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WorksheetsD51 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which component is used to fix double-headed or bull-headed rails to the sleeper?
a)
Rail-chair
b)
Fish plate
c)
Bearing plate
d)
Spike
2.
What is the material commonly used to make rail-chairs?
a)
Mild Steel
b)
Cast Iron
c)
Stainless Steel
d)
Steel
3.
What is placed between the outer jaw and web of rail in a rail-chair?
a)
Air gap
b)
Steel plate
c)
Wooden key
d)
Fish key
4.
What is the function of a bearing plate on a wooden sleeper?
a)
To prevent rail movement
b)
To support ballast
c)
To transfer load
d)
To fix fish bolts
5.
What does a bearing plate prevent in softwood sleepers?
a)
Crushing of metal
b)
Crushing of timber fibres
c)
Rail shifting
d)
Bolt failure
6.
Which component is used to distribute pressure and avoid sleeper crushing?
a)
Fish plate
b)
Bearing plate
c)
Spike
d)
Sleeper
7.
Which type of spike is commonly used in railway construction?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Round spike
c)
Screw spike
d)
Clip spike
8.
Spikes are used to fix rails to which of the following?
a)
Wooden sleepers
b)
Metallic rails
c)
Timber planks
d)
Fish plate
9.
Which key is used between jaws of rail chairs and web of rail?
a)
Cotter key
b)
Wooden or steel tapered key
c)
Split key
d)
Fish bolt
10.
What is the use of fish plates in railways?
a)
To join fish bolts
b)
To fix gauge
c)
To anchor sleepers
d)
To measure rail depth
11.
Which spike is used in railway tracks and can be screwed into the sleeper?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Round spike
c)
Screw spike
d)
Clip spike
12.
Statement 1: Rail chairs are used to fix double-headed or bull-headed rails.
Statement 2: Rail chairs are made of mild steel and used with flat-footed rails.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Both statements are false
c)
Only Statement 1 is true
d)
Only Statement 2 is true
13.
Assertion (A): Bearing plates are used to avoid crushing of timber fibres in sleepers.
Reason (R): They distribute the pressure of rails over a wider area.
a)
A is true, R is true and R is the correct explanation
b)
A is true, R is true but R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
14.
Which type of sleeper is placed transversely to the rails?
a)
Longitudinal sleeper
b)
Transverse sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Bull headed sleeper
15.
What is the service life of wooden sleepers typically?
a)
5-8 years
b)
10–15 years
c)
15–20 years
d)
8–10 years
16.
Which sleeper type gives less maintenance cost and good insulation from electrical currents?
a)
Concrete sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Cast iron sleeper
17.
What is the function of a sleeper in a railway track?
a)
To carry passengers
b)
To hold rails and maintain gauge
c)
To guide the train
d)
To reduce train speed
18.
Which sleeper type is commonly used in India due to its availability and low cost?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Concrete sleeper
19.
What is the main disadvantage of wooden sleepers?
a)
Costly to install
b)
Susceptible to decay
c)
Heavier than concrete
d)
Less strength
20.
Why are transverse sleepers preferred over longitudinal ones?
a)
For decoration
b)
They are stronger
c)
For easier repair and laying
d)
They save material
21.
What is the minimum gauge distance in Indian railways referred to as?
a)
Permanent way
b)
Gauge
c)
Gauge face
d)
Railway formation
22.
Which sleeper type has the lowest maintenance cost?
a)
Wooden sleeper
b)
Concrete sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Steel sleeper
23.
What is the purpose of the water column on railway tracks?
a)
For lighting the station
b)
To supply water to engines
c)
For turning locomotives
d)
To flush tracks
24.
Why is the coning of wheels provided in railways?
a)
To reduce noise
b)
To improve comfort
c)
To assist in curve transition
d)
To avoid rubbing of flanges
25.
Which type of plate is used to join rails end-to-end at joints?
a)
Fish bolt
b)
Bolt plate
c)
Fish plate
d)
Gauge plate
26.
