Railway Terminology Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for the distance between the inner faces of the two rails?
Track spacing
Rail gauge
Sleeper distance
Alignment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The term "ballast" in railways refers to:
Type of rail section
Cushioning layer below sleepers
Connecting rod between rails
Fastening clips
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of railways?
Suitable for heavy goods
Weather independent
Door-to-door delivery
Energy efficient
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the major benefits of rail transport is:
High maintenance cost
High fuel consumption
High speed over long distances
Less carrying capacity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Indian Railways are classified based on:
Number of trains per day
Gauge width and route importance
Engine horsepower
Ticket rates
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The most common classification of Indian Railways is:
Zonal
Regional
Gauge-wise
Ticketing class
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The permanent way in railway terminology refers to:
Temporary tracks
Engine compartment
Track with rails, sleepers, ballast
Bridge span
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