South East Central Railway

Mock Test for selection of ADEN/AXEN in Civil Engineering Department

(70% DPQ) Revised Scheme

Time: - 2 Hrs. Nos. of objective questions: - 100 Total Marks-300

Note: - All question carrying equal mark. Correct answer awarded with 3 marks. Wrong answer
awarded with (-1) marks. Attempt of more than one option and non-attempt of question awarded
zero mark.

1. The minimum radius of the vertical curves shall be ……….. for doubling of G-CAF line in the
case of Broad guage.
(A) 4000meter (B) 3000meter (C) 2500meter (D) None of them

2. The river should be surveyed for a distance of ………. upstream and ………..downstream and
these distance are to be taken as measured at right angles to the centre line of the Railway and
not along the course of the river.
(A) 4 km., 6 km. (B) 6 km, 4 km. (C) 8 km., 2 km. (D) 8 km., 4 km.

3. The survey instrument used for reconnaissance survey

(A) Theodelite & Dumpty level (B) Prismatic compass & Aneriod barometer
(C) All the above (D) None of them

4. The method of plane tabling commonly used for establishing the instrument station is
a method of
(A) Radiation (B) Intersection (C) Resection (D) Traversing

5. Following is not a type of survey for construction of new lines:-

(A) Traffic survey (B) Economic survey (C) Final location survey (D) Reconnaissance

6. Works chargeable to Demand No 16:-

(A) Assets-Acquisition (B) Assets-Construction (C) Assets-Replacements (D) All of them

7. The sanction of the competent authority to the detailed estimate of a work is called the (A)
technical sanction (B) work sanction (C) Budget sanction (D) None of them

8. Materials obtained, not for specific works but as a standing advance for the purpose of
meeting urgent requirements as and when they arise should, with the exception of
consumable stores:-
(A) Emergency store (B) Surplus store (C) Imprest store (D) Material at site

9. The date for the opening of a line for the public carriage of passengers should be fixed by the
(A) Chief Engineer (Con.) (B) Chief Engineer (OL) (C) DRM (D) GM

10. All new lines should be taken over by Open line organization within ………. of the date of
opening for goods traffic.
(A) One month (B) Three months (C) Six months (D) Four months

11. AEN shall carry out inspection of all the Small Track Machines once in …. months, while
the SSE(P. Way) shall inspect all his machines/tools once in …… months.
(A) 12, 6 (B) 8, 4 (C) 6, 3 (D) 4, 2

12. ………….is the rise in water level up-stream of a bridge as a result of obstruction to natural
flow caused by the construction of the bridge and its approaches.
(A) Causeway (B) Afflux (C) Scour (D) Spur
13. The boulder filling shall consist of well hand-packed boulders & cobbles to thickness not
less than ……….. with smaller size towards the back.
(A) 500mm (B) 600mm (C) 800mm (D) 1000m

14. Quantity of ballast/meter on concrete sleeper track with 300mm ballast cushion on Straight
(A) 1.682 cum. (B) 2.158 cum. (C) 2.022 cum. (D) 1.962 cum.

15. Proposal for through fastenings renewal should be initiated when:-

(A) 20% or more of sample size records toe load below 400 kg & confirmed by 5% sample size
(B) 20% or more of sample size records toe load below 600 kg out more than 400 kg.
(C) 25% or more of sample size records toe load below 400 kg & confirmed by 5% sample size.
(D) 25% or more of sample size records toe load below 300 kg. & confirmed by 5% sample size.