Which rail defect develops at fish plate bolt holes and is a manufacturing defect?
a)
Split web
b)
Square break
c)
Split head
d)
Horizontal fissure
27.
What is the function of a locomotive in railway rolling stock?
a)
To connect bogies
b)
To house fuel & generate power
c)
To house fuel & water
d)
To convert AC to DC
28.
What is the function of a rail tender?
a)
To carry passengers
b)
To store coal and water
c)
To operate pantograph
d)
To reverse engine
29.
Which zone has its headquarters at Jabalpur?
a)
East Central
b)
South Western
c)
West Central
d)
South Eastern
30.
Which zone has its headquarters at Jaipur?
a)
Eastern Railway
b)
North Western
c)
Southern Railway
d)
South Central
31.
Who supervised the construction of the first Indian railway line?
a)
George Stephenson
b)
Lord Dalhousie
c)
Robert Stephenson
d)
Nicholas Cugnot
32.
Which was the first public railway line in the world?
a)
Stockton to Darlington
b)
Liverpool to Manchester
c)
Calcutta to Howrah
d)
Mumbai to Thane
33.
Which method is a combination of Bessemer and open hearth processes?
a)
Duplex method
b)
LD converter
c)
Electric arc method
d)
Open hearth
34.
Which rail defect is rectified by dehogging?
a)
Creep
b)
Hogging
c)
Buckling
d)
Transverse fissure
35.
Which theory of creep explains impact at rail joints?
a)
Drag theory
b)
Percussion theory
c)
Wave theory
d)
Crack theory
36.
What is the maximum speed allowed on Group B railway lines?
a)
160 km/h
b)
130 km/h
c)
100 km/h
d)
90 km/h
37.
Which organization manages information systems in Indian Railways?
a)
IRCTC
b)
KRCL
c)
CRIS
d)
RCF
38.
What does MM in rail markings like '52kg MM HSL VI 88' stand for?
a)
Medium Manganese
b)
Modified Metal
c)
Mixed Manganese
d)
Mild Manganese
39.
What does coning of wheels help avoid?
a)
Uneven wheel grip
b)
Derailment
c)
Lateral shifting
d)
Excessive vibration
40.
Which part of the rail bears vertical, lateral, and braking stresses?
a)
Fish plate
b)
Rail
c)
Sleeper
d)
Fastener
41.
Which is the most destructive wear in rails?
a)
Wear at top
b)
Wear at end
c)
Wear at sides
d)
Metal burrs
42.
Which component is responsible for proper drainage in railway tracks?
a)
Fish plate
b)
Ballast
c)
Sleeper
d)
Subgrade
43.
What is the prescribed limit of wear for rails as per Indian standards?
a)
5% of rail weight
b)
10% of rail weight
c)
15% of rail weight
d)
2% of rail weight
44.
Which year did the first passenger train in the world operate?
a)
1825
b)
1829
c)
1830
d)
1853
45.
Which force causes wear on the sides of rail heads especially on curves?
a)
Centrifugal force
b)
Compressive force
c)
Axial force
d)
Frictional force
46.
Which rail section has a wider base and provides better stability?
a)
Bull headed rail
b)
Double headed rail
c)
Flat footed rail
d)
Z rail
47.
What is the weight of rail usually specified in?
a)
Length of rail
b)
Gauge distance
c)
Weight per meter
d)
Diameter of wheel
48.
Which is the minimum standard length of rails used in Broad Gauge?
a)
11.89 m
b)
12.8 m
c)
10.5 m
d)
3.66 m
49.
Which of the following is a secondary route in railway line classification?
a)
Trunk route
b)
Main line
c)
Branch line
d)
Group A line
50.
What is the main reason for split head defect in rails?
a)
Poor ballast packing
b)
Centrifugal force
c)
Manufacturing defect
d)
Improper coning
51.
Which defect appears as minute depressions and causes roaring sound?
a)
Kinks
b)
Corrugation
c)
Buckling
d)
Crushed head
52.
What is the weight of 52 R rail section per meter length?
a)
35 kg
b)
52 kg
c)
45 kg
d)
60 kg
53.
