Railways - Engineering

Q1:

Best wood for wooden sleepers is

A chir

B deodar

C sal

D teak

E shesham.

ANS:D - teak

Sal and teak both are hardwood.

And most commonly used for sleepers in India.

Sal is both heavier and stronger than teak wood but because teak has great resistant towards fungal decay and white ants that's why it's considered best.