16. The schedule of inspection of ADEN for manned level crossing is:-
(A) once a month (B) once in 2 months (C) once in 3 months (D) once in 6 months

17. Who will prepare patrol charts for each of the sections where monsoon patrolling is required
to be done?
(A) SSE/PW (B) ADEN (C) DEN/Sr. DEN (D) CTE

18. In PQRS working, Auxiliary track should be laid at a gauge of:-

(A) 3400 mm (B) 1676 mm (C) 5400 mm (D) 4400 mm

19. The ……..will be responsible for obtaining sanction of CRS and sending safety certificate on
completion.
(A) SSE/PW (B) ADEN (C) DEN/Sr. DEN (D) CTE/PCE

20. When two or more trollies are running together in the same direction in the same line,
minimum separation required is …………m.
(A) 50 (B) 100 (C)150 (D)200

21. The check rail clearances in BG turnouts and Level crossings are:-
(A) 44-48mm and 51-57 mm respectively (B) 38-41mm and 48-51 mm respectively
(C) 48-51mm and 63-68 mm respectively (D) 63-68mm and 76-80mm respectively

22. Life of rail not only depends upon the ___ but also on the maximum axle load moving over it.
(A) Speed (B) GMT (C) both speed and GMT (D) Fastening

23. In PSC sleeper track what speed restriction should be imposed during consolidation period
on LWR when the temperature goes beyond td +20º when crib and shoulder ballast compaction
has been done?
(A) 15 Kmph (B) 20 Kmph (C) 30 Kmph (D) 50 Kmph

24. Emergency repairs to a buckled track involve –

(A) Slewing track to original position
(B) Machine cut a rail piece out of track and slew back the track
(C) Gas cut and slew back to original alignment
(D) Wait for temperature to go down before slewing back track to original position

25. For spans more than 6.1m, rail joints should preferably be provided at ____ of span from
either end.
(A) full length (B) half (C) 1/3rd (D) 2/3rd

26. Vertical curves are introduced when the algebraic difference between two grades becomes
equal to or more than _______%
(A) 0.04 (B) 0.40 (C) 4.00 (D) 0.20

27. Cant gradient is:-

(A) actual cant/cant deficiency (B) actual cant / transition length
(C) actual cant/cant excess (D) actual cant / length of a curve
28. The distressing by tensor can be done when temperature prevailing (tp) is –
(A)More than td (B) Less than td (C) Equal to td (D) td + 5˚ C

29. If a male employee’s wife undergone for family planning operation then male employee is
eligible for _______days as special casual leave.
(A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 7

30. In a turnout, the turnout side stock rail should be given a bend at
(A) Actual Toe of Switch (B) Heel of Switch (C) Theoretical Toe Switch (D) SRJ

31. Service life of Glued insulated rail joint of 60 Kg rail is:-

(A) 300 GMT. (B) 200 GMT. (C) 400 GMT. (D) 150 GMT.

32. Give the most matching option out of list one and list to with regard to pipe appurtenances of
fittings
List I type of fitting) List -II(Function of the fitting)
(A) Sluice Valves or gate Valves 1. We are provided to stop and regulate the flow of water
in course of ordinary and emergency operations
(B) Scour Valve 2. These are automatic cut off valves. when pressure of
water exceeds specific limit the wall operates
automatically and saves a particular section of pipe
before bursting takes place

(C) Air Valve 3. These are located at dead end and the lowest points or
depressions in the water mains. Hence are operated to
remove sand or silt deposited in the water pipe

(D) Relief Valve 4. Whenever there are distinct high points in the
gradient of the pipeline. They are installed to permit
expulsion of air
Matching option
A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 4 3 2 1

33. The amount of residual chlorine after a period of contact 10 to 20 minutes is

(A) 0.1 to 0.2 ppm. (B) 0.2 to 0.3 ppm. (C) 0.3 to 0.4 ppm (D) 0.4 to 0.5ppm

34. Free Board is the level difference between Formation Level and …………….
(A) Rail Level (B) HFL (C) Bed Level (D) Danger Level

35. Bearings are provided in bridges to transfer the load to

(A) Super structure (B) Track (C) Embankment (D) Sub structure

36. The horizontal clearance between guard rail and running rail in BG track is
(A) 25 mm (B) 250 ± 50 mm (C) 75 mm (D) 200 ± 50 mm

37. The CRS sanction is required in the ROB project for construction of
(A) Approach spans (B) Laying road (C) Railway spans (D) none

