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This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Railway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following is not true about Geotextiles? |
| A. | They are made up of Polymers |
| B. | They allow water and soil fines to pass |
| C. | They allow water to pass through |
| D. | It stabilises soil |
| Answer» C. They allow water to pass through | |
| 2. |
Which one of the following is wrong regarding the cement grouting of embankments? |
| A. | It prevents water from flowing into the subgrade |
| B. | Cement and sand are used in the ratio of 1:8 to 1:10 |
| C. | Its done under a pressure of 60psi |
| D. | The soil is stabilised |
| Answer» C. Its done under a pressure of 60psi | |
| 3. |
What is the purpose of providing an inverted filter blanket? |
| A. | To improve the drainage |
| B. | To improve the bearing capacity of soil |
| C. | To make the track resilient |
| D. | To improve drainage and bearing capacity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
What is a slip passing below the toe of bank through its base known as? |
| A. | Toe failure |
| B. | Base failure |
| C. | Slope failure |
| D. | Embankment failure |
| Answer» C. Slope failure | |
| 5. |
Shear failure of embankments is quite common and occurs due to slip. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. |
How does the provision of sand drains in natural ground affects its load carrying capacity? |
| A. | Helps in quicker consolidation |
| B. | Increases the load |
| C. | Checks shear failure |
| D. | Checks its heaving tendency |
| Answer» B. Increases the load | |
| 7. |
Which of the following can be a reason for Failure of Natural Ground? |
| A. | Shear Failure |
| B. | Excessive settlement |
| C. | Shear failure or excessive settlement |
| D. | Less settlement |
| Answer» D. Less settlement | |