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Multiple Choice Questions Guide for AOM/ATM Centralized Computer Based Exam H.Raghuram(9490784072) CIO/ZRTI/MLY S.No Topics Page Nos 1 Only General Rules 1-70 2 Operating Manu...

Multiple Choice Questions Guide for AOM/ATM Centralized Computer Based Exam H.Raghuram(9490784072) CIO/ZRTI/MLY S.No Topics Page Nos 1 Only General Rules 1-70 2 Operating Manual-Rly Bd. 71-136 3 Accident manual 137-166 4 Optg., Comml, Finance & General 167-201 5 Official Language-Rajbhasha 202-218 6 Personnel 219-228 7 General knowledge-Railways 229-267  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY Multiple Choice Questions based on General Rules-Indian Railways 1  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY S.N Questions Key Rule No 1. GR for IR (open lines) is first administered by Govt in the year ______ for the time being used for the D Preface to public carriage of passenger, animals or Goods GR [A]1968 [B] 1970 [C] 1975 [D]1976 2. The general Rules framed in 1929, the revision for which was advocated by Railway accident committee in B Preface to the year GR [A]1960 [B] 1962 [C] 1965 [D]1968 3. The general Rules framed in 1929, the revision for which was advocated by Railway accident inquiry D Preface to committee in the year GR [A]1960 [B] 1962 [C] 1965 [D]1968 4. Based on recommendations of Railway accident committee and Railway accident inquiry committee a C Preface to Committee formed composed of officers of Traffic and S&T department was appointed by Railway board GR in _________ and they submitted draft rules in ______. [A]1962, 1970 [B] 1965,1972 [C] 1968, 1970 [D]1970, 1972 5. Revised GR submitted by committee was circulated to RDSO, Commission of Railway Safety, Rly staff D Preface to college Baroda, IRISET, IRMEE Jamalpur for suggestions vide Rly Board lr no 68-RR/2 Vol V in the month GR of ____________ [A]April 1970 [B] May 1972 [C] June 1973 [D]July 1974 Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) constituted a Committee for the revision of General Rules, 1976, who 6. B Safety have submitted the final report in the year directorate [A]2008 [B] 2009 [C] 2010 [D]2011 7. Section under which General Rules for Open Lines of the Railways 1976 have been framed by B Preface to Government of India is GR [A]197 [B] 198 [C] 175 [D]48 2  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 8. Every Railway Servant is bound by the General Rules, the Subsidiary Rules and special instructions under C Preface to Railways Act 1989 Section GR [A] 197 [B] 198 [C] 175 [D]48 9. General Rules can be framed by A Preface to GR [A]Government of India[B] Authorised Officer[C] General Manager[D] PCOM 10. Total number of Chapters in General & Subsidiary Rules are C Index G&SR [A] 16 [B] 17 [C] 18 [D] 20 11. The definition of „Act‟ as per G&SR means the section under Railways Act 1989 is A GR 1.02(1) [A] 24 [B] 25 [C] 26 [D] 28 12. The distance sufficient to ensure safety is D GR 1.02(2) A] 300M [B] 180M [C] 120M [D] Adequate Distance 13. Approved special instructions are issued or approved by C GR 1.02(4) [A]PCOM [B] Authorised Officer [C]CRS [D] Railway Board 14. The person who is duly empowered by general or special order of the Railway Administration, either by D GR 1.02(5) name or by virtue of his office, to issue instructions or to do any other thing [A] CRS [B] PCOM [C] GM [D] Authorised Officer 15. The authority given to the Loco Pilot of a train, under the system of working, to enter the block section with B GR 1.02(6) his train [A] Off Aspect of signal [B] Authority to Proceed [C] Written authority [D] None of the above 16. An electrical device which, when provided at two given points on the track, proves by counting axles in and C GR 1.02(7) counting axles out, whether the section of the track between the said two points is clear or occupied [A] VDU panel [B] Track circuit [C] Axle counter [D] Block instrument 3  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 17. Message from a block station to the block station in rear on double line or to next block station on either D GR 1.02(8) side on a single line, that the block section is to be obstructed is [A] Shunting [B] Caution order [C] Block Forward [D] Block back 18. Message from a block station to the block station in advance on double line, that the block section is C GR 1.02(9) obstructed or is to be obstructed is [A] Shunting [B] Caution order [C] Block Forward [D] Block back 19. The portion of the running line between two block stations on to which no running train may enter until C GR 1.02(10) Line Clear has been received from the block station at the other end of the block section [A] Station Section [B] Station limits [C] Block section [D] Block Limits 20. A railway servant duly qualified to undertake and perform the duties entrusted to him A GR 1.02(14) [A] Competent railway servant [B]Competent servant [C] certified railway servant [D] Sincere servant 21. As per G&SR “day” means from _____________ to _______________ C GR 1.02(17) [A] 06.00, 18.00 [B]08.00, 20.00 [C] Sunrise, Sunset [D] Sunset , Sunrise 22. When Points by their operation a train approaching them can be directly diverted from the line upon which B GR 1.02(20) it is running is known as [A] Trailing Points [B] Facing Points [C] Derailing switch [D] Trap Point 23. A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train and includes a B GR 1.02(21) semaphore arm or disc or fixed light for use by day and fixed light for use by night is known as [A] Hand Signals [B]Fixed Signal [C] Detonating signal [D] Flare signal 24. Mark at which infringement of fixed standard dimensions occurs, where two lines cross or join one another C GR 1.02(22) is known as [A] Lime mark [B] Starter signal [C] Fouling Mark [D] Fog signal mark 4  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 25. Arrangement of signals, points and other appliances, operated from a panel or lever frame, so A GR 1.02(29) interconnected by mechanical locking or electrical locking or both that their operation must take place in proper sequence to ensure safety [A] Interlocking [B] Block station [C] VDU [D] Relays 26. Class „C” station on a single line or double line or multiple line remotely controlled from the block station in B GR 1.02(30) rear is known as [A] Gate signal [B] Intermediate Block Post [C] Home signal [D] Automatic signal 27. Arrangement of signalling on single line or double line or multiple line in which a long block section is split C GR 1.02(31) into two portions each constituting a separate block section by providing aPost is [A] Gate signal [B] LSS [C] Intermediate Block signalling [D] Automatic signalling 28. Arrangement, secured by the setting of points or other approved means, to protect the line so isolated D GR 1.02(32) from the danger of obstruction from other connected line or lines is known as [A] Interlocking [B] Level crossings [C] Line clear [D] Isolation 29. Fixed Stop signal of a station controlling the entry of trains into the next block section is C GR 1.02(33) [A] First Stop Signal [B] Home signal [C] Last Stop Signal [D] IB signal 30. Any form of movable barrier, including a chain, capable of being closed across the road at the level A GR 1.02(35) crossing, but does not include a wicket or a turnstile for the use of pedestrians is known as [A] Level Crossing Gate [B] Rail under bridge [C] Gate [D] Rail over bridge 31. Permission given from a block station to a block station in rear for a train to leave the latter and approach A GR 1.02(36) the former; [A] Line Clear [B] Block forward [C] Block Back [D] Authority to proceed 32. Permission obtained by a block station from a block station in advance for a train to leave the former and D GR 1.02(36) proceed towards the latter [A] Authority to proceed [B] Block forward [C] Block Back [D] Line Clear 5  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 33. Departmental train intended solely or mainly for carriage of railway material when picked up or put down or A GR 1.02(39) for execution of works, either between stations or within station limits [A] Material train [B] Dip Lorry [C] RRV [D] Tower wagon 34. A signalling arrangement in which signals display at any one time any one of the three or more aspects B GR 1.02(41) and in which the aspect of every signal is pre-warned by the