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The cross-sectional area of 52 kg flat footed rail is_________________?

  • (A)  6155 mm2
  • (B)  6615 mm2
  • (C)  7235 mm2
  • (D)  7825 mm2
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Tensile strength of steel used in rails should not be less than____________________?

  • (A)  450 MPa
  • (B)  500 MPa
  • (C)  700 MPa
  • (D)  850 MPa
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60 R rails are mostly used in__________________?

  • (A)  Broad Gauge
  • (B)  Metre Gauge
  • (C)  Narrow Gauge
  • (D)  none of the above
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The main function of a fish plate is________________?

  • (A)  to join the two rails together
  • (B)  to join rails with the sleeper
  • (C)  to allow rail to expand and contract freely
  • (D)  none of the above
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Fish plate is in contact with rail at________________?

  • (A)  web of rail
  • (B)  fishing plane
  • (C)  head of rail
  • (D)  foot of rail
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The width of foot for 90 R rail section is__________________?

  • (A)  100 mm
  • (B)  122.2 mm
  • (C)  136.5 mm
  • (D)  146.0 mm
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To ensure exact gauge, the gauge tie plates are provided at_________________?

  • (A)  toe of the switch
  • (B)  nose of crossing
  • (C)  both (A) and (B)
  • (D)  none of the above
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Two important constituents in the com-position of steel used for rail are_________________?

  • (A)  carbon and silicon
  • (B)  manganese and phosphorous
  • (C)  carbon and manganese
  • (D)  carbon and sulfur
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