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191.

The maximum limit of superelevation prescribed by Indian railways on narrow gauge is same as that on metre gauge.

Agree

Disagree

192.

Which of the following statement is wrong?

A.	Superelevation is provided on curves to prevent the wear and tear of rails.	B.	Superelevation is provided on curves for smooth riding.
C.	Spiral transition curve should not be provided.	D.	none of the above

193.

Superelevation on curves is provided by means of

A.	cant-board	B.	straight edge
C.	spirit level	D.	all of these

194.

In India, the method used for plate laying is

A.	side method	B.	American method
C.	telescopic method	D.	all of these

195.

The level of both the rails on straight lengths should be different.

True

False

196.

The technical term used to denote the pulling back of the tracks is known as

A.	heaved track	B.	slewing
C.	turn out	D.	all of these

197.

The station where lines from three or more directions meet is called a

A.	crossing station	B.	flag station
C.	junction station	D.	terminal station

198.

The station having two lines is called a

A.	crossing station	B.	flag station
C.	junction station	D.	terminal station

199.

The height of the platform above the rail surface for broad gauge tracks should be

A.	229 to 406 mm	B.	305 to 406 mm
C.	762 to 838 mm	D.	838 to 982 mm

200.

The height of the platform above the rail surface for narrow gauge tracks should be

A.	229 to 406 mm	B.	305 to 406 mm
C.	762 to 838 mm	D.	838 to 982 mm