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WorksheetsD52 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 113
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of the turnout is used to allow sliding of tongue rail?
a)
Slide chair
b)
Wing rail
c)
Heel block
d)
Check rail
2.
Which is the correct minimum depth of ballast for BG with wooden sleeper?
a)
20 cm
b)
25 cm
c)
30 cm
d)
15 cm
3.
Which type of signal is provided at the entrance of a block section?
a)
Outer signal
b)
Home signal
c)
Starter signal
d)
Advanced starter
4.
Which rail component is commonly used in India and provides long service life?
a)
Cast steel crossing
b)
Built-up crossing
c)
CMS crossing
d)
Spring crossing
5.
Which bolt is used to fix sleepers directly resting on girders?
a)
Fang bolt
b)
Hook bolt
c)
Fish bolt
d)
Dog spike
6.
Which type of rail joint is not economical and is rarely used?
a)
Suspended joint
b)
Supported joint
c)
Square joint
d)
Bridge joint
7.
The part which ensures that tongue rails operate together is:
a)
Heel block
b)
Stretcher bar
c)
Slide chair
d)
Switch rod
8.
The purpose of anti-creepers is to:
a)
Prevent vertical rail movement
b)
Resist vibration
c)
Prevent longitudinal rail movement
d)
Maintain gauge
9.
The element used to maintain constant pressure in high-speed rail tracks is:
a)
Dog spike
b)
Elastic fastening
c)
Fang bolt
d)
Washer
10.
Which signal is duplicated when visibility is obstructed?
a)
Outer signal
b)
Disc signal
c)
Co-acting signal
d)
Calling-on signal
11.
Assertion (A): Steel sleepers are lighter than concrete sleepers.
Reason (R): Steel sleepers are made in the form of inverted troughs.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
12.
Assertion (A): Fish bolts are used to connect fish plates with rails.
Reason (R): Fish bolts are inserted in the rail flange to allow free movement.
a)
A is true, R is false
b)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
c)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
d)
Both A and R are false
13.
Which part of rail fastening is used only with B.H./D.H. rails?
a)
Chairs
b)
Dog spikes
c)
Washers
d)
Hook bolts
14.
Which joint type provides better load distribution but is not preferred due to sleeper crushing?
a)
Suspended joint
b)
Supported joint
c)
Bridge joint
d)
Square joint
15.
How many spikes are used per sleeper under heavy traffic conditions?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
16.
Which is the weakest section of track in terms of safety?
a)
Main line
b)
Turnout
c)
Diamond crossing
d)
Platform siding
17.
Which component in a turnout guides the wheels at the junction?
a)
Check rail
b)
Gauge tie plate
c)
Wing rail
d)
Lead rail
18.
What is the function of a repeater signal?
a)
Duplicate main signal
b)
Control train speed
c)
Indicate signal ahead
d)
Give entry permission
19.
What is the purpose of boxing in ballasting?
a)
Support rail joints
b)
Drain water
c)
Hold ballast on slope
d)
Tighten rail fittings
20.
Which component maintains gap between stock and tongue rail at heel?
a)
Check rail
b)
Heel block
c)
Stretcher bar
d)
Flare
21.
Which type of switch does not have a separate tongue rail?
a)
Loose heel switch
b)
Fixed heel switch
c)
Stud switch
d)
Split switch
22.
Which ballast type is used under pot sleepers?
a)
Broken stone
b)
Sand
c)
Moorum
d)
Gravel
23.
Which element provides smooth uniform bed for track and prevents ballast from puncturing?
a)
Ballast
b)
Subgrade
c)
Sleeper
d)
Formation
24.
Which device in signaling gives permission to train to move past another signal?
a)
Calling-on signal
b)
Repeater signal
c)
Point indicator
d)
Disc signal
25.
What is the usual depth of ballast for MG tracks?
a)
25 to 30 cm
b)
20 to 25 cm
c)
15 to 20 cm
d)
10 to 15 cm
26.
What type of crossing is used when tracks intersect at right angles?
a)
Acute crossing
b)
Obtuse crossing
c)
Square crossing
d)
Spring crossing
27.
Which term defines the widening at the end of a rail to accommodate movement?
a)
Heel divergence
b)
Flangeway clearance
c)
Crossing clearance
d)
Flare
28.
