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66. The limiting value of cant gradient for all gauges is
A. 1 in 360
B. 1 in 720
C. 1 in 1000
D. 1 in 1200
Explanation:
67. Flangeway clearance is the distance
A. between the adjoining faces of the running rail and the check rail near the crossing
B. between the gauge faces of the stock rail and the tongue rail
C. through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch
D. none of the above
Explanation:
68. Which of the following turnouts is most commonly used for goods train on Indian Railways ?
A. 1 in 8'/2
B. 1 in 12
C. 1 in 16
D. 1 in 20
Explanation:
69. The distance through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch for movement of trains is called
A. flangeway clearance
B. heel divergence
C. throw of the switch
D. none of the above
Explanation:
70. The desirable rate of change of cant deficiency in case of Meter Gauge is
A. 20 mm/sec
B. 35 mm/sec
C. 55 mm/sec
D. 65 mm/sec
Explanation: