Railway, Airport, and Harbour Engineering (Practice Test MCQs)

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1. The standard gauge used in Indian Railways is:
(A) 1.435 m
(B) 1.676 m
(C) 1.524 m
(D) 1.000 m

2. The function of ballast in railway tracks is to:
(A) Support sleepers
(B) Provide drainage
(C) Maintain track stability
(D) All of the above

3. The distance between two parallel rails is called:
(A) Rail section
(B) Track gauge
(C) Sleeper spacing
(D) Alignment

4. The rail section most commonly used in Indian Railways is:
(A) Bull head rail
(B) Flat foot rail
(C) Double-headed rail
(D) Square rail

5. The main function of a railway sleeper is to:
(A) Support the rail
(B) Distribute load to ballast
(C) Maintain gauge
(D) All of the above

6. The recommended maximum gradient for broad gauge railway is:
(A) 1 in 100
(B) 1 in 150
(C) 1 in 200
(D) 1 in 400

7. The transition curve in railway alignment is provided to:
(A) Reduce travel distance
(B) Provide gradual change of curvature
(C) Increase train speed
(D) Avoid level crossings

8. The most suitable type of sleeper for modern railways is:
(A) Wooden sleeper
(B) Steel sleeper
(C) Concrete sleeper
(D) Cast iron sleeper

9. The purpose of a railway point and crossing is to:
(A) Reduce noise
(B) Change the direction of train movement
(C) Provide track drainage
(D) Increase rail life

10. The ideal cant deficiency for passenger comfort is around:
(A) 50 mm
(B) 75 mm
(C) 100 mm
(D) 150 mm

11. The basic runway length depends primarily on:
(A) Temperature and altitude
(B) Wind velocity
(C) Aircraft type and load
(D) Both (A) and (C)

12. Runway orientation is determined by:
(A) Soil conditions
(B) Crosswind component
(C) Runway lighting
(D) Pavement type

13. The standard reference temperature for runway design is:
(A) Mean annual temperature
(B) Mean of the hottest month
(C) Average yearly temperature
(D) Design-day temperature

14. The ICAO stands for:
(A) International Civil Aerodrome Organization
(B) International Civil Aviation Organization
(C) International Cargo and Aviation Organization
(D) International Communication and Aeronautics Organization

15. The main purpose of runway numbering is:
(A) Identify direction in magnetic heading
(B) Identify width
(C) Identify length
(D) Identify load capacity

16. The term “clear zone” in airport design refers to:
(A) Terminal area
(B) Area kept free of obstacles
(C) Parking area
(D) Runway shoulder

17. The typical width of a standard taxiway is:
(A) 15 m
(B) 18 m
(C) 23 m
(D) 30 m

18. The purpose of a blast pad in airports is to:
(A) Reduce runway length
(B) Provide braking support
(C) Protect pavement from jet blast
(D) Act as taxiway

19. The approach lighting system in airports is used for:
(A) Night operations
(B) Daylight signaling
(C) Runway expansion
(D) Taxiway guidance

20. The term “Apron” in an airport refers to:
(A) Passenger terminal
(B) Aircraft parking and loading area
(C) Cargo storage
(D) Runway extension

21. Harbour engineering deals with the design of:
(A) Roads
(B) Bridges
(C) Port and docking facilities
(D) Tunnels

22. The main function of a breakwater in a harbour is to:
(A) Reduce ship speed
(B) Protect harbour from waves
(C) Guide navigation
(D) Provide lighting

23. The term “draught” in ships refers to:
(A) Height of the ship
(B) Depth of the ship below water level
(C) Length of the ship
(D) Cargo carrying capacity

24. A natural harbour is formed due to:
(A) Artificial construction
(B) Geographical conditions like bays and estuaries
(C) Dredging operations
(D) Coastal lighting

25. The berthing structure where ships load and unload cargo is called:
(A) Jetty
(B) Quay
(C) Dock
(D) Wharf

26. The main purpose of dredging in a harbour is to:
(A) Remove silt and deepen the channel
(B) Build breakwaters
(C) Construct lighthouses
(D) Increase tide height

