AEN (Group B) question paper — Set 1

Q1.The principle of working "from Whole to Part" is used in surveying because

1. Plotting becomes easy
2. Survey work is completed quickly
3. Accumulation of errors is prevented
4. None of the given options

Q2.Modulus of rupture of concrete is a measure of its' ____________ .

1. Split tensile strength
2. Direct tensile strength
3. Compressive strength
4. Flexural tensile strength

Q3.Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determine which of the following properties of Cement

1. Soundness
2. Initial setting time
3. Compressive strength
4. Tensile strength

Q4.Which one of the following type of soil, will have least value of the coefficient of permeability ?

1. Clean gravel
2. Clean sand
3. Sand gravel mixture
4. Clay Soil

Q5.As per IRPWM, what is the minimum required cess width for B.G. Track ?

1. 60 cm
2. 75 cm
3. 90 cm
4. 100 cm

Q6.Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the Mobile Flash Butt Welding plant is approved by _______ .

1. Chief Track Engineer
2. Principal Chief Engineer
3. RDSO
4. Plant manufacturer

Q7.On a curve, if the speed of train gets doubled, the cant required for the increased speed will become _______ times

1. 2
2. 8
3. 3
4. 4

Q8.As per IRPWM, which of the following is not a category of track in the context of taking up maintenance of track based on its condition?

1. Track requiring planned maintenance
2. Track requiring delayed maintenance
3. Track requiring need based maintenance
4. Track requiring urgent maintenance

Q9.Normal contion of non-interlocked level crossing gate ___________ .

1. is always open to road traffic
2. can be open to road traffic only under special instructions
3. is always closed to road traffic
4. None of the given options

Q10.What is the most likely cause for "leaning of parapet wall" in a masonry arch bridge

1. Settlement of abutment
2. Weakness in masonry mortar
3. Excessive back pressure on parapet
4. Excessive longitudinal force on bridge

Q11.The steel work of all girders of clear span 12.2 m and above are required to be inspected by the SSE (Bridge) once in

1. 5
2. 2
3. 4
4. 3

Q12.As per IRBM, what is minimum thickness of jacketing, with cement concrete, for strengthening of bridge substructures

1. 150 mm
2. 100 mm
3. 200 mm
4. 250mm

Q13.During monsoon, the stationary watchman is to be posted at nominated vulnerable cutting ________ .

1. During night time only
2. Round the clock
3. During the duration decided by Divisional Engineer
4. During the duration when monsoon patrolling is not done

Q14.As per IRWM, the requirement of water for a residential area, including for flushing, is taken as ___________ litres per head per day.

1. 135
2. 150
3. 180
4. 200

Q15.Original tracings of land plans, duly certified by the State Government, should be kept as permanent record in the

1. Assistant Divisional Engineer
2. Divisional Engineer
3. Divisional Railway Manager
4. Principal Chief Engineer

Q16.Any addition and alteration to an existing plan should be shown in ____ colour .

1. Green
2. Blue
3. Red
4. Black

Q17.What is the stipulated frequency of inspection, by the Open Line ADEN, for the CSM machine working in his section ?

1. Once in a month
2. Once in a week
3. Once at the start of work
4. Once in a fortnight

Q18.The gauge of the auxiliary track laid for working of Track Laying Equipment (TLE) is _________ .

1. 3200 mm
2. 3400 mm
3. 3300 mm
4. 3500 mm

Q19.When the track machines are moving in the block section in a group, they should maintain a minimum safe distance of

1. 50 m
2. 200 m
3. 100 m
4. 150 m

Q20.Which is the most elementary Hindi course prescribed for Central Govt. employees ?

1. Praveen
2. Prabodh
3. Pragya
4. Parangat

Q21.In a document covered under Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act, if any violation of the policy is found, who is held responsible?

1. Officer signing that document
2. Head of dispatch section
3. Administrative head of that office
4. Rajbhasha Adhikari of thay office

Q22.In normal cases, for a maximum of how many days can medical leave be granted to a Railway employee residing in an area not served by a Railway doctor, on the certificate of a private medical practitioner?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Q23.For purchase of new house, the maximum amount of House Building Advance (HBA) is _______ .

1. 30 months basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 20 lakh
2. 34 months basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 20 lakh
3. 30 months basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakh
4. 34 months basic pay subject to a maximum of Rs. 25 lakh

Q24.A person seeking any information from any Railway office, under Right to Information Act, has to make request to the

1. Central Public Information Officer of that office
2. Head of that office
3. Officer who is custodian of that information
4. Head of Dak Receipt section

Q25.One of the most commonly used parameter to examine the financial viability of any proposed Railway project is

1. Expected Profit
2. Rate of Profit
3. Rate of Return
4. Expected Return

Q26.The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is presented to the Parliament and it is taken up for

1. Estimates Committee
2. Committee on Public Undertakings
3. Business Advisory Committee
4. Public Accounts Committee

Q27.The Security Deposit amount in Works Contracts is equal to ____ of the contract value.

1. 5%
2. 3%
3. 4%
4. 6%

Q28.The full form of the fund RRSK is __________ .

1. Rashtriya Rail Suvidha Kosh
2. Rashtriya Rail Sampark Kosh
3. Rashtriya Rail Suraksha Kosh
4. Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh

Q29.The Online platform on which the activities related to calling and finalisation of tenders of Indian Railways are dealt, is

1. IREPS
2. IRPSM
3. IPAS
4. IRWCMS