Which component acts as a single unit powered rail vehicle?
a)
Wagon
b)
Train
c)
Rail car
d)
Coach
54.
Which component provides passenger accommodation?
a)
Tender
b)
Coach
c)
Wagon
d)
Locomotive
55.
Which zone has its headquarters in Kolkata and includes metro rail services?
a)
Southern Railway
b)
Eastern Railway
c)
Western Railway
d)
North Eastern Railway
56.
Which material is primarily used in manufacturing of ordinary rails?
a)
High carbon steel
b)
Mild steel
c)
Alloy steel
d)
Cast iron
57.
What is the slope provided for canting of rails on wooden sleepers?
a)
1 in 10
b)
1 in 20
c)
1 in 40
d)
1 in 5
58.
Assertion (A): Coning of wheels helps in reducing lateral wear.
Reason (R): It ensures the central position of the train on the track.
a)
A is true, R is true and R is the correct explanation
b)
A is true, R is true but R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
59.
What is the minimum permissible creep on a standard railway track?
a)
50 mm
b)
100 mm
c)
150 mm
d)
200 mm
60.
Which rail defect occurs due to manufacturing defect forming a cavity?
a)
Split head
b)
Split web
c)
Transverse fissure
d)
Crushed head
61.
What is the main function of the web in a rail section?
a)
To resist bending
b)
To support load
c)
To carry lateral load
d)
To connect foot and head
62.
Which type of rail failure is caused by lack of support under joints?
a)
Crushed head
b)
Buckling
c)
Hogging
d)
Kinks
63.
What is the use of lubricating oil in rail maintenance?
a)
To increase friction
b)
To reduce resistance
c)
To reduce wear
d)
To prevent tilting
64.
Which component absorbs vibrations and reduces impact forces on sleepers?
a)
Rail pad
b)
Fish plate
c)
Sleeper
d)
Ballast
65.
What causes fish bolts and fish plates to loosen at rail ends?
a)
Thermal stress
b)
Loose ballast packing
c)
High temperature
d)
Bending moment
66.
What is the use of rail pads?
a)
Reduce rail bending
b)
Distribute load to ballast
c)
Prevent lateral movement
d)
Prevent creep
67.
What is the main effect of wheel burns?
a)
Crack propagation
b)
Hole formation
c)
Wheel deformation
d)
Head explosion
68.
Which sleeper is most prone to decay due to biological action?
a)
Concrete sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Cast iron sleeper
69.
Which defect is more frequent in hot weather?
a)
Creep
b)
Buckling
c)
Wear
d)
Rail break
70.
How many zones are there in Indian Railways?
a)
12
b)
16
c)
18
d)
20
71.
Which rail type is no longer in use due to wear on both head and foot?
a)
Flat footed rail
b)
Bull headed rail
c)
Double headed rail
d)
Z rail
72.
Which theory explains creep due to wheel motion and stiffness of the track?
a)
Wave theory
b)
Drag theory
c)
Percussion theory
d)
Impact theory
73.
What is the reason for prescribing rail lengths more than 3.66 m?
a)
To ease handling
b)
To reduce noise
c)
To reduce maintenance cost
d)
To match wheelbase
74.
What are rail closures?
a)
Shorter rails
b)
Rails shorter than standard
c)
Tapered fish bolts
d)
Spiked closure rails
75.
Which organization handles catering and tourism for Indian Railways?
a)
KRCL
b)
IRCTC
c)
CRIS
d)
RCF
76.
What is the spacing range of corrugations observed in roaring rails?
a)
5–15 mm
b)
20–200 mm
c)
200–500 mm
d)
1–2 cm
77.
Which force is responsible for wear at the inner side of rail heads on curves?
a)
Tensile force
b)
Centrifugal force
c)
Compressive force
d)
Impact force
78.
Which rail defect develops as a hole inside the head and is very dangerous?
a)
Split head
b)
Transverse fissure
c)
Crushed head
d)
Kinks
79.
Which track element provides elastic support and reduces rail damage?
a)
Ballast
b)
Sleeper
c)
Rail chair
d)
Rail pad
80.
