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11.

For undeveloped areas, the type of gauge adopted is

A.	broad gauge	B.	metre gauge
C.	narrow gauge	D.	all of these

12.

For hilly areas and thinly populated areas, narrow gauge is adopted.

True

False

13.

Which of the following statement is correct?

A.	At every change of gauge the passengers have to change their train.	B.	The timings of trains at gauge - change points should not coincide.
C.	During war times, change in gauge is convenient to the army for quick movement.	D.	If the intensity of traffic becomes more, it requires smaller gauge.

14.

The width of narrow gauge is same as that of metre gauge.

Right

Wrong

15.

The gauge representing the maximum width and height up to which a railway vehicle may be built, is known as

A.	broad gauge	B.	narrow gauge
C.	loading gauge	D.	all of these

16.

In India, for broad gauge track, the maximum height of a loaded goods wagon is fixed as

A.	3.40 m	B.	4.72 m
C.	5.32 m	D.	5.87 m

17.

In India, for metre gauge track, the maximum height of a loaded goods wagon is fixed as

A.	3.43 m	B.	4.72 m
C.	5.32 m	D.	5.87 m

18.

The speed of a locomotive, in India, on broad gauge is restricted between

A.	60 to 75 km/h	B.	75 to 96 km/h
C.	96 to 120 km/h	D.	120 to 140 km/h

19.

The speed of a locomotive, in India, on metre gauge is restricted up to

A.	60 km/h	B.	80 km/h
C.	100 km/h	D.	120 km/h

20.

The resistance of the train is due to

A.	speed	B.	gradient
C.	curves	D.	all of these