RRB Aptitude Test Model / Sample Papers Part - 2

RRB Aptitude Test Model / Sample Papers : Part - 2

21. The members laid transversely under the rails for supporting and fixing them at the gauge distance apart are known as _________.
(a) fastenings
(b) sleepers
(c) ballast
(d) fish plate

21. Ans: B

22. The gradual or tapered widening of the flangeway which is formed by bending and splaying the end of check rail or wing rail away from the gauge line is known as _________.
(a) Flare
(b) Toe
(c) Heel
(d) Loop

22. Ans: A

23. The granular material spread on the formation of a railway track for the sleepers to rest upon is known as _________.
(a) anchors
(b) ballast
(c) subgrade
(d) chairs

23. Ans: B

24. The arrangement consisting of three tracks used for changing the direction of engine is called _________.
(a) three ladder track
(b) turn table
(c) three throw switch
(d) triangle

24. Ans: B

25. Wear on top or head of rail occurs due to _________.
(a) Abrasion of rolling wheels
(b) Heavy axle load
(c) Constant brake application
(d) Any or all of the above

25. Ans: D

26. Most significant which imposes limitations in raising the high speeds is _________.
(a) adhesion of wheels
(b) resistance due to oscillations
(c) flange resistance
(d) air or wind resistance

26. Ans: A

27. While preparing sub-grade of a railway line, the grubbing operation means _________.
(a) checking of subgrade
(b) filling or cutting of earth work in railway subgrade
(c) compaction and consolidation of earth work
(d) removal and disposal of stumps and roots trees

27. Ans: D

28. In rainy season the dust in the ballast becomes mud and comes up by suction from below the rail joint. Such joint is called _________.
(a) Wet joint
(b) Water joint
(c) Pumping joint
(d) Blowing joint

28. Ans: C

29. The technical officer of the rank of sectional officer in the maintenance organisation of Indian Railways is called _________.
(a) Permanent Way Inspector
(b) Gangmate
(c) Assistant Permanent Way Inspector
(d) None of these are correct

29. Ans: C

30. In India generally the sleeper density of sleepers per rail length used is _________.
(a) 18
(b) 30
(c) 12
(d) 24

30. Ans: A

31. The gradual or tapered widening of the flangeway which is formed by bending and splaying the end of check rail or wing rail away from the gauge line is known as _________.
(a) Flare
(b) Toe
(c) Heel
(d) Loop

31. Ans: A

32. The bent-up length of rail used in front of nose of crossing which help in channelising the train wheels in their proper routes are known as _________.
(a) lead rail
(b) point rail
(c) wing rail
(d) splice rail

32. Ans: C

33. While preparing sub-grade of a railway line, the grubbing operation means _________.
(a) checking of subgrade
(b) filling or cutting of earth work in railway subgrade
(c) compaction and consolidation of earth work
(d) removal and disposal of stumps and roots trees

33. Ans: D

34. The measure of stiffness of track required to produce a unit depression in the track is known as _________.
(a) Tractive force
(b) Load
capacity
(c) Gauge
(d) Track modulus

34. Ans: D

35. The rectangular pits in which wheels of the locomotives are taken out for repairs, are known as _________.
(a) Track pits
(b) Inspection pits
(c) Drop pits
(d) Siding pits

35. Ans: C

36. To reduce the intensity of pressure particularly on soft variety of sleepers, a rectangular plate is introduced between the rails and the sleepers. This is known as _________.
(a) Fish plate
(b) Chair
(c) Saddle plate
(d) Bearing plate

36. Ans: D

37. The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge track in India is _________.
(a) 19.2 m
(b) 25.6 m
(c) 11.8 m
(d) 12.8 m

37. Ans: D

38. The sinuous path taken by an engine as against the alignment of the track is known as _________.
(a) Rolling motion
(b) Nosing motion
(c) Lurching motion
(d) Vibration

38. Ans: B

39. Most significant which imposes limitations in raising the high speeds is _________.
(a) adhesion of wheels
(b) resistance due to oscillations
(c) flange resistance
(d) air or wind resistance

39. Ans: A

40. The horse power to weight ratio steam engine is generally of the order of _________.
(a) 10-15 kg/HP
(b) 60-80 kg/HP
(c) 20-30 kg/HP
(d) 100-150 kg/HP

40. Ans: B

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