aspect of the previous signal or signals [A] Two aspect signalling [B] Multiple Aspect signalling [C] Modified Lower aspect signalling [D] Modified Upper aspect signalling 35. As per G&SR „Night‟ means D GR 1.02(42) [A] 22.00 hrs to 08.00hrs [B] 20.00 hrs to 06.00hrs [C] Sunrise to Sunset [D] Sunset to Sunrise 36. This includes a train, vehicle or obstacle on or fouling a line, or any condition which is dangerous to trains. D GR 1.02(43) [A]shunting [B] connection [C]communication [D]Obstruction 37. A line governed by one or more signals, include connections, if any, used by a train when entering or C GR 1.02(47) leaving a station is known as A] Main Line [B] Loop Line [C] Running Line [D] Non Running line 38. A train, which has started under an A T P and has not completed its journey, is B GR 1.02(48) [A] train [B] Running train [C] stabled train [D] none of these 39. Movement of a vehicle or vehicles with or without an engine or of any engine or any other self-propelled B GR 1.02(49) vehicle, for the purpose of attaching, detaching or transfer or for any other purpose [A] Interlocking [B] Shunting [C] Securing [D] Isolation 40. Instructions issued from time to time by the authorised officer in respect to particular cases or special A GR 1.02(50) circumstances [A] Special Instructions [B] General Rules [C] Subsidiary Rules [D] Joint procedure orders 6  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 41. Special instructions are issued by C GR 1.02(50) [A]CTM [B] CSO [C] Authorised Officer[D]Railway Board 42. Any place on a line of railway at which traffic is dealt with, or at which an authority to proceed is given B GR 1.02(51) under the system of working [A]Block section [B] Station [C] Station limits [D]Station section 43. The portion of a railway which is under the control of a Station Master and is situated between the C GR 1.02(52) outermost signals of the station or as may be specified by special instructions [A]Block section [B] Station [C] Station limits [D]Station section 44. On Double line class „B‟ station Multiple Aspect Signalling, station section lies between C GR 1.02(54(2a)) (A) outermost facing points to LSS (B) BSLB to LSS (C) Either A or B (D) none of above 45. On single line „B‟ class MAS station, Station section lies between D GR 1.02(54(2b)) (A) two Advance Starter (B) two SLB (C) two outer most points (D) any one of the above 46. Station Section is available at B GR 1.02(54) [A]Class ‟A‟ stations [B]Class „B‟ stations [C] class „C‟ stations [D]Class „D‟ stations 47. Subsidiary rules are framed by C GR 1.02(55) [A]CTM [B] CSO [C] Authorised Officer [D] Railway Board 48. Special instruction which is subservient to the General Rule to which it relates and shall not be at variance A GR 1.02(55) with any General Rule [A]Subsidiary Rules [B] General Rules [C] Joint procedure order [D] None of the above 7  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 49. System adopted for the time being for the working of trains on any portion of a railway is known as C GR 1.02(56) [A]system of controlling [B] direction of traffic [C]System of working [D] none of these 50. An electrical circuit provided to detect the presence of a vehicle on a portion of track, the rails of the track C GR 1.02(57) forming part of the circuit [A]Axle counter [B] EOTT [C]Track circuit [D] Relays 51. An engine with or without vehicles attached, or any self-propelled vehicle with or without a trailer, which D GR 1.02(58) cannot be readily lifted off the track [A]Motor trolley [B] Push trolley [C]Tower car [D] Train 52. At a „A‟ class station distance to be kept free beyond Home signal, before granting line clear is B GR 1.03(2) (A) 300m (B) 400m (C) 200m (D) 180m 53. Stations where Line Clear may not be given for a train unless the line on which it is intended to receive the A GR 1.03(2) train is clear for at least 400 m beyond the home signal or upto the starter (A) Class “A‟ station (B) Class „B‟ station (C) Class „C‟ station (D) Class „D‟ station 54. Class „A‟ Stations are stations where Line Clear may not be given for a train unless the line on which it is D GR 1.03(2) intended to receive the train is clear for at least 400 m beyond the ________or upto the _____ (A) Home Signal, Advance starter (B) Home signal, shunt signal (C) Starter, Home signal (D) home signal, Starter 55. Stations where Line Clear may be given for a train before the line has been cleared for reception of the B GR 1.03(2) train within the station section is (A) Class “A‟ station (B) Class „B‟ station (C) Class „C‟ station (D) Class „D‟ station 56. Stations where Line Clear may not be given for a train unless the whole of the last preceding train has C GR 1.03(2) passed complete at least 400 m beyond Home signal and is continuing its journey. (A) Class “A‟ station (B) Class „B‟ station (C) Class „C‟ station (D) Class „D‟ station 8  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 57. Stations in which stopping places are situated between two consecutive block stations, and do not forms D GR 1.03(3) the boundary of any block section is (A) Class “A‟ station (B) Class „B‟ station (C) Class „C‟ station (D) Class „D‟ station 58. The Railway Administration shall supply G&SR copy-- D GR 2.01 (A) to each station, (B) to each Railway servant on whom any definite responsibility is placed by the rules (C) to any Railway servant a copy of these rules related to his duties (D) All the above 59. The Railway Administration shall supply G&SR copy to each __________ on whom any definite C GR 2.01 responsibility is placed by the said rules, a copy of the rules, or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties (A) Operating staff (B) Engg. Staff (C) Railway servant (D) Officers 60. The _____________ shall supply G&SR copy to any railway servant a copy of these rules or translation of A GR 2.01 the said rules or of such portions, thereof as relate to his duties, as may be prescribed by special instructions (A) Railway Adminstration (B) Zonal Authorities (C) Divisional Authority (D) Stores department 61. Each railway servant, who has been supplied with a copy of these rules, as prescribed under Rule GR D GR 2.02 2.01 shall (A)keep it posted with all corrections. (B)produce the same on demand by any of his superiors. (C)obtain a new copy from his superior in case his copy is lost or defaced (D) All the above 62. Each railway servant, who has been supplied with a copy of these rules, as prescribed under Rule 2.01 B GR 2.02(d) shall ensure that the staff working under him are supplied with all ____________ and that they also _____________ with the provisions of this rule. (A) Comply, corrections (B) Corrections, Comply (C) Changes, agree (D) Changes, follow 9  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 63. Every railway servant shall be _____________ with the rules relating to his duties whether supplied or not C GR 2.03 (c) with a copy or translation of the rules relating to his duties and the _____________shall ensure that he does so, (A) knowledgeable, In charge of Station (B) following, Sr.DOM (C) Conversant, Railway administration (D) Remember, PCOM 64. Every railway servant shall if necessary, explain to the staff ______________, the rules so far as these D GR 2.03(d) rules apply to them. (A) of other departments (B) working for Private firms (C) who approaches him (D) working under him 65. Every Railway servant shall render assistance in carrying out the rules and report promptly any breach A GR 2.04 thereof, which may come to his notice, to his __________and other authority concerned (A) Superior officer (B) next higher in charge (C) In charge of the station (D) Superior commandant 66. Every railway servant is responsible for the _______ and ____________ of the property of the Railway B GR 2.05(1) Administration under his charge (A) Safety, Security (B) Security, Protection (C) Safety, Punctuality (D) Security, Punctuality 67. Every railway servant shall endeavour to prevent- D GR 2.05(2) (A) trespass on railway premises, (B) theft, damage or loss of railway property, (C)injury to himself and others, (D) All the above 68. Every railway servant shall endeavour to ___________ ______ in railway premises. C GR 2.05 (2.d) (A) Stop destruction (B) Fight miscreants (C) Prevent Fire (D) prevent tress passing 69. Every railway servant shall promptly observe and obey- D GR 2.06 [A] all rules and special instructions, [B] all lawful orders given by his superiors (C) Either „A‟ & „B‟ (D) Both „A‟ & „B‟ 10  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 70. Every railway servant shall be in attendance for duty at such _______ and such ____________ and for A GR 2.07 such ____________ as may be fixed in this behalf by the Railway Administration and shall also attend at any other time and place at which his services may be required. (A)Times, places, periods (B) Times, Places, years (C)Hours, Places, periods (D) Times, situations, periods 71. No railway servant shall, without the permission of ___________, absent himself from duty or alter his B GR 2.08(1) appointed hours of attendance or ___________ duty with any other railway servant or _______ his charge of duty unless properly relieved. (A) Brach officer, exchange, leave (B) Superior, exchange, leave (C) Superior, interchange, leave (D) Inspector, interchange, withdraw 72. If any railway servant while on duty desires to absent himself from duty on the ground of illness, he shall C GR 2.08(2) immediately report the matter to ____________ and shall ____________ his duty until a competent railway servant has been placed in charge thereof. (A) Brach officer, not perform (B) Superior, stop (C) Superior, not leave (D) Inspector, leave 73. While on duty, no railway servant shall, whether he is _____________ with the working of trains or not, be D GR 2.09(1) in a state of intoxication or in a state in which, by reason of his having taken or used any alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation, his capacity to perform his duties is impaired (A) Indirectly connected (B) connected (C) on duty or off duty (D) Directly connected 74. No Railway Servant directly connected with the working of trains shall take or use any alcoholic drink, B GR 2.09(2) sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation before the commencement of his duty within [A]6 hours [B]8 hours [C]10 hours [D]12 hours 75. A railway servant shall- D GR 2.10 [A] Wear badge and uniform, if prescribed, while on duty, [B] be prompt, civil and courteous, [C] not solicit or accept illegal gratification, [D] All the above 11  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 76. A railway servant shall- D GR 2.10 [A] give all reasonable assistance and be careful to give correct information to the public [B] when asked, give his name and designation without hesitation. (C) Either „A‟ & „B‟ (D) Both „A‟ & „B‟ 77. Every railway servant shall- D GR 2.11 [A] see that every exertion is made for ensuring the safety of the public, [B]promptly report to his superior any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway which may come to his notice, and [C] render on demand all possible assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction. [D]All the above 78. Every railway servant shall take immediate steps, such as the circumstances of the case may demand, to D GR 2.11 (2) prevent accident; and where necessary, advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible means when he observes- [A] any unusual circumstances likely to interfere with the safe running of trains, or safety of the public, [B] any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the way or works, [C]any thing wrong with a train, or [D] All the above 79. The rule No. of G&SR for Supply of copies of rules is A GR 2.01 [A] GR 2.01 [B] SR 2.02 [C] GR 2.02 [D] GR 2.03 80. The rule No. of G&SR for keeping digital form of Rule books is given in D GR 2.02 [A] GR 2.01 [B] GR 2.02 [C] GR 2.03 [D] None of the above 81. The rule No. of G&SR for upkeep of the copy of rules is C GR 2.02 [A] GR 2.01 [B] SR 2.01 [C] GR 2.02 [D] GR 2.03 12  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 82. The rule No. of G&SR for attendance for duty is mentioned in C GR 2.07 [A] GR 2.05 [B] GR 2.06 [C] GR 2.07 [D] GR 2.08 83. The rule No. of G&SR for Absence from duty is mentioned in D GR 2.08 [A] GR 2.05 [B] GR 2.06 [C] GR 2.07 [D] GR 2.08 84. The rule No. of G&SR for taking alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic, stimulant drug or preparation is C GR 2.09 mentioned in [A] GR 2.07 [B] GR 2.08 [C] GR 2.09 [D] GR 2.10 85. In the case of a train having parted, railway servant shall not show a _______signal but shall endeavour to A GR2.11 (2)(d) attract attention of the Loco Pilot or Guard by shouting, gesticulating or other means. [A] Stop Hand [B] Proceed hand [C] Stop [D] Proceed with caution 86. The signals to be used for controlling the movement of trains shall be - D GR 3.01 [A] fixed signals, [B] hand signals, [C] detonating signals (D) All the above 87. Fixed signals shall be clearly visible to the Loco Pilots of trains approaching them and shall be placed B GR 3.04 immediately to the _________ of or _________ the line to which they refer unless otherwise authorised by special instructions [A] Right, above [B] Left, above [C] above, left (D) above , right 88. The aspects of a _____________and ____________signal both by day and by night shall be the same C GR 3.05(3) and shall be displayed by fixed light or lights. [A] position, calling on [B] semaphore, colour light [C] colour light, position light (D) Colour light, semphore 89. The signal which tells about the aspect of stop signal ahead is B GR 3.07(5) (A) outer (B) Distant (C) advance starter (D) none of these 13  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 90. The marker board that is provided to identify Distant Signal in colour light area is. B GR 3.07 A)‟IB” B)‟P‟ C) „G‟ D)‟A‟ 91. The normal aspect of Distant signal is A GR 3.07 [A]caution [B]attention [C] stop [D] proceed 92. Whenever one yellow light is exhibited in Distant signal the Aspect is A GR 3.07 [A]caution [B]attention [C] proceed slow [D] proceed 93. Whenever two yellow lights are exhibited in Distant signal the Aspect is B GR 3.07 [A]caution [B]attention [C]stop [D] proceed 94. The indication of the Distant signal in Caution Aspect is B GR 3.07 (A) stop dead (B) proceed and be prepared to stop at the next stop signal (C) proceed and be prepared to pass the next stop signal at a restrictive speed (D) proceed 95. The indication of the Distant signal in Attention Aspect is C GR 3.07 (A) stop dead (B) proceed and be prepared to stop at the next stop signal (C) proceed and be prepared to pass the next stop signal at a restrictive speed (D) proceed 96. Whenever Inner Distant is provided, the aspects that Distant Signal is capable of displaying, A GR 3.07 (A) attention, proceed (B) caution, attention (C) stop, proceed (D) stop, caution 97. The normal aspect of Distant signal on double distant signal area is B GR 3.07 [A]caution [B]attention [C] stop [D] proceed 98. When colour light Distant signal is combined with Gate/LSS, normal aspect of that signal is A GR 3.07 [A]stop [B] caution [C] attention [D] proceed 99. In rear of the stop signal Distant signal is provided at a distance of C GR 3.07 [A] 1200M [B] 1500M [C] 1000M [D] 400M 14  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 100. Wherever double distant is provided, from the stop signal, distant signal location is D GR 3.07 [A]1000M [B] 1200M [C] 1400M [D]2000M 101. Wherever two Distant signals are provided the board that is eliminated is. B GR 3.07 (A) BSLB (B) warning board (C) SLB (D) caution indicator 102. When a colour light Distant is combined with LSS/Gate signal, this marker is not required D GR 3.07 [A]‟A‟ marker [B]‟C‟ marker [C]‟G‟ marker [D]‟P‟ marker 103. The Stop signals which control the movement of trains approaching a station are of three kinds, namely-. D GR 3.09(1) (A) Outer Signal (B) Home signal (C) Routing Signal (D) All the above 104. Signal used to indicate to a Loco Pilot which of two or more diverging routes is set for him, when the Home A GR 3.09(4) signal is, in consequence of its position, inconvenient for this purpose. (A) Routing signal (B) Home signal (C) Route indicators (D) Calling on signal 105. The Stop signals which control the movement of trains leaving a station are of two kinds, namely-Starter C GR 3.10 (1) and Advanced Starter. (A) Starter (B) Advance Starter (C) Either „A‟ or “B‟ (D) Routing starter 106. When a train leaving a station is guided by only one starting signal, it is the last Stop signal of the station