Which component is also known as heel block?
a)
Point rail
b)
Slide chair
c)
Switch tie
d)
Block
29.
Which signal type is used when a point is not interlocked with a signal?
a)
Point indicator
b)
Calling-on signal
c)
Co-acting signal
d)
Warner signal
30.
What is the minimum spacing between sleepers in cm?
a)
25–30 cm
b)
30–35 cm
c)
35–40 cm
d)
40–45 cm
31.
Which track layout connects two parallel tracks diagonally?
a)
Diamond crossing
b)
Crossover
c)
Three-throw switch
d)
Scissor crossing
32.
Which part is responsible for guiding wheel flanges at crossings?
a)
Check rail
b)
Tongue rail
c)
Wing rail
d)
Lead rail
33.
Which type of turnout is symmetrical in layout?
a)
Single slip
b)
Scissor crossover
c)
Symmetrical split
d)
Turnout with loop
34.
Which term is used for a safe standing limit near switches?
a)
Heel divergence
b)
Throw of switch
c)
Fouling mark
d)
Crossing clearance
35.
Which sleeper is cheapest and easiest to maintain but decays easily?
a)
Cast iron sleeper
b)
Steel sleeper
c)
Timber sleeper
d)
Concrete sleeper
36.
Which bolt type is an alternative to round spikes?
a)
Fish bolt
b)
Fang bolt
c)
Hook bolt
d)
Screw bolt
37.
What is the CSI value of teak wood?
a)
112
b)
63
c)
82
d)
58
38.
Which item is NOT used as ballast material?
a)
Basalt
b)
Quartzite
c)
Slag
d)
Plastic
39.
Calculate the number of fish bolts required for a 1 km long BG track. (Each joint needs 4 bolts, 1 rail = 12.8 m)
a)
314
b)
632
c)
157
d)
512
40.
A BG wooden sleeper has width 25 cm and spacing 75 cm. Find the ballast depth
a)
30 cm
b)
25 cm
c)
20 cm
d)
15 cm
41.
Which sleeper type is most commonly used in Indian Railways today?
a)
Timber sleeper
b)
Concrete sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Steel sleeper
42.
Which fastening is suitable for flat-footed rails on wooden sleepers?
a)
Fish bolt
b)
Dog spike
c)
Chair
d)
Fang bolt
43.
Which ballast material has the best interlocking property?
a)
Gravel
b)
Brick bats
c)
Broken stone
d)
Sand
44.
Which track layout connects two lines and allows switching in both directions?
a)
Scissor crossover
b)
Diamond crossing
c)
Turnout
d)
Three-throw switch
45.
Which sleeper type uses keys or bolts to hold rails in position?
a)
Concrete sleeper
b)
Steel sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Timber sleeper
46.
Which rail defect appears at the end of the rail due to repeated stress?
a)
Battering
b)
Split head
c)
Transverse fissure
d)
Wheel burn
47.
Which special track allows vehicles to diverge to two directions from a single track?
a)
Ladder track
b)
Symmetrical split
c)
Triangle
d)
Three-throw switch
48.
Which part of a turnout allows for wheel flanges to cross rails?
a)
Stock rail
b)
Wing rail
c)
Crossing (frog)
d)
Lead rail
49.
Which type of crossing has movable wing rails for smooth movement?
a)
Built-up crossing
b)
CMS crossing
c)
Spring crossing
d)
Cast steel crossing
50.
Which turnout component lies between heel block and crossing?
a)
Lead rail
b)
Check rail
c)
Stock rail
d)
Tongue rail
51.
Which is the strongest and longest-lasting type of rail crossing?
a)
Built-up
b)
Cast steel
c)
CMS
d)
Spring
52.
Which part of signaling allows signal control from inside locomotive?
a)
Colour light signal
b)
Cab signaling
c)
Semaphore signal
d)
Repeater signal
53.
What is the role of tappet locking in signal interlocking?
a)
Connect fish plates
b)
Prevent unsafe route setting
c)
Guide wheel flanges
d)
Fix sleepers to rails
54.
Which rail joint is considered the weakest section of track?
a)
Supported joint
b)
Suspended joint
c)
Bridge joint
d)
Any rail joint
55.
What is the standard number of sleepers per rail on BG track at density M+3?
a)
14
b)
15
c)
16
d)
18
56.
