D53 QUIZ OF THE DAY

Which of the following stations has facility for engine reversal and acts as the terminating point of a railway line?

• Junction Station
• Terminal Station
• Way Side Station
• Block Station

Answer explanation

Terminal stations are the ending points of rail lines and are equipped with engine reversing facilities.

What is the minimum desirable width of a passenger platform in Broad Gauge stations?

• 3.1 m
• 3.66 m
• 2.55 m
• 4.25 m

Answer explanation

The minimum width of a passenger platform in BG is 3.66 m as per standard design.

Which yard is ideal for limited space but consumes more power due to engine usage?

• Flat Yard
• Gravity Yard
• Hump Yard
• Loco Yard

Answer explanation

Flat yards are level and all shunting is done by engines, consuming more power.

In which method of plate laying is the already assembled track transported and placed?

• Tram line method
• Telescopic method
• American method
• Block method

Answer explanation

In the American method, pre-assembled track is transported and placed directly.

Which equipment is used to weigh loaded wagons in a railway yard?

• Crane
• Traverser
• Water Column
• Weigh Bridge

Answer explanation

Weigh bridges are used to weigh loaded wagons in goods yards.

What is the standard platform slope for railway stations?

• 1 in 10
• 1 in 30
• 1 in 50
• 1 in 6

Answer explanation

The standard platform slope is 1 in 30 for drainage and passenger safety.

The height of water column used in railway stations to feed steam locomotives is:

• 3.66 m
• 4.42 m
• 2.55 m
• 1.07 m

Answer explanation

Water column height is 4.42 m as per the railway standards.

Which station is equipped with three sets of tracks forming a triangle for engine reversal?

• Block Station
• Way Side Station
• Triangle
• Turn Table

Answer explanation

Triangle station setup is used to reverse engines using three converging tracks.

Which structure prevents vehicles from overshooting the terminal end of track?

• Scotch Block
• Sand Hump
• Buffer Stop
• Fouling Mark

Answer explanation

Buffer stops prevent rolling stock from running off at terminal tracks.

Which of the following yards is most economical for shunting operations?

• Flat Yard
• Gravity Yard
• Hump Yard
• Loco Yard

Answer explanation

Hump yards are the most economical and quicker for shunting due to gravity assistance.