B GR 3.10 (2) and is called the (A) Routing starter (B) Starter. (C) Advance starter (D) Intermediate starter 107. When a train leaving a station is guided by more than one Starter signal, the outermost starting signal is D GR 3.10 (3) the last Stop signal of the station and is called the. (A) Routing starter (B) Starter. (C) Intermediate starter (D) Advanced Starter 15  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 108. Where an Advanced Starter is provided, the Starter referring to any line shall be placed so as to protect B GR 3.10 (5) the ___________or ____________of the connections to another running line. (A) first trailing points, fouling mark (B) first facing points, fouling mark (C) facing points, adequate distance (D) facing points, trailing points 109. Signal which is not dependent upon manual operation but is controlled automatically by the passage of a A GR 3.12 (1)a train into, through and out of the automatic block signalling section; (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 110. Stop signal which is capable of being operated either as an Automatic Stop signal or as a Manual Stop B GR 3.12 (1)b signal, as required; (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 111. When a _____________ works as an Automatic Stop signal, it assumes „on‟ and „off‟ aspects B GR 3.12 automatically according to the conditions of the automatic block signalling sections ahead; (1)b(ii) (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 112. When a Semi-automatic stop signal works as an, ______________it assumes „on‟ and „off‟ aspects A GR 3.12 automatically according to the conditions of the automatic block signalling sections ahead; (1)b(ii) (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 113. When a _____________ works as a Manual Stop signal, it assumes „on‟ aspect automatically on the B GR 3.12 occupation of the automatic block signalling section ahead, but assumes „off‟ aspect when operated (1)b(ii) manually, provided the relevant automatic block signalling sections ahead are clear; (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 16  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 114. When a Semi-automatic stop signal works as a _____________, it assumes „on‟ aspect automatically on C GR 3.12 the occupation of the automatic block signalling section ahead, but assumes „off‟ aspect when operated (1)b(ii) manually, provided the relevant automatic block signalling sections ahead are clear; (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 115. When a Semi-Automatic Stop signal works as an Automatic Stop signal, the „A‟ marker provided under the D GR 3.12 signal is________. (1)b(iii) (A) extinguished (B) Switched „On‟ (C) Switched „Off‟ (D) illuminated 116. when a Semi-Automatic Stop signal works as an Automatic Stop signal, When the „A‟ marker is A GR 3.12 extinguished, the signal shall be deemed to work as a Manual Stop signal; and (1)b(iii) (A) extinguished (B) Switched „On‟ (C) Switched „Off‟ (D) illuminated 117. When one of the Automatic stop signal in mid-section is converted under special instructions is known as. D GR 3.12 (1)b(iv) (A) Automatic Stop signal (B) Semi-automatic stop signal (C) Manual stop signal (D) Modified semi automatic signal 118. The marker Board by which Colour light calling ON signal is identified by D GR 3.13 (A)‟P‟ (B)‟IB‟ (C)‟G‟ (D)‟C‟ 119. Calling On signal may be provided below any stop signal except B GR 3.13 [A]FSS [B]LSS [C]IB signals [D] home 120. Calling ON signal in „ON‟ position will show D GR 3.13 [A]miniature yellow light [B]single yellow light [C] miniature white light [D]no light 121. The light that is displayed when colour light Calling On signal is taken „OFF‟ A GR 3.13 (A) miniature yellow (B) miniature red (C) green (D) White 17  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 122. The Aspect of the Calling On signal when taken „OFF‟ is C GR 3.13 (A) stop (B) caution (C) proceed slow (D) proceed 123. Condition for taking off calling on signal is that the train has been brought to a C GR 3.13 [A]brought to a stand at the points [B]brought to a stand at a distant signal [C]brought to a stand at the stop signal [D] none of these 124. The indication of the Calling On signal when taken „OFF‟ is B GR 3.13 [A]proceed and be prepared to stop at next stop signal (B) stop and then draw ahead with caution and be prepared to stop short or any obstruction (C) stop dead D)proceed cautiously 125. The types of shunt signal are D GR 3.14 A) disc type B) miniature semaphore C) position type D)all the above 126. Shunt signal may be provided below any stop signal except B GR 3.14 [A]LSS [B]FSS [C]Starter [D]none of above 127. Shunt signal below stop signal, in „ON‟ position will show C GR 3.14 [A]red light [B]two white lights horizontally [C]no light [D]yellow light 128. The Aspect of independent shunt signal at „ON‟ is A GR 3.14 [A]stop [B]caution [C]attention [D] no light 129. The Aspect of the shunt signal when taken „OFF‟ is A GR 3.14 A) proceed slow B) caution C) attention D)proceed 130. The colour lights exhibited in Position light shunt signal in „OFF‟ position is. B GR 3.14 A) two white lights horizontally B) two white lights diagonally C) two green lights D) two yellow lights 18  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 131. The type of shunt signal that shall be provided in colour light area is C GR 3.14 [A]miniature semaphore [B]disc type [C] position type [D]none of above 132. Signals fixed below ordinary signals and are provided where, in consequence of the height of the signal D GR 3.15 post, or of there being an over-bridge or other obstacle, the main arm or light is not in view of the Loco Pilot during the whole time that he is approaching it. [A]Repeating [B]Duplicate [C] Co-acting [D]either Duplicate or Co-acting 133. A Repeating signal placed in rear of a fixed signal for the purpose of repeating to the Loco Pilot of an B GR 3.16 approaching train _______ [A] aspects of the fixed signal in rear [B] aspects of the fixed signal in advance [C] indication of signal in advance [D] position of the fixed signal- 134. A Repeating signal in colour light area is identified by B GR 3.16 [A]‟R‟ marker [B]Illuminated „R‟ marker [C] Either „R‟ or illuminated “R‟ [D]none of above 135. When a fixed signal is not in use, it shall be distinguished by _______, C GR 3.18 [A]One crossed bar [B]Two Parallel bars [C] two crossed bars [D]Two perpendicular bars 136. Fixed signals shall not be brought into use until they have been passed by the _____________ as being D GR 3.26 sufficient to secure the safe working of trains. [A]PCOM [B]GM [C] PCSO [D] Commissioner of Railway Safety 137. The minimum equipment of signals at a class “B” station with M A S are B GR 3.27 A) Distant, Home (B) Distant, Home, starter (C) Warner, home, starter (D) Outer, home, starter 138. At a class “C” MAS station the minimum equipment of signals are A GR 3.27 A) Distant, Home B) Distant, Home, starter C) Warner, home, starter D) Outer, home, starter 19  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 139. Shunting limit board/Advanced starter is provided at a single line station where shunting(obstruction) is A GR 3.32 permitted out side the outermost facing points in the direction of [A]approaching train[B] departing train [C] the yard [D]towardsthe station 140. At a Class „B‟ station, Single line with MAS, the distance from Home signal to outermost facing points shall C GR 3.32 not be less than [A] 120 M [B] 180M [C] 300M [D] 400 M 141. BSLB is provided at „B‟ class station with multiple aspect signals where C GR 3.32 ]A) outermost points are trailing point B) no points C) either A or B D)none of above 142. The distance from Home signal to B S L B shall not be less than B GR 3.32 [A] 120 M [B] 180M [C] 300M [D] 400 M 143. The marker board by which Gate signal is identified by C GR 3.34 A)‟IB” B)‟P‟ C) „G‟ D)‟A‟ 144. Detailed working instructions about outlying siding are incorporated in A GR 3.35 A) SWR B) G&SR C) WTT D) Engg.manual 145. The marker board for indicating the Outlying siding points are C GR 3.35 [A]‟A‟ [B] „IB‟ [C] „S‟ [D] „G‟ 146. Every fixed signal shall be so constructed that, in case of failure of any part of its connections, it shall D GR 3.36 remain at, or return to its A) Off position B) Normal aspect C) Normal position D) its most restrictive aspect. 