Duties of mate, keyman & trackman — questions with answers

Q1.During the passage of the first and last trains in working hours, the gangmate and the trackmen should stand on the cess, each about _______ length apart, and observe the effect on the sleepers.

1. 12 sleepers
2. One Rail
3. Two Rail
4. Three Rail

Q2.Keyman, in addition to the normal round of the entire beat inspection and tightening of loose fittings, should attend ______ thoroughly on one line on every day

1. One OHE mast/Hectometre post
2. Two OHE mast/Hectometre post
3. Three OHE mast/Hectometre post
4. Four OHE mast/Hectometre post

Q3.Mate/Keyman shall be given competency certificate by ________ before deputing them on LWR/CWR sections.

1. Divisional Training center
2. Zonal Training center
3. Indian railway Training center
4. SSE/P.Way

Q4.How many detonators is a Keyman required to carry as part of his equipment?

1. 4
2. 10
3. 8
4. 6

Q5.Articles such as dynamo belts, engine parts or passengers' belongings found on the line by the Keyman should be handed over to ______

1. the Gang Mate
2. the nearest Station Master
3. the RPF post
4. JE/SSE/P.Way

Q6.After an accident, broken fittings of wagons and track components should not be disturbed until ______

1. they are seen and recorded by a responsible official
2. the line is cleared for traffic
3. the ART arrives
4. the Gang Mate collects them

Q7.When a Keyman needs to impose a caution on a train, the pre-printed paper slip he fills in is supplied by ______

1. JE/SSE/P.Way
2. the Gang Mate
3. the Station Master
4. ADEN

Q8.Who is responsible for the safe custody of the tools used by the Keyman and all Track Maintainers of a gang?

1. The Keyman
2. The Gang Mate
3. Each Track Maintainer
4. JE/SSE/P.Way (Sectional)

Q9.In LWR/CWR territory, at what interval does the Keyman carry out oiling and greasing of SEJs?

1. Weekly
2. Quarterly
3. Monthly
4. Fortnightly

Q10.At a location with danger of a buckle, which of the following must the Gang Mate NOT do?

1. Heap surplus ballast on the shoulders
2. Compact the ballast with available tools
3. Protect the affected portion
4. Slew or align the track

Q11.During abnormal rainfall, who should organise patrolling of the gang length, whether or not patrolmen are on duty?

1. Keyman
2. SSE/P.Way (In-charge)
3. Station Master
4. Gang Mate

Q12.No work, which may involve danger to trains, should be under taken by the _______ except under the personal supervision of the JE/SSE/P.Way

1. Track maintainer
2. Gangmate
3. Keyman
4. JE/SSE/P.Way

Q13.The Mate shall inspect whole gang length performing keyman's duties

1. once in a week
2. once in 2 weeks
3. once in 3 weeks
4. not necessary

Q14.The gang muster, gang chart/diary shall be in the possession of

1. SSE/P.Way
2. JE/P.Way
3. Gangmate
4. Keyman

Q15.On receiving advice of a danger of buckling, the Gang Mate should inspect the track for what length on either side of the suspected zone?

1. 50 m
2. 200 m
3. 100 m
4. 500 m

Q16._______ Shall decide and notify the exact roster duty hours of keyman and periodicity in the winter months.

1. DRM
2. Sr.DPO
3. Sr.DSO
4. Sr.DEN/DEN

Q17.On requisition from the Station Master during poor visibility, the Gang Mate of a yard gang may depute how many Track Maintainers to place detonators?

1. Two
2. One
3. Three
4. Four

Q18.After the day's work, the tools of the gang must be locked in tool box when not in use and these tool boxes will ordinarily be placed near the _______.

1. At the work site
2. Under the nearest bridge
3. In train
4. Gangman's quarters or at gate lodges

Q19.On a single line, after inspecting his beat on foot in the outward direction, the Keyman should return ______

1. by the cess path
2. along the same rail
3. along the opposite rail
4. by trolley

Q20.When a gang works at a place where an approaching train cannot be seen, a Track Maintainer with hand signals must be posted at least how far away?

1. 300 m
2. 400 m
3. 600 m
4. 1000 m

Q21.As part of his equipment, a Keyman carries a rail closure of what size?

1. 30 mm
2. 20 mm
3. 50 mm
4. 65 mm

Q22._______ is posted, till period of consolidation is over, on stretches where after maintenance operation, rail temperature has exceeded td+20°C during the period of consolidation.

1. Stationary Watchman
2. Mobile Watchman
3. Hot weather Patrolman
4. Keyman

Q23.Who is the person responsible for safety equipment & other tools supplied to the Gang

1. Key man
2. Gangmate
3. Track maintainer
4. JE/SSE/P.way

Q24._______ will remain in-charge of the gang in absence of the gangmate once a ____

1. Keyman, week
2. Keyman, two weeks
3. Track maintainer, week
4. JE/SSE/P.Way, week

Q25.Everyday _______ shall keep a Special watch on the rails and welds marked for observation by the USFD team

1. Track maintainer
2. Gangmate
3. Keyman
4. JE/SSE/P.Way

Q26.In an LWR section, the Gang Mate should order patrolling if the rail temperature is likely to reach ______

1. td + 10°C
2. td + 20°C
3. td + 15°C
4. td + 25°C