What is the significance of rail markings like '52kg MM HSL VI 88'?
a)
Manufacturer and date
b)
Rail type only
c)
Zone of installation
d)
Weight per meter and origin
81.
What is the usual life of a rail in India?
a)
40 years
b)
60 years
c)
80 years
d)
20 years
82.
Which type of sleeper provides the least maintenance and best performance?
a)
Wooden sleeper
b)
Concrete sleeper
c)
Steel sleeper
d)
Cast iron sleeper
83.
Why are rails tested with falling weight tests?
a)
For heat resistance
b)
To test flexibility
c)
To determine yield strength
d)
To identify sleeper spacing
84.
Which defect arises from metal flow due to slipping wheels at steep gradients?
a)
Split web
b)
Wheel burn
c)
Corrugation
d)
Buckling
85.
Find the number of trains per hour if 600 trains pass in 24 hours.
a)
20
b)
25
c)
30
d)
15
86.
If the rail section weight is 60 kg/m, what is the total weight of 100 meters of such rail?
a)
6000 kg
b)
60 tonnes
c)
600 tonnes
d)
120 kg
87.
What is the central aim of using ballast in a track structure?
a)
Fixing rail joints
b)
Prevent creep
c)
Prevent rail corrosion
d)
Act as insulation
88.
Which rail component is placed in between rail ends to ensure vertical and lateral force transfer?
a)
Fish plate
b)
Spike
c)
Fastener
d)
Rail bolt
89.
Which component ensures proper wheel alignment and prevents derailment on curves?
a)
Check rail
b)
Fish plate
c)
Rail bolt
d)
Gauge face
90.
What is the recommended expansion gap in rails to prevent buckling?
a)
0.5 mm
b)
2 mm
c)
5 mm
d)
10 mm
91.
Which sleeper type is commonly used in hilly regions due to lightweight?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Concrete sleeper
92.
What is the spacing between adjacent fish bolts in a joint?
a)
40 cm
b)
60 cm
c)
90 cm
d)
120 cm
93.
Which defect is known as 'roaring rail'?
a)
Kink
b)
Corrugation
c)
Wave
d)
Split web
94.
Why are alloy steels used in rails?
a)
Reduce weight
b)
Improve weldability
c)
Reduce expansion
d)
Enhance hardness
95.
Which organization maintains Konkan Railway operations?
a)
KRCL
b)
IRCTC
c)
CRIS
d)
RCF
96.
In which year was George Stephenson’s locomotive Rocket built?
a)
1825
b)
1829
c)
1830
d)
1853
97.
Which city is the headquarters of the Southern Railway Zone?
a)
Mumbai
b)
Chennai
c)
Delhi
d)
Secunderabad
98.
Which vehicle in rolling stock acts as fuel storage in steam locomotives?
a)
Wagon
b)
Tender
c)
Coach
d)
Locomotive
99.
What is the minimum rail length used for closures?
a)
3.5 m
b)
5.5 m
c)
6.5 m
d)
7 m
100.
Which rail section is designed to be inverted and reused but now obsolete?
a)
Double headed rail
b)
Bull headed rail
c)
Flat footed rail
d)
Z rail
101.
Statement 1: Concrete sleepers offer higher lifespan.
Statement 2: Concrete sleepers are not suitable for electrified tracks.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Both statements are false
c)
Only Statement 1 is true
d)
Only Statement 2 is true
102.
Match the following:
A. Split Head - 1. Cavity in rail
B. Transverse fissure - 2. Internal radial crack
C. Corrugation - 3. Roaring noise
D. Hogging - 4. Rail bends down at joints
a)
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
b)
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
c)
A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
d)
A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
103.
If a 60 kg/m rail is used for 300 meters, what is the total weight in tonnes?
a)
18 kg
b)
1800 kg
c)
18 tonnes
d)
60 tonnes
104.
A track has a capacity of 18 trains per hour. How many trains run in a day?
a)
360
b)
432
c)
3600
d)
4320
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