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171.

In the cross - sections of railway tracks, side slope in embankments is kept as

A.	1 ; 1	B.	1 ; 5
C.	2 ; 1	D.	3 ; 1

172.

In the cross - sections of railway tracks, the side slope in cutting is same as that in embankment.

True

False

173.

The maximum gradient, in which a railway track may be laid in a particular section is known as

A.	pusher gradient	B.	ruling gradient
C.	momentum gradient	D.	all of these

174.

Anchors are also known as anti - creepers.

Correct

Incorrect

175.

Which of the following statement is correct?

A.	The ruling gradient is maximum gradient to which the track may be laid	B.	In order to avoid the resistance after a certain limit, gradients on curves are reduced
C.	Grade compensation is denoted by percentage per degree of curve.	D.	all of the above

176.

On Indian railways, the grade compensation provided on broad gauge curves is

A.	0.02 percent per degree	B.	0.03 percent per degree
C.	0.04 percent per degree	D.	0.05 percent per degree

177.

On India railways, the grade compensation provided on metre gauge curves is

A.	0.02 percent per degree	B.	0.03 percent per degree
C.	0.04 percent per degree	D.	0.05 percent per degree

178.

On Indian railways, the grade compensation provided on narrow gauge curves is same as that on metre gauge.

Right

Wrong

179.

In India, the ruling gradient provided in plains for one locomotive train, is

A.	1 in 150 to 1 in 200	B.	1 in 200 to 1 in 250
C.	1 in 250 to 1 in 300	D.	1 in 300 to 1 in 350

180.

In India, the ruling gradient provided in hilly tracks for one locomotive train is 1 in 100 to 1 in 150.

Yes