Determine the quantity of ballast (in m³/m) for MG track with width 230 cm and depth 20 cm.
a)
0.46
b)
0.75
c)
1.12
d)
0.56
57.
Which crossing type uses a single solid piece without bolts?
a)
Built-up crossing
b)
Cast steel crossing
c)
CMS crossing
d)
Spring crossing
58.
Which element prevents loss of good ballast into the subgrade?
a)
Sleeper
b)
Formation
c)
Ballast crib
d)
Sub-ballast
59.
Which ballast material is derived from laterite decomposition?
a)
Gravel
b)
Kankar
c)
Moorum
d)
Brick bats
60.
Which signal allows a train to proceed when the main signal is at danger?
a)
Calling-on signal
b)
Starter signal
c)
Repeater signal
d)
Warner signal
61.
Which component in the turnout guides wheels across intersecting rails?
a)
Wing rail
b)
Check rail
c)
Stock rail
d)
Crossing (frog)
62.
Which item is used as an alternative to round spike in rail fastening?
a)
Hook bolt
b)
Fang bolt
c)
Fish plate
d)
Dog spike
63.
Which sleeper type gives the best electrical insulation for track circuiting?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Concrete sleeper
c)
Cast iron sleeper
d)
Timber sleeper
64.
Which crossing number indicates a more acute angle?
a)
N = 8
b)
N = 12
c)
N = 4
d)
N = 16
65.
Which is the best material used for ballast on high-speed lines?
a)
Sand
b)
Gravel
c)
Broken granite stone
d)
Brick bats
66.
Which element is used to maintain even spacing between rails at joints?
a)
Washer
b)
Key
c)
Block
d)
Chair
67.
Which is used to detect train presence and ensure signal interlocking?
a)
Repeater signal
b)
Track circuiting
c)
Tappet locking
d)
Detector
68.
Which sleeper has the shortest life span among the listed types?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Timber sleeper
c)
Concrete sleeper
d)
Cast iron sleeper
69.
Which component of turnout provides clearance for flange movement?
a)
Wing rail
b)
Flangeway
c)
Lead rail
d)
Check rail
70.
Which part of a turnout determines the lateral movement of tongue rail?
a)
Flare
b)
Throw of switch
c)
Heel divergence
d)
Switch angle
71.
Which rail fastening is used with CI chairs for bull-headed rails?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Round spike
c)
Elastic spike
d)
Screw spike
72.
Which component provides cushioning and alignment in railway track foundation?
a)
Sleeper
b)
Fish plate
c)
Ballast
d)
Chair
73.
Which method of welding uses a chemical reaction to join rails?
a)
Arc welding
b)
Flash butt welding
c)
Oxy-acetylene welding
d)
Thermite welding
74.
The rail section used most commonly on BG lines in India is:
a)
35 R
b)
52 kg
c)
60 R
d)
90 R
75.
Which rail defect appears as internal longitudinal cavity?
a)
Crushed head
b)
Piped rail
c)
Split web
d)
Battering
76.
Which sleeper type offers maximum service life?
a)
Timber
b)
Cast iron
c)
Concrete
d)
Steel
77.
Which sleeper provides electrical insulation and resists corrosion?
a)
Steel sleeper
b)
Wooden sleeper
c)
Concrete sleeper
d)
Cast iron sleeper
78.
Which component connects tongue rails at the toe?
a)
Wing rail
b)
Stretcher bar
c)
Slide chair
d)
Heel block
79.
Which joint is preferred for laying rails on bridges?
a)
Square joint
b)
Bridge joint
c)
Supported joint
d)
Staggered joint
80.
The usual wheel gauge of a train is:
a)
1.25 times track gauge
b)
Same as track gauge
c)
1.5 times track gauge
d)
0.75 times track gauge
81.
Which defect occurs due to improper packing at joints?
a)
Kinks
b)
Creep
c)
Wheel burns
d)
Transverse fissure
82.
Which type of joint is used when rails are laid on a curve?
a)
Staggered joint
b)
Square joint
c)
Bridge joint
d)
Supported joint
83.
Which type of rail has no expansion joint?
a)
Short welded rail
b)
Long welded rail
c)
Fish-plated rail
d)
Bull headed rail
84.
What is the primary function of ballast in railway track?
a)
Support sleepers
b)
Drainage and load distribution
c)
Act as braking base
d)
Prevent vegetation
85.
