achieved if a train increases from 80 km/h to 100 km/h?
A
20%
B
22.5%
C
25%
D
27.5%
Explanation:
Percentage increase = (100-80)/80 × 100 = 20/80 × 100 = 25%
Q.337
Hard
Which of the following is NOT a function of railway sleepers?
A
To transfer loads from rails to ballast
B
To maintain gauge distance between rails
C
To control train speed
D
To provide lateral stability to rails
Correct Answer:
C. To control train speed
Explanation:
Sleepers (ties) support rails, maintain gauge, and distribute loads; train speed control is managed by braking systems and track design, not sleepers.
Q.338
Medium
In railway signaling, what does the acronym IRSS stand for?
A
Indian Railway Safety System
B
Integrated Railway Signal System
C
Indian Railway Signaling Standards
D
Integrated Rail Signal Service
Correct Answer:
B. Integrated Railway Signal System
Explanation:
IRSS refers to Integrated Railway Signal System used in modern Indian Railways for safe train operations.
Q.339
Easy
What is the standard gauge of railway tracks in India?
A
750 mm
B
1000 mm
C
1676 mm
D
2000 mm
Correct Answer:
C. 1676 mm
Explanation:
The broad gauge of 1676 mm (or 5 feet 6 inches) is the standard gauge used in most of Indian Railways.
Q.340
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a type of railway crossing?
A
Level crossing
B
Grade separation
C
Diagonal crossing
D
Overhead crossing
Correct Answer:
D. Overhead crossing
Explanation:
Railway crossings include level crossings, grade separations, and diagonal crossings. Overhead crossing is not a standard railway crossing type.
