Q.1
What is a gradient in which track loses elevation in direction of movement of traffic called?
  • a) Ruling gradient
  • b) Falling gradient
  • c) Rising gradient
  • d) Level gradient
Q.2
What is the meaning of a gradient represented as 1 in 400?
  • a) A rise of 1m in 400m
  • b) Rise of 400m in 1km
  • c) A 400% rise in track
  • d) A 1m rise in 4km
Q.3
Which gradient determines the maximum load that can be hauled by a locomotive on that section?
  • a) Rising gradient
  • b) Falling gradient
  • c) Ruling gradient
  • d) Momentum gradient
Q.4
What is the range for ruling gradient adopted by the Indian railways in hilly terrain?
  • a) 1 in 100 to 1 in 200
  • b) 1 in 100 to 1 in 150
  • c) 1 in 150 to 1 in 250
  • d) 1 in 250 to 1 in 300
Q.5
What is Pusher gradient also known as?
  • a) Friction gradient
  • b) Helper gradient
  • c) Momentum gradient
  • d) Ruling gradient
Q.6
Which of the following is correct about Momentum gradient?
  • a) A falling gradient is followed by a rising gradient
  • b) It is not steeper than the Ruling gradient
  • c) It requires an extra engine
  • d) It is very flat
Q.7
Certain Flat gradient is provided at station yards to ensure good drainage.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.8
What is the reason of compensation of Gradient on curves?
  • a) They are very difficult to design
  • b) They are uneconomical
  • c) Curves provide extra resistance
  • d) They are dangerous
Q.9
What is the value of Grade compensation on Broad Gauge?
  • a) 0.04% per degree of curve
  • b) 70/R, where R is the radius of curve
  • c) 0.04% per degree of curve or 70/R whichever is minimum
  • d) 0.03% per degree of curve or 35/R whichever is minimum
Q.10
Find the steepest gradient on a 3 degree curve for a BG line with ruling gradient of 1 in 200.
  • a) 1 in 200
  • b) 1 in 432
  • c) 1 in 284
  • d) 1 in 263
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