38. Maximum vertical clearance (VC) for a slab/ girder bridges with discharge above 3000
cumecs is
(A) 300 mm (B) 1500 mm (C) 1800 mm (D) 600 mm

39. When as small area of girder bridge should be painted when requiring immediate painting;
known as
(A) patch painting (B) periodical through painting (C) Any of the above (D) None of them
40. Lacey’s formula is used to determine:-
(A) Waterway (B) Flow of water (C) Scour depth (D) Bearing capacity

41. Not associate with properties of soil:-

(A) Atterberg’ s limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Elastic limit (D) Ductility limit

42. Indian Railway Bridge manual established in

(A) 1998 (B) 1999 (C) 1989 (D) 1954

43. The standard size of modular bricks is------------- centimeters

(A) 18x 8 x8 (B) 19x 9x 9 (C) 20x 10 x10 (D) 21x 11 x11

44. Soundness test of cement is done to determine its

(A) Durability in seawater (B) Free lime content
(C) Iron oxide content (D) Alumina content

45. What is the validity of Provisional competency certificate?

(A) Valid for executing 50 joints or six months whichever is earlier
(B) Valid for executing 100 joints or six months whichever is earlier.
(C) Valid for executing 50 joints. (D) Valid for six months

46. Finished tolerance on 10 cm long st. edge at the centre on gauge side shall be?
(A) ± 0.4 mm (B) ± 0.1 mm (C) ± 0.2 mm (D) ± 0.3 mm

47. Defect of Blow holes is due to?

(A) Slag (B) Moisture (C) Lack of heating (D) Extra heating

48. Painting of weld is done up to

(A) 10 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface
(B) 15 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface
(C) 20 CM minimum both side of weld & on welded surface
(D) None of the above

49. By 0° 2MHz probe in AT weld testing with normal gain setting.

(A) Area below neutral axis can be tested. (B) Area below neutral axis cannot be tested.
(C) Only web below neutral axis can be tested (D) All are correct

50. On approach of a major bridge, one new AT Weld with 0° 2MHz probe shows a signal of 60%
is declare.
(A) DFWO (B) DFWR (C) IMRW (D) OBSW

51. The pH value of sewage is:-

(A) it is acidic (B) it is alkaline (C) it is neutral (D) None of these

52. Foot over bridge must be provided on the following type of stations as per minimum essential
facility criteria
(A) A, B, C & D class station (B) A, B & C class station
(C) A & B class station (D) Only A class station

53. The design gap of 60kg RT-6902 improved type SEJ:-

(A) 40mm (B) 65mm (C) 80mm (D) 120mm

54. Ballast side slop shall be kept at ……………..in BG track on A route is:-
(A) 1:2 (B) 1.5:1 (C) 1:1.5 (D) 2:1

55. The tenders invited in open and public manner and with adequate notice.
(A) Single tender (B) Limited tender (C) Open tender (D) Special tender
56. When ballast supply is made in wagons, shrinkage up to …………….. shall be permitted at
destination while verifying the booked quantities by the consignee.
(A) 5% (B) 8% (C) 10% (D) 15%

57. The reference rail for carrying out attentions in curve track to alignment should be selected
as:-
(A) Inner rail (B) Outer rail (C) Less disturb rail (D) Cess side rail

58. The screening unit in the present model of machine has screens of three square mesh size:-
(A) 80mm, 50mm, 30mm (B) 80mm, 60mm, 30mm
(C) 80mm, 50mm, 28mm (D) 80mm, 50mm, 25mm

59. The main advantage of Rail Grinding Machine is:-

(A) Increased life of rail and wheel (B) Improved reliability of USFD testing
(C) Reduced track geometry deterioration (D) All of them

60. Zonal maintenance depot for repair of track machines is called as:-
(A) CPOH (B) POH (C) IOH (D) Satellite depot

61. Which small track machine is not required for doing welding of rails in LWRs?
(A) Hydraulic Rail Bender (B) Double Action Weld Trimmer
(C) Rail Profile Grinder (D) Rail Cutting Machine