147. Home signal lever/switch will be normalized after the passage of B GR 3.36 A) engine B) whole of the train C) first vehicle D) none of these 20  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 148. Signals taken OFF for a departing train may be put back to ON D GR 3.36 (A) to avert an accident (B) for crossing of a train (C) for precedence of a train (D) any of the above 149. Reception Signals taken OFF for a train may be put back to ON A GR 3.36 (A) to avert an accident (B) for crossing of a train (C) for precedence of a train (D) any of the above 150. Signals taken OFF for a departing train may be put back to ON and points on the route to be not altered C GR 3.36 unless LP is informed through (A) secured means of communication (B) Written Memo (C) Either „A‟ or „B‟ (D) Both „A‟ & „B‟ 151. Signals taken OFF for a departing train may be put back to ON and unless LP is informed through secured B GR 3.36 means of communication/written memo SM shall (A) Alter the points immediately (B) not alter the points on route (C) alter the route after 5 mins (D) alter the route after train has come to a stop 152. The aspect in the normal position of fixed signals except Automatic Signals is D GR 3.37 [A] stop [B] caution [C] proceed [D] most restrictive aspect 153. The aspect in the normal position of Automatic Signals is C GR 3.37 [A] stop [B] caution [C] proceed [D] most restrictive aspect 154. The Station Master shall not give permission to take signals „off‟ for a train until- D GR 3.38 [A] all facing points over which train will pass are correctly set and locked, [B] all trailing points over which the train will pass are correctly set, and [C] line over which the train is to pass is clear and free from obstructions. [D] All the above 21  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 155. The points on single line, that must be set against the blocked line, immediately after the arrival of a train C GR 3.38 at the station A) rear B) front C) either end D) none of above 156. The points on double line, that must be set against the blocked line, immediately after the arrival of a train A GR 3.38 at the station A) rear B) front C) yard end D) none of above 157. When a running line is blocked by a stabled load, wagon, vehicle or by a train which is to cross or give A GR 3.38 precedence to another train, the points in ______ on double line sections and at _________ on single line sections should be immediately set against the blocked line. except when shunting or any other movement is required to be done immediately in that direction on that line. A) rear, either end B) front, either end C) either end, rear D)either end, front 158. When a running line is blocked by a train which is to cross or give precedence to another train, the points B GR 3.38 in rear on double line sections and at either end on single line sections should be immediately set against the blocked line except when _____or____is required to be done immediately in that direction on that line. A) marshalling, shunting (B) shunting, any other movement (C) shunting, train movement (D)attaching vehicles in front, attaching vehicles in rear 159. On Single Line the Signal over lap shall be reckoned from B GR 3.40 A) facing points B) trailing points C) facing end points D) Home signal 160. On Single/Double line MAS the Signal Over Lap shall not be less than C GR 3.40 A) 100m B) 110m C) 120m D) 180m 161. Whenever train is required to be directly received without stopping at Home signal the Line must be clear C GR 3.40 on Double line upto A) starter B) adequate distance beyond home signal C) adequate distance beyond starter D) trailing points 22  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 162. Whenever train is required to be directly received after stopping at Home signal the Line must be clear on A GR 3.40 Double line upto A) starter B) adequate distance beyond home signal C) adequate distance beyond starter D) trailing points 163. Whenever train is required to be directly received after stopping at Home signal the Line must be clear on A GR 3.40 Single line upto A) place where the train is required to stop or starter B) adequate distance beyond home signal (C) adequate distance beyond starter (D) trailing points 164. The efficient substitute for adequate distance is D GR 3.40 A) Any Sand Hump B) Signal exhibiting stop signal C) Hand signal exhibited at foot of starter D) Sand hump of approved design 165. On Double/Single Line (not provided with IB) Last Stop Signal shall not be taken off unless B GR 3.42 A) PN from Station in rear B) Line clear has been obtained station in advance C) Line clear has been obtained station in rear D) Permission from SM in advance 166. On Single Line between LSS to 400m beyond IB signal is called C GR 3.42 A) IB section B) Axle counter section C) Station controlled IB section D) Block controlled IB section 167. On Single Line between IB signal upto the FSS of station is advance is called D GR 3.42 A) IB section B) Axle counter section C) Station controlled IB section D) Block controlled IB section 168. On Single Line IB signal shall not be taken off unless D GR 3.42 A) Line clear is obtained B) Direction of traffic is established C) Either „A‟ or „B‟ D) Both „A‟ & „B‟ 169. Outer, Home & LSS shall not be taken „off‟ for C GR 3.46 A) Reception of trains (B) Despatch of trains (C) Shunting purpose (D) None of the above 23  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 170. Starter can be taken off for shunting purpose B GR 3.46 A) Allways B) only when it is not interlocked with Advance starter C) Points are flashing on the route D) When shunt signals are not available 171. Normally all the points shall be set for A GR 3.51 A) Straight line B) Main line C) Loop line D) Any line 172. By waving green flag by day and a white light by night up and down vertically as high and as low as C GR 3.52 possible indicate A) move slowly B) move towards person signalling C) train parting D) coupling 173. Violently waving a white light horizontally across the body of a person indicates D GR 3.52 [A]train parting [B] move away from the person showing [C] proceed [D] stop dead 174. A green flag/green light moved slowly up and down indicates C GR 3.52 [A) stop dead B) move towards person signalling [C) move away from person signalling D) proceed 175. A temporary fixed danger signal, consisting of a red cloth supported at each end on a post and stretched D GR 3.57 across the line to which it refers is known as [A) Hand signal (B) Engineering indicator [C) Stop hand signal D) Banner flag 176. Every railway servant connected with the movement of trains, shunting operations, maintenance of D GR 3.58 installations and works of any nature affecting safety of trains shall have— [A] a correct knowledge of hand signals [B] Requisite hand signals with him while on duty and keep them in good working order and ready for immediate use. [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ 24  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 177. Detonating signals, otherwise known as detonators or fog signals, are appliances which are fixed on the B GR 3.59 rails and when an engine or a vehicle passes over them, they_____________ so as to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot. [A) exhibit danger signal (B) explode with a loud report [C) burn with flame (D) exhibit warning signal 178. Detonators are also known as A GR 3.59 [A] fog signals [B] flare signals [C] illuminating signal [D]none of these 179. A detonator when required to be used shall be placed on the rail with a label or brand facing upwards and C GR 3.60 (1) shall be fixed to the rail by __________________around the head of the rail. [A) clamp B) adhesive gum [C) bending the clasps D) magnet 180. In the case of a mixed gauge, detonators shall be placed on the __________ or on. C GR 3.60 (2) [A) common rail B) one rail of each gauge [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ In thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility, whenever it is necessary to indicate to the 181. B GR 3.61 (1) Loco Pilot of an approaching train, the locality of a signal, _________detonators shall be placed on the line, by a railway servant appointed by the Station Master in this behalf, about 10 metres apart, and atleast __________ metres outside the signal or signals concerned. [A) One,270 B) two, 270 [C) three,180 D) four, 180 182. From either side of SM office, the VTP is located at a distance of C GR 3.61 (2) A) 150m B) 160m C) 180m D) 400m 183. Visibility Test Object may be C GR 3.61 (2) A) Post erected for the purpose (B) Light of a fixed colour light signal [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ 184. From First stop signal the FSP is located at a distance of D GR 3.61 (3) A) 180m B) 120m C) 400m D) 270m Whenever in consequence of an obstruction of a line on BG , it is necessary for a railway servant to stop 185. B GR 3.62 approaching trains, he shall proceed, plainly showing his_____________, to a point ______________from the obstruction and place on the line one detonator and then proceed to a point ___________from the obstruction and place on the line three detonators, about 10 metres apart. [A) Proceed hand signal, 600 M , 1200 M (B) Stop hand signal, 600 M , 1200 M 25  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY [C) Stop hand signal, 400 M , 800 M [D) Hand signal, 400 M , 1200 M 186. If the said railway servant is recalled before the obstruction is removed, he shall leave down C GR 3.62 ________detonators and on his way back, pick up the _______________ A) One , two detonators (B) Two, intermediate detonator (C) three, intermediate detonator (D) two , two detonators The _______________shall be responsible for the supply, renewal, periodical testing and safe custody of 187. D GR 3.64 such detonators, and for ensuring that their use is properly understood. [A) DRM B) Supervisor [C) Branch officer D) Railway Administration 188. Every railway servant concerned with the use of detonators shall have a ________________of their use A GR 3.64 and keep them ready for _______________ [A) correct knowledge, immediate use B) knowledge, use [C) training, utilization in case of need D) correct knowledge, need based use 189. The signals to be used to warn the incoming train of an obstruction at night shall be a C GR 3.65 A)flashing amber light B)red flag C)red flashing H/S lamp D) none of these 190. The signals to be used to warn the incoming train of an obstruction during day shall be a B GR 3.65 A)flashing amber light (B)red flag (C)red light of H/S lamp (D)red flashing H/S lamp 191. As soon as a Station Master becomes aware that any signal has become defective or has ceased to work D GR 3.68 properly, he shall--- [A] immediately arrange to place the signal at „on‟ if it is not already in that position; [B] report the occurrence to the railway servant responsible for the upkeep of the signals, [C] if the section is controlled, the Controller [D] All the above 192. Pre-warning about defective reception signal is not required when there is A GR 3.69 A) calling on signal B) adv. starter C) Isolation D) none of above 26  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 193. When home is defective and pre warning is given, the LP may pass such signal on receipt of A GR 3.69 [A] PHS at the foot of the defective signal [B] PHS at the first facing points [C] T.369(3b)+PHS [D] PN through SPT 194. The condition that the SM shall fulfill before Loco Pilot is pre warned about the defective signal at the next C GR 3.69 station, A) taking off signal B) granting line clear C) Both A & B D) Either A or B 195. In case of Starter being defective the written authority shall be handed over to the LP only after B GR 3.70 A) train stopped at Home signal (B) trains has stopped at the defective signal (C) Train stopped within fouling mark (D) Train stopped after passing the starter signal 196. Authority to pass defective starter signal (if it is not LSS) is C GR 3.70 (A) Written authority+ PHS (B) calling on signal taken off (C) Either A or B (D) Both A & B 197. In case of written authority issued for passing advance starter, PHS at the foot of defective Advance D GR 3.70 starter is required when (A) Signal interlocked with Block instrument (B) Signal interlocked with Axle counter (C) Signal is not detecting any points (D) Signal detects points 198. When Distant signal of ________is defective and cannot be kept at On position, that signal is kept at ON A GR 3.71 and treated as defective (A) IB signal (B) Home signal (C) Gate signal (D) Automatic signal 199. During day when Gate signal is at ON, the LP shall wait for A GR 3.73 A)one minute B)two minute C)three minute D)four minute 200. When Gate signal is at ON, the LP shall wait one/two minutes by day/night and gateman not available, LP B GR 3.73 may pass the gate after ensuring it is closed on the hand signals of A)Gangman B) Engine crew C)patrolman D)PWI 27  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 201. During night when Gate signal is at ON, the LP shall wait for B GR 3.73 A)one minute B)two minute C)three minute D)four minute 202. When Gate signal is at ON, the LP shall wait one/two minutes by day/night and gateman exhibiting hand C GR 3.73 signals. LP may A)stop at the gate B)proceed at MPS C) proceed cautiously D)none of above 203. If the Loco Pilot finds, after stopping at the signal, that there is no „G‟ marker, he shall proceed further only D GR 3.73 in accordance with the procedure laid down. A)under approved instructions (B)on advice from gateman (C) on advice from SM ( D) under special instructions 204. Loco Pilot shall act as if the signal was showing its most restrictive aspect when D GR 3.74 [A] if the light of a signal is not burning when it should [B] if a white light is shown in place of a colour light [C] if the aspect of a signal is misleading or imperfectly shown [D] Any of the above 205. If a signal is showing white light in place of a colour light, it is treated as signal is showing A GR 3.74 A)most restrictive aspect B)caution aspect C)attention aspect D)stop aspect 206. Whenever Distant signal is showing no light or imperfect aspect, LP shall _____________ and after A GR 3.74 observing the „P‟ marker shall pass assuming the distant signal to be at ON. [A] bring his train to a stand [B] pass the signal without stopping [C] stop until authority is given [D] ignore and pass the signal When a Loco Pilot finds an Intermediate Block Stop signal at „on‟, he shall stop his train in rear of the 207. B GR 3.75 signal and contact the _______________on the telephone [A] Station Master of the block station in advance [B] Station Master of the block station in rear [C] Traction Power controller [D] Nearest Gateman 28  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY The Station Master shall authorise the Loco Pilot to pass the Intermediate Block Stop signal, if 208. C GR 3.75 defective, as prescribed by __________ [A] General Rules [B] approved special instructions [C] special instructions [D] Sr.DOM of the division 209. The facility that is provided for I. B signal is A GR 3.75 ][A] Phone connecting the rear SM [B] Phone connecting the advance SM [C] Phone connecting the SCOR [D] Phone connecting the TPC 210. When I B S is at “ON” immediately the Loco Pilot shall stop and contact C GR 3.75 A) SM of advance station B) SCOR C) SM in rear station D) TPC 211. When IBS is at “ON” and the telephone is out of order, Loco Pilot shall wait for D GR 3.75 A) two minutes B) three minutes C) four minutes D) five minutes 212. When IBS is at “ON” and the telephone is out of order, Loco Pilot after waiting for five minutes shall C GR 3.75 proceed when view is clear/not clear upto next stop signal at a speed of A) 10/8kmph B) 25/10kmph C)15/8kmph D)15/10kmph 213. In case SM is aware of IB signal becoming defective he shall ___________________ and follow in B GR 3.75 accordance with the procedure prescribed by special instructions. [A] issue written authority to pass IB signal at ON [B] treat both sections IB & Axle counter as one [C] Contact advance SM and issue authority [D] permit the LP on IB telephone 214. As soon as a defective signal has been put into good working order, the Station Master shall intimate the A GR 3.76 fact to the officials ___________________________. (A) who were advised of its being defective (B) who were informed (C) of various departments (D) of the concerned department 215. Whenever points, crossings or guard rails are defective or damaged, the railway servant in charge of D GR 3.77 operation of points shall protect them and immediately arrange to report the circumstances to the (A) Concerned department (B) Branch Officers (C) Safety department (D) Station Master. 