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What is the definition of railway engineering?
What is the definition of railway engineering?
- A discipline dealing with the design of air transport systems
- A discipline dealing with the design, construction and operation of rail transport systems (correct)
- A discipline dealing with the construction of water transport systems
- A discipline dealing with the design and construction of road transport systems
How has railway contributed to industrial development?
How has railway contributed to industrial development?
- By increasing transportation costs for industries
- By enabling industrial development in remote areas and facilitating mobility of labor (correct)
- By causing delays in the transportation of goods
- By restricting industrial development to urban areas only
What is the role of railways during famines?
What is the role of railways during famines?
- Increasing prices of essential goods during famines
- Transporting food and clothing to affected areas (correct)
- Causing food shortages in affected areas
- Halting operations during famines
What does the permanent way or railway track consist of?
What does the permanent way or railway track consist of?
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How has railways contributed to cultural and social aspects?
How has railways contributed to cultural and social aspects?
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Railway Engineering
- Railway engineering is a discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of railway systems, including tracks, bridges, tunnels, and signaling systems.
Contribution to Industrial Development
- Railways have played a crucial role in the rapid industrialization of many countries by facilitating the transportation of goods and people.
- They have enabled the mass production and distribution of goods, leading to economic growth and development.
Role during Famines
- Railways have played a vital role in famine relief by providing a means to transport food and other essential supplies to affected areas.
- They have helped to reduce the impact of famines by allowing for the rapid transportation of aid and resources.
Permanent Way or Railway Track
- The permanent way or railway track consists of rails, sleepers, ballast, and subgrade.
- Rails are the metal tracks that guide the wheels of trains, while sleepers are the transverse beams that support the rails.
- Ballast is the layer of aggregate material that provides drainage and stability to the track, and subgrade is the underlying layer of soil or rock.
Cultural and Social Aspects
- Railways have contributed to the development of many cultures and societies by facilitating the exchange of ideas, goods, and services.
- They have also played a role in the growth of cities and towns, and have shaped the way people live and work.
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