62. Two insertions during tamping of concrete sleepers and required for lift more than
(A) 10 mm (B) 30 mm (C) 50 mm (D) 75 mm

63. In which category suburban stations have been included as per categorization of station for
passenger amenities?
(A) “A” (B) “B” (C) “C” (D) “D”

64. Name the plan head under which construction of a health unit can be sanctioned?
(A) PH-31 (B) PH-35 (C) PH-52 (D) PH-53

65. To assess the track quality, vertical & lateral acceleration peaks exceeding the value………are
to be considered for routes having speed up to 110kmph is:-
(A) 0.15g (B) 0.20g (C) 0.25g (D) 0.30g

66. Track parameter at worksite, yard line etc. where speeds are low, the permissible range for
gauge is:-
(A) -6 to + 15mm (B) -6 to + 20mm (C) -10 to + 25mm (D) -10 to + 27mm

67. Frequency for Greasing and sealing of liners contact area shall be done once in year for
gauge face side and once in two years on non-gauge face side of rail in ………
(A) Normal area (B) Corrosion prone area (C) Platform line (D) Not specified

68. Pre-set torque-wrench on nut at torque value of ………kg-meter equivalent to an axial force
of ……… tonnes, for chamfering of bolt hole in 60Kg rail is applied.
(A) 60, 15 (B) 52, 12.5 (C) 50, 12 (D) None of them

69. When a rail fractured at middle due to transverse flaw in head then the numerical code is:-
(A) 111 (B) 112 (C) 211 (D) 212

70. In track circuited area availability of insulated liners up to a minimum level of …….shall be
ensured.
(A) 90% (B) 95% (C) 97% (D) 100%

71. No work shall be done within a distance of …………. from the live parts of the OHE without a
‘permit-to-work’.
(A) 2 meter (B) 4 meter (C) 5 meter (D) None of them
72. Corrosion beyond 1.5 mm in the ………… may be taken as the criterion for rail renewal due
to corrosion.
(A) Web (B) Foot (C) Head (D) Both A and B

73. Standard Stretcher bars should be so fitted that the “throw” of the switch is as specified in
the Schedule of Dimensions and the clearance between its top edge and the bottom of the stock
rail shall be at least ………, but nor more than ………..
(A) 2.0mm, 4.0mm (B) 1.5mm, 3.0mm (C) 1.0mm, 2.0mm (D) None of them

74. Second hand rail fit to be re-laid in running lines, ends to be painted with a………...
(A) daub of white (B) daub of red (C) daub of yellow (D) daub of blue

75. The length of virtual transition is taken as ……… on BG

(A) 28.5 meter (B) 14.6meter (C) 30.5meter (D) 18.5 meter

76. Cant deficiency on routes with track Maintained to C&M-1, Vol-l standards for nominated
rolling stock with permission of Principal Chief Engineer:-
(A) 65mm (B) 75mm (C) 100mm (D) 140mm
77. Construction of ROB/RUB under plan head:
(A) PH-29 (B) PH-30 (C) PH-31 (D) PH-32
78. Head of account department in Zonal headquarter is:-
(A) FA&CAO (B) PFA (C) CFM (D) CAO
79. During construction of temporary diversion track standard should be maintained as:-
(A) Main line (B) Loop line (C) New line (D) In hype

80. Weep holes are provided in wing wall & abutment of bridge to release hydro-pressure of earth
in an interval of horizontal & vertical respectively:-
(A) 1.0 meter,1.5 meter (B) 1.0 meter, 1.0 meter (C) 1.5 meter, 1.5 meter (D) 1.5 meter, 1.0 meter

81. The cost of a deposit work is Rs. 10, 00,000/- . How much amount the party has to deposit
with Railway man for preparation of plan and estimate-
(A) Rs. 10,000/- (B) Rs. 20,000/- (C) Rs. 15,000/- (D) Rs.25, 000/-
82. Pneumatic hammer is used for
(A) To find the strength of concrete (B) To form rivet heads
(C) To break the concrete structures (D) None of the above
83. Maximum distance between two boundary stones is
(A) 100m (B) 150m (C) 200m (D) None of these
84. Which of the following required PPE Act proceedings to remove:
(A) Category ‘A’ (B) Cat. ‘B’ (C) Cat. ‘C’ & ‘D’ (D) Cat. ‘A’ & ‘B’
85. How many cases can be taken by a retired employee to act as defense counselor?
(A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 7 (D) No restriction

