Railway Terminology Quiz

What is the term used for the distance between the inner faces of the two rails?

• Track spacing

• Rail gauge

• Sleeper distance

• Alignment

The term "ballast" in railways refers to:

• Type of rail section

• Cushioning layer below sleepers

• Connecting rod between rails

• Fastening clips

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of railways?

• Suitable for heavy goods

• Weather independent

• Door-to-door delivery

• Energy efficient

One of the major benefits of rail transport is:

• High maintenance cost

• High fuel consumption

• High speed over long distances

• Less carrying capacity

Indian Railways are classified based on:

• Number of trains per day

• Gauge width and route importance

• Engine horsepower

• Ticket rates

The most common classification of Indian Railways is:

• Zonal

• Regional

• Gauge-wise

• Ticketing class

The permanent way in railway terminology refers to:

• Temporary tracks

• Engine compartment

• Track with rails, sleepers, ballast

• Bridge span

Which of the following is not a component of the permanent way?

• Sleepers

• Rails

• Ballast

• Train bogie

Broad gauge in India measures:

• 0.600 m

• 1.676 m

• 1.000 m

• 1.435 m

Narrow gauge is generally suitable for:

• High-speed trains

• Suburban areas

• Hilly and low-traffic routes

• Metro systems