UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What is the curve resistance for a 50 tonnes train on a BG track on a 4° curve?

A 0.05 tonne

B 0.06 tonne

C 0.08 tonne

D 0.01 tonne

ANS:C - 0.08 tonne

For BG=0.0004WD, For MG=0.0003WD and for BG=0.0002WD.

Where w=weight and Develop=degree of the curve.