86. Section Controller is fall under the category of HOER:-

(A) Essential Intermittent (B) Continuous (C) Excluded (D) Intensive

87. Departmental Promotional Quota of JE (P. Way) basis on seniority as per 7th CPC is:-
(A) 33% (B) 20% (C) 40% (D) 60%

88. A Railway servant may be placed under suspension -

(A) A disciplinary proceeding against him is contemplated or is pending
(B) He has engaged himself in activities prejudicial to the interest of the security of the state
(C) A case against him in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation, inquiry or trial
(D) All of them
89. Accounting Information & Management System (AIMS) deals with:-
(A) Supplier bill (B) Employee’s salary &bill (C) Both A&B (D) Neither A nor B
90. After implementation of 7th CPC following advance is continue:-
(A) Festival advance (B) Family planning advance (C) Scooter advance (D) Computer advance

91. पिचम बंगाल राजभाषा अधनयम क धारा 3(3) के अनस

ु ार कस े म! है :-
(A) क े (B) ख े (C) ग े (D) अधनयम लागू नह(ं होता

92. इनम! से कौन सी भाषा आठवीं अनस

ु च
ू ी म! समा1हत नह(ं है :-
(A) नेपाल( (B) भोजपरु ( (C) सं2कृत (D) उद6 ू

93. अन7
ु छे द 344 (1) के अ;तग6त राजभाषा आयोग के गठन क स<मत अ=य कौन थे:-
(A) बाल गंगाधर खेर (B) गो?व;द ब@लभ प;त (C) भीमराव आंबेडकर (D) मोरारजी दे साई

94. वे कौन से Cधानमं ी हD िज;होने 1ह;द( को राजभाषा के Eप म! लागू करने का पण

ू 6 आवासन 1दया:-
(A) इि;दरा गांधी (B) लाल बहादरु शा2 ी (C) पंHडत जवाहर लाल नेहE (D) वIण6त सभी

95. अन7
ु छे द 344 (4) के अ;तग6त राजभाषा संसद(य स<मत के अ=य कौन थे:-
(A) बाल गंगाधर खेर (B) गो?व;द ब@लभ प;त (C) भीमराव आंबेडकर (D) मोरारजी दे साई
96. आठवीं अनस
ु च
ू ी म! सन 1963 म! कौन सी भाषा जोड़ी गयी:-
(A) नेपाल( (B) <स;धी (C) सं2कृत (D) उद6 ू
97. आठवीं अनस
ु च
ू ी म! सन 1992 से पहले कतनी भाषाएँ थीं:-
(A) 14 (B) 15 (C) 18 (D) 22
98. सं?वधान के CारRभ (26 जनवर( 1950) से 15 वष6 क अवध तक अँSेजी भाषा का Cयोग जार( रहे गा .........
अन7 ु छे द म! वIण6त है ।
(A) 343(1) (B) 343(2 ) (C) 343(3) (D) 344(1 )

99. भारतीय संघ क राजभाषा के बारे म! सं?वधान के कस अन7

ु छे द म! वण6न कया गया है ?
A) अन7
( ु छे द 351 (B) अन7
ु छे द 344 (C) अन7
ु छे द 343 (D) अन7
ु छे द 120
100. राजभाषा नयम,1976 के नयम-12 के अनस
ु ार क!V सरकार के काया6लयW म! राजभाषा अधनयम व नयम का
अनप
ु ालन सु निचत कराने क िज़Rमेदार( कसक है ?
A) कम6चार(
( B) अधकार( व कम6चार(
( (C) राजभाषा अधकार( (D) काया6लय का Cशासनक Cधान

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