Which part of a turnout guides wheels at the crossing?
a)
Check rail
b)
Stock rail
c)
Tongue rail
d)
Wing rail
86.
Which welding method is best suited for field welding of rails?
a)
Thermite welding
b)
Flash butt welding
c)
Arc welding
d)
Gas welding
87.
Which type of creep is common in railway tracks?
a)
Wave creep
b)
Longitudinal creep
c)
Transverse creep
d)
No creep
88.
Which of the following helps in detection of rail flaws?
a)
Ultrasonic testing
b)
Magnetic compass
c)
Track gauge meter
d)
Pantograph
89.
Which signaling system provides automatic control of trains?
a)
Manual signaling
b)
Track circuiting
c)
Token system
d)
Semaphore system
90.
Who is known as the Father of Indian Railways?
a)
George Stephenson
b)
Robert Stephenson
c)
Lord Dalhousie
d)
Richard Trevithick
91.
Which rail defect occurs due to high impact at rail ends?
a)
Battering
b)
Wheel burn
c)
Split head
d)
Crushed head
92.
Which method is used to measure rail creep?
a)
Creep test
b)
Gauge test
c)
Creep indicator method
d)
Ballast box method
93.
Which rail defect leads to transverse cracks at rail ends due to heavy loading?
a)
Split head
b)
Crushed head
c)
Transverse fissure
d)
Kinks
94.
Which type of yard is used for breaking and sorting of wagons?
a)
Marshalling yard
b)
Passenger yard
c)
Goods yard
d)
Locomotive yard
95.
Which fastener is used to hold rails to wooden sleepers?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Fish bolt
c)
Elastic clip
d)
Chair bolt
96.
The slope of coning of wheels in Indian Railways is:
a)
1 in 10
b)
1 in 20
c)
1 in 40
d)
1 in 100
97.
Which system allows only one train to be present in one section at a time?
a)
Block system
b)
Token system
c)
Pilot system
d)
Absolute block system
98.
Which device is used to prevent derailment at crossings?
a)
Wing rail
b)
Check rail
c)
Stretcher bar
d)
Tongue rail
99.
Which is a non-ballasted type of track used in metros?
a)
Broad gauge track
b)
Sleeper track
c)
Ballastless track
d)
Composite track
100.
Which of the following is used to join rails longitudinally?
a)
Fish plates
b)
Spikes
c)
Chairs
d)
Bearings
101.
How many fish bolts are used for a single fish plate joint?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
102.
Which type of sleeper combines features of pot, plate, and box sleepers?
a)
RCC sleeper
b)
Pot sleeper
c)
Plate sleeper
d)
C.S.T. sleeper
103.
Which of the following is used to prevent rails from tilting sideways?
a)
Fish bolt
b)
Chair
c)
Fish plate
d)
Bearing plate
104.
Fish plates are generally used for joining which parts of the track?
a)
Sleeper and ballast
b)
Fish bolt and sleeper
c)
End-to-end joints of rails
d)
Rail and chair
105.
Which type of spike is threaded and screwed into sleepers?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Screw spike
c)
Round spike
d)
Flat spike
106.
Which part distributes pressure and prevents timber crushing in softwood sleepers?
a)
Fish plate
b)
Rail chair
c)
Bearing plate
d)
Dog spike
107.
What is the main material used for manufacturing rail chairs?
a)
Mild steel
b)
Cast iron
c)
Aluminium
d)
Wrought iron
108.
Which spike type has a circular cross-section and is hammered into sleepers?
a)
Dog spike
b)
Screw spike
c)
Round spike
d)
Clip spike
109.
Statement 1: Rail chairs are used with flat footed rails.
Statement 2: Rail chairs are commonly made of cast iron.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
110.
Statement 1: Fish bolts are used with fish plates.
Statement 2: Fish bolts help connect the rail to the sleeper.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
111.
The bearing plate prevents ________ of timber fibers under rail loads.
a)
Swelling
b)
Compression
c)
Crushing
d)
Breaking
112.
Which component is placed in contact with the web of rail inside the chair?
a)
Fish bolt
b)
Wooden key
c)
Steel wedge
d)
Inner jaw of rail chair
113.
Which element in a C.S.T. sleeper setup joins the two bowls together?
a)
Bolt
b)
Fish plate
c)
Tie bar
d)
Cotter pin
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