AEN (Group B) question paper — Set 2

Q1.Finer grinding of cement used in concrete ________ .

1. Affects only the early development of concrete strength
2. Affects only the ultimate strength of concrete
3. Affects both early development and ultimate strength of concrete
4. Does not affect any of the concrete strength

Q2.Vicat's apparatus is used to determine which of the following properties for Cement ?

1. Soundness
2. Setting time
3. Compressive strength
4. Tensile strength

Q3.Plate load test is done to determine __________ .

1. Density of soil
2. Coefficient of earth pressure
3. Bearing capacity of soil
4. Permeability of the soil

Q4.As per IRPWM, which of the following is not a criterion for identification of weak formation at any location

1. Speed restrictions due to weak formation
2. Requiring more than normal track attention
3. Number of rail and weld fractures
4. "W" shaped ballast penetration of depth more than 30 cm

Q5.Which of the following is not a type of "traction bond" provided in electrified track

1. Longitudinal rail bond
2. Cross bond
3. Strong bond
4. Structure bond

Q6.As per IRPWM, the permissible speed on turnout with 1:12 ordinary curved switch in B.G. is ______ .

1. 15 kmph
2. 20 kmph
3. 30 kmph
4. 50 kmph

Q7.The maximum horizontal distance stipulated from the centre of track to the face of passenger platform coping for a B.G. line, as per the Schedule of Dimensions, is

1. 1660 mm
2. 1670 mm
3. 1680 mm
4. 1690 mm

Q8.What is the maximum life of detonators, after extension of their life also ?

1. 8 years
2. 7 years
3. 10 years
4. 9 years

Q9.Trollies in all cases shall be manned by ____ men .

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

Q10.As per IRBM, the grouting pressure in cement pressure grouting, for repair of masonry bridges, shall be _______ .

1. 2 to 4 kg per sq.cm.
2. 5 to 10 kg per sq.cm.
3. 10 to 15 kg per sq.cm.
4. 15 to 20 kg per sq.cm.

Q11.On bridges with main spans of 100m and more, trolley refuges should be provided _________ .

1. At every 100m
2. Over each pier
3. At every 50m
4. At every 150m

Q12.The need for posting watchman at bridges during the monsoon period is decided by ________ .

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

Q13."Petty Repair Book" is kept at ___________ .

1. All stations
2. None of the given options is correct
3. Stations where SSE(Works) is headquartered
4. Stations decided by Divisional Engineer

Q14.As per IRWM, the maximum desirable value of total dissolved solids in drinking water is ________ mg/l .

1. 500
2. 600
3. 700
4. 800

Q15.Which of the following categories of encroachment are removed by taking action under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971?

1. Category "B"
2. Category "A"
3. Category "C"
4. Category "D"

Q16.No Technical and Financial credentials are required for open tenders having advertised value up to _____ .

1. Rs. 1 Crore
2. Rs. 2 Crore
3. Rs. 50 Lakh
4. Rs. 20 Lakh

Q17.Working of Dynamic Track Stabiliser in tunnels is ___________ .

1. Permitted
2. Not permitted
3. Permitted only in tunnels without lining
4. Permitted only in tunnels with lining

Q18.The minimum block duration stipulated for BCM machine working in plain track is _________ .

1. 180 minutes
2. 300 minutes
3. 360 minutes
4. 240 minutes

Q19.What is the periodicity of the meetings of Town Official Language Implementation Committee

1. Once in a month
2. Once in 3 months
3. Once in 6 months
4. Once in a year

Q20.Which of the following languages is not included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India, though it is used as an official language of the Union?

1. Sindhi
2. Sanskrit
3. English
4. Urdu

Q21.Official Language Rules-1976 are not applicable to which of the following state

1. Goa
2. Sikkim
3. Tamilnadu
4. Arunachal Pradesh

Q22.The rate of House Rent Allowance (HRA) payable to a Railway employee residing in a "Y" class city (as asked in this paper) is ______ of basic pay.

1. 27%
2. 18%
3. 16%
4. 9%

Q23.Out of the following, officers up to which highest grade are issued "Bronze Pass" as Duty Pass ?

1. Selection Grade
2. Senior Administrative Grade
3. Senior Scale
4. Junior Scale

Q24.Any request received under the Right to Information Act has to be disposed of within a period of _______ of receipt.

1. 15 days
2. 45 days
3. 30 days
4. 60 days

Q25.What is the full form of PREM ?

1. Preserving Relation between Employees and Management
2. Proper Representation of Employees in Management
3. Participation of Railway Employees in Management
4. Proper Rationalization of Employed Manpower

Q26.The reply to an Audit Inspection Report of an office in the Division will be sent by the officer in-charge of that office to the

1. Audit Officer
2. Accounts Officer
3. Divisional Railway Manager
4. Head of Department

Q27.On which of the following type of contracts, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is not applicable

1. Supply contracts
2. Works contracts
3. Service contracts
4. None of the given options

Q28.Which of the following is not a source of funding for Indian Railways' capital expenditure on projects

1. Extra Budgetary Resources
2. Budgetary support from the Central Government
3. Internal resources of Indian Railways
4. Issue of IPO for General Public

Q29.In Indian Railways, all the activities after award of Works Contracts are dealt on ___________ online portal .

1. IPAS
2. IRPSM
3. IR-WCMS
4. AIMS