29  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 216. The Station Master, on becoming aware of such defective or damaged points etc., shall - D GR 3.77 [A] immediately arrange to rectify the defect by the railway servant responsible for their maintenance, [B] arrange to ensure the safe passage of trains, and [C] keep the signal or signals concerned at „on‟ until the defect is rectified. [D] All the above 217. The Loco Pilot shall pay immediate attention to and obey ____________whether the cause of the signal C GR 3.78 being shown is known to him or not. (A) instructions of SM (B) orders of shed in charge (C) every signal (D) officials of S&T department 218. The Loco Pilot shall not, however, trust entirely to signals, but always be. B GR 3.78 (A) Casual (B) vigilant and cautious (C) vigilant (D) cautious 219. The Loco Pilot shall whistle intermittently when his engine explodes detonator and take every possible D GR 3.78 caution as necessary including (A)increase of speed ( B)stop the train (C)proceed with MPS (D)reduction of speed 220. The loco pilot shall _____________when his engine explodes detonator(s) and take every possible A GR 3.78 caution including reduction of speed as necessary so as to have the train well under control and be able to stop short of any obstruction on the line; (A) whistle intermittently (B) whistle continuously (C) keep sharp look out (D) take no action 221. In thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility and his engine explodes ____ detonators within B GR 3.78 a distance of 10 meters apart, the Loco Pilot will control his train immediately and will follow the aspect of the fixed signal ahead within a distance of _______ meters. (A) 1, 270 (B) 2, 270 (C) 3,180 (D) 2,180 222. When Loco Pilot explodes _____ detonators within a distance of _________meters, he should control his C GR 3.78 train and move cautiously to stop short of any obstruction and be guided by the signal that he may receive (A) 2, 20 (B) 3 , 30 (C) 3, 40 (D) 1, 20 30  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 223. After exploding the detonator, if no obstruction found further, the Loco Pilot, can pick up normal speed C GR 3.78 after proceeding cautiously up to a distance of [A] 500 meters [B] one KM [C] 1.5 KM [D] 2 KM 224. When LP notices a signal warning of an obstruction, except detonator, he shall D GR 3.78 [A] proceed cautiously [B] proceed upto next station and report [C] stop after noticing the obstruction [D]stop immediately 225. When the Loco Pilot notices a signal warning of an obstruction and no further details are noticed, shall A GR 3.78 stop during day/night for A)one/two minute B) two/three minutes C)3/4 minutes D)none of these 226. When LP notices a signal warning of an obstruction and no further details are noticed, after stopping one/ A GR 3.78 two by day/night, he shall proceed upto the next block station A) cautiously B)with MPS C) at 20kmph D)at 30 kmph 227. A Loco Pilot shall acquaint himself with the __________ _____________and other local conditions B GR 3.78 affecting the running of trains on a section or sections of the railway over which he is to work (A) Interlocking, gradients (B) system of working, location of signals (C) Classification of stations, shunting (D) Time table, SM office 228. A Loco Pilot if ____________with any portion of the railway over which he is to work, obtain the services C GR 3.78 of a qualified railway servant who is conversant with it to assist him. (A) acquainted (B) he is having road knowledge (C) not so acquainted (D) None of the above 229. The Loco Pilot of a train while passing an Outer, a Home or a Routing signal, when it is „on‟ or defective, C GR 3.80 shall ensure that the speed of his train does not exceed _________. (A) 8 kmph (B) 10kmph (C) 15 kmph (D) 30 kmph 31  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 230. In the case of a last Stop signal, LP shall not pass such signal, when „on‟ or defective, unless he is also in D GR 3.81 possession of a proper __________________under the system of working (A) written authority (B) PLCT (C) LSS taken off (D) authority to proceed 231. No Loco Pilot shall take his engine on or across any running line until he has obtained the permission of A GR 3.82 the _____________and has satisfied himself that all the correct signals have been shown. (A) Station Master (B) Pointsman (C) Loco Inspector (D) Traffic Inspector 232. The Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot, as the case may be, shall _______ each signal affecting the C GR 3.83 movement of the train as soon as it becomes visible. They shall __________ of the signals to each other. (A) Obey, follow Aspects (B) Identify, follow indications (C)identify, call out Aspects (D) Follow , call out indications 233. The Assistant Loco Pilot shall, when______________, assist the Loco Pilot in exchanging signals as D GR 3.83 required (A) Engaged(B) attending mechanical failures (C) working trains (D) not otherwise engaged 234. When two or more engines are attached to a train, the Loco Pilot of the __________ shall be responsible B GR 3.84 for the observance of and compliance with the signals (A) Rearmost engine (B) Leading engine, (C) Senior most LP (D) Any LP 235. Should a Loco Pilot or a Guard observe that a signal is rendered imperfectly visible by branches of trees A GR 3.85 or by any other cause, or that a signal light is partially obscured or not burning brightly enough to give a clear aspect, he shall report the matter to the Station Master at the________________. (A) next station at which the train stops (B) next station (C) Notice station (D) Crew changing station 236. When LP or Guard reports of obstruction of signals by branches of trees is made, the Station Master C GR 3.85 shall take immediate steps to advise the ______________ concerned who shall get it rectified. (A) S&T official (B) Engineering (C) Station Master (D) concerned department 237. The rule No. of G&SR for Commissioning of fixed signals is mentioned in C Index G&SR [A] GR 3.22 [B] GR 3.24 [C] GR 3.26 [D] GR 3.28 238. The rule No. of G&SR for points affecting movement of trains is mentioned in B Index G&SR [A] GR 3.36 [B] GR 3.38 [C] GR 3.40 [D] GR 3.42 32  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 239. The rule No. of G&SR for rules for Points and disconnection & reconnection is mentioned in A Index G&SR [A] GR 3.51 [B] GR 3.52 [C] GR 3.53 [D] GR 3.54 240. The rule No. of G&SR for placing of detonators in thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility C Index G&SR is mentioned in [A] GR 3.59 [B] GR 3.60 [C] GR 3.61 [D] GR 3.62 241. The rule No. of G&SR for description of warning signals is mentioned in A Index G&SR [A] GR 3.65 [B] GR 3.66 [C] GR 3.67 [D] GR 3.68 242. The rule No. of G&SR for passing IB stop signal at „On‟ is mentioned in D Index G&SR [A] GR 3.72 [B] GR 3.73 [C] GR 3.74 [D] GR 3.75 243. The rule No. of G&SR for duties of SM in case of approach stop signal is defective is mentioned in B Index G&SR [A] GR 3.68 [B] GR 3.69 [C] GR 3.70 [D] GR 3.72 244. The rule No. of G&SR for duties of SM in case of departure stop signal is defective is mentioned in C Index G&SR [A] GR 3.68 [B] GR 3.69 [C] GR 3.70 [D] GR 3.71 245. The rule No. of G&SR for duties of SM generally when signal is defective is mentioned in A Index G&SR [A] GR 3.68 [B] GR 3.69 [C] GR 3.70 [D] GR 3.71 246. The rule No. of G&SR for duties of engine crew in respect of signals is mentioned in D Index G&SR [A] GR 3.75 [B] GR 3.76 [C] GR 3.77 [D] GR 3.78 247. The rule No. of G&SR for reporting of defects in signals by LPs is mentioned in A Index G&SR [A] GR 3.85 [B] GR 3.84 [C] GR 3.83 [D] GR 3.82 33  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 248. The working of trains between stations shall be regulated by the standard time prescribed by C GR 4.01 the____________________, which shall be transmitted daily to all the principal stations of the Railway at 16.00 hours in the manner prescribed. [A] Meteorological department [B] Control office [C] Government of India [D] Central control 249. The working of trains between stations shall be regulated by the standard time prescribed by the B GR 4.01 Government of India, which