Q.1
Which of the following are the weakest links in a track?
  • a) Joints
  • b) Middle point of the track
  • c) Tongue rails
  • d) Highest point of curves
Q.2
Why does the joint require frequent attention?
  • a) It is of low quality
  • b) It gets displaced easily
  • c) They are of small size
  • d) They are difficult to handle
Q.3
Which of the following is not associated with rail joints?
  • a) Increase in noise effects
  • b) Impact on quality
  • c) Lesser fuel consumption
  • d) Chances of sabotage
Q.4
How much should be the strength of a rail joint?
  • a) Equal to the rail
  • b) Half of the rail
  • c) Equal to the weight of the train
  • d) Double the rail strength
Q.5
Why is it necessary for the joint to hold the rail ends together?
  • a) To provide continuity
  • b) To make the joint rigid
  • c) To increase the cost
  • d) To make it inelastic
Q.6
Rail joint should not have any gap in between two rails.
  • a) True
  • b) False
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