Q.1
The problems caused by change of gauge is popularly known as ______
  • a) Break of gauge
  • b) Rupture of gauge
  • c) Separation of gauge
  • d) Division of gauge
Q.2
What problems do passengers face due to change of gauge?
  • a) Delay in reaching their destination and inconvenience caused due to change of train
  • b) Increase in ticket fares
  • c) Danger of encountering accident during travel
  • d) Loss of baggage during travel
Q.3
Widening an existing gauge involves _________
  • a) Light engineering works
  • b) Heavy engineering works
  • c) Medium engineering works
  • d) Very light engineering works
Q.4
Which of the following is/are problems caused due to trans-shipment of goods?
  • a) Causes damage to goods only
  • b) Causes both damage to goods and delay in delivering goods to their destination
  • c) Causes delay in delivering goods to their destinationonly
  • d) Causes no problems
Q.5
Presence of more than one gauge in a country causes unbalanced economic growth.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.6
Which of the following is a possible solution for change of gauge?
  • a) Installation of check rails
  • b) Installation of guard rails
  • c) Installation of dual gauge
  • d) Installation of dial gauge
Q.7
Which country was benefitted by the change of gauge problems in World War 2?
  • a) Russia
  • b) Germany
  • c) Australia
  • d) Poland
Q.8
Which country uses “Automatic Gauge Changeover” system to overcome the change of gauge problems?
  • a) India
  • b) Australia
  • c) England
  • d) Spain
Q.9
India still faces the problems due to change of gauge.
  • a) True
  • b) False
Q.10
If there is more than one type of gauge present in a rail route, the journey time ______
  • a) Increases
  • b) Decreases
  • c) Remains same
  • d) Depends on the climate
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