27. The tidal range refers to:
(A) Difference between high tide and low tide level
(B) Height of waves
(C) Depth of sea
(D) Speed of current

28. The structure used to moor ships temporarily is called:
(A) Jetty
(B) Dock
(C) Buoy
(D) Breakwater

29. The term “fender” in a harbour means:
(A) Lighting system
(B) Cushioning device to protect vessels and structures
(C) Navigation signal
(D) Dredging equipment

30. The navigation lights in harbour are used to:
(A) Attract ships
(B) Guide ships during night
(C) Warn fishermen
(D) Measure tide levels

31. The super elevation in railway tracks is provided to:
(A) Increase train speed
(B) Counteract centrifugal force on curves
(C) Reduce noise
(D) Improve drainage

32. The function of fish plates in railway tracks is to:
(A) Join two rails together
(B) Support sleepers
(C) Provide drainage
(D) Distribute load

33. The check rail is provided in railway tracks at:
(A) Tunnels
(B) Bridges and curves
(C) Level crossings
(D) Terminals

34. The term “Marshalling yard” refers to:
(A) Storage of ballast
(B) Sorting and assembling of railway wagons
(C) Repairing of tracks
(D) Passenger waiting area

35. The typical length of a standard runway for large commercial jets is:
(A) 1200 m
(B) 1800 m
(C) 2500 m
(D) 3500 m

36. The term “terminal building” in an airport refers to:
(A) Cargo loading area
(B) Passenger check-in and boarding area
(C) Control tower
(D) Fuel storage

37. A harbour that allows loading and unloading regardless of tide is:
(A) Wet dock
(B) Dry dock
(C) Floating dock
(D) Breakwater

38. The main function of a dry dock is:
(A) Load cargo
(B) Repair and maintain ships
(C) Store goods
(D) Guide navigation

39. The main factor affecting airport site selection is:
(A) Population density
(B) Proximity to city, wind direction, and obstruction-free area
(C) Rainfall pattern
(D) Harbour distance

40. The ICAO code for Karachi Jinnah International Airport is:
(A) KHI
(B) JIA
(C) OPKC
(D) KIJ

41. The term “runway end safety area (RESA)” is used to:
(A) Allow smooth take-off
(B) Provide a safe overrun area in case of emergency
(C) Store fuel
(D) Park aircraft

42. The harbour where ships are protected but not permanently berthed is called:
(A) Jetty
(B) Anchorage
(C) Dock
(D) Pier

43. The distance between two successive sleepers is termed as:
(A) Gauge
(B) Sleeper spacing
(C) Ballast depth
(D) Rail joint

44. Which type of airport pavement requires more maintenance?
(A) Rigid pavement
(B) Flexible pavement
(C) Composite pavement
(D) Gravel pavement

45. The term “harbour basin” refers to:
(A) Area enclosed by breakwaters where ships anchor
(B) Ship repair area
(C) Navigation channel
(D) Dockyard office

46. The function of the control tower in an airport is to:
(A) Repair aircraft
(B) Store fuel
(C) Manage air traffic and ground operations
(D) Maintain lighting

47. The airport marking with yellow color generally represents:
(A) Runway centerline
(B) Taxiway and apron markings
(C) Obstruction warning
(D) Runway threshold

48. The term “pilotage” in harbour engineering refers to:
(A) Guiding ships in and out of the harbour
(B) Loading cargo
(C) Towing ships
(D) Measuring tides

49. The permissible maximum cant in railway tracks is:
(A) 100 mm
(B) 150 mm
(C) 200 mm
(D) 300 mm

50. The main purpose of a harbour lock gate is to:
(A) Store water
(B) Maintain water level inside the dock
(C) Guide navigation
(D) Increase tidal range

Railway, Airport, and Harbour Engineering (Practice Test MCQs)

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