shall be transmitted daily to all the principal stations of the Railway at _______________in the manner prescribed. [A] 12.00 hrs [B] 16.00 hours [C] 18.00 hrs [D] 00.00 hrs 250. No passenger train or mixed train shall be despatched from a station before the______________. D GR 4.02 [A]Standard time [B] Working time table timing [C] Time mentioned in Apps [D] advertised time 251. Before a train starts from a terminal or crew-changing station, the _______shall set his watch by the A GR 4.03 station clock or the clock at the authorised place of reporting for duty and communicate the time to the Loco Pilot who shall set his watch accordingly. [A] Guard [B] Loco Pilot [C] Assistant Loco Pilot [D] TTEs 252. Every train shall be run on each section of the railway within the limits of speed sanctioned for that section C GR 4.08 by _____________ [A]Special instructions [B]Chief engineer of the zone [C] approved special instructions [D] GM 253. The sectional speed sanctioned and permanent speed restrictions shall be shown in the B GR 4.08 _______________ [A] Sheet time table [B] Working Time Table [C] Public time table [D] Lobbies 254. In case speedometer is defective between crew changing stations it should be further worked C GR 4.08 [A] 15kmph [B] 10 KMPH [C] 10% reduction of speed [D] with relief or repair 34  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 255. The Loco Pilot shall.— regulate and control the running of the train according to the Working Time Table, D GR 4.08 (A) so as to avoid either excessive speed or loss of time, and (B) not make up time between stations more time than is allowed, [C] Shall also observe all speed restrictions. [D] All the above 256. Whenever, in consequence of the line being under repair or for any other reason, special precautions are A GR 4.09 necessary, a ____________detailing the kilometers between which such precautions are necessary, the reasons for taking such precautions, and the speed at which a train shall travel, shall be handed to the Loco Pilot at the stopping station. [A] Caution Order [B] Shunting order [C] speed restriction advice [D] Permanent speed restriction 257. The Caution Order shall be on white paper in blue or black font or typed or made out on computers with B GR 4.09 the words “caution order‟ written on top of the form in bold letters of appropriate font size to draw attention distinctly and signed in full. [A] Red, blue or black [B] White, blue or black [C] White, green [D] Green, Black 258. The speed of trains over non-interlocked facing points shall not exceed __________ in any circumstances, D GR 4.10 , unless otherwise prescribed by approved special instructions, which may permit a higher speed. [A]10 kmph [B] 15 kmph [C] 20 kmph [D] 30 kmph 259. The speed of trains over turn-outs and cross-overs shall not exceed its permissible speed or __________ D GR 4.10 whichever is less, unless otherwise prescribed by approved special instructions, which may permit a higher speed. [A]10 kmph [B] 15 kmph [C] 20 kmph [D] 30 kmph 260. No train shall run through an interlocked station at a speed exceeding___________, or such less speed as C GR 4.11 may be prescribed by approved special instructions unless the line on which the train is to run has been isolated from all other lines by the setting of points or other approved means. [A] 10 Kilometres an hour [B] 30 Kilometres an hour [C] 50 Kilometres an hour [D] 60 Kilometres an hour 35  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 261. No engine or self-propelled vehicle shall push any train outside station limits except in accordance with D GR 4.12 special instructions and at a speed not exceeding _____________________ [A]10 kmph [B] 15 kmph [C] 20 kmph [D] 25 kmph 262. Engine pushing rules shall not apply to a train the leading vehicle of which is __________________and A GR 4.12 which may be operated under approved special instructions [A] equipped with driving apparatus [B]equipped with braking apparatus [C] equipped with tail board/lamp [D] equipped with LP equipments 263. Engine pushing rules shall not apply to an engine, _____________, which may be permitted under B GR 4.12 approved special instructions to run without being coupled to the train [A] leading in front of train [B] assisting in rear of a train [C] provided tower wagon in rear [D] assisting in next to train engine 264. Provided further that a „Patrol‟ or „Search-light‟ special with one or more vehicles in front of the engine may D GR 4.12 be permitted to run at a maximum speed of _________ A]10 kmph [B] 20 kmph [C] 30 kmph [D] 40 kmph 265. When trains are worked as engine pushing the load when it is the rearmost or the rearmost vehicle if any, C GR 4.12 shall carry a ________________ [A] braking apparatus [B] provision of sounding whistle [C] tail board or a tail lamp [D] Flashing Red light of HS lamp 266. A train shall not be worked at night or in thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility or in long A GR 4.14 tunnels, unless the engine carries an _________of an approved design and in addition, two oil or electric white marker lights. [A] electric headlight, white marker lights [B] electric light, red tail lights [C] electric bulb, green marker lights [D] electric headlight, red marker lights 267. An engine employed exclusively on shunting at stations and yards shall, at night or during thick, foggy or B GR 4.14 tempestuous weather impairing visibility, exhibit _______________lights in front and in rear. [A] two white marker [B] two red marker [C] red marker [D] two red & two white marker 36  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 268. The colour of marker lights on both sides of engine exclusively deployed for shunting purpose shall be B GR 4.14 [A] white [B] red [C] amber [D] red and yellow 269. The electric head light on the engine shall be fitted with a switch to dim the light and shall be dimmed D GR 4.14 [A] when the train remains stationary at a station; [B] when train is approaching another train in opposite direction on double or multiple track [C] on such other occasions as may be prescribed by special instructions. [D] all the above 270. In case of defective electric head light of locomotive running in a section provided with reflective type of C GR 4.14 engineering fixed signal during night or thick, foggy weather impairing visibility, on BG, the Loco Pilot shall work the train cautiously at a speed not exceeding. [A]40 kmph [B] severest temporary speed restriction imposed in the block section [C] „A‟ or „B‟ whichever is less [D] „A‟ or „B‟ whichever is more 271. _________ locos should not be turned out from home shed if the speedometers/recorders are in defective B GR 4.14 condition. [A]Goods [B] Coaching [C] Material trains [D] Special trains 272. In case of speedometer/recorder becoming defective during the run, the train should run at a A GR 4.14 speed_______. [A] prescribed by special instructions [B] 10 kmph [C] 40kmph [D] prescribed by approved special instructions 273. Side lights shall show towards engine in normal position B GR 4.15 A)red B)white C)green D)yellow 274. Side lights shall show towards rear in normal position A GR 4.15 A)red B)white C)green D)yellow 37  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 275. The trains for which Side lights may be dispensed with is D GR 4.15 A)EMU trains B)Goods trains C)Express trains D)Both A & B 276. In order to indicate to the staff that a train is complete, the last vehicle shall, be distinguished by affixing to C GR 4.16 the rear of it- by day [A] a tail board of approved design [B] red painted tail lamp of approved design which may be unlit [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ 277. In order to indicate to the staff that a train is complete, the last vehicle shall, be distinguished by affixing to B GR 4.16 the rear of it- by night, as well as in thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility during day, [A] Flashing amber light [B] flashing red light [C] steady Red light [D] Flashing white light 278. In emergencies only, and under special instructions in each case, a _________may be used in lieu of a tail D GR 4.16 board or an unlit tail lamp. [A] Green flag [B] white light [C] amber light [D] red flag 279. The Station Master shall see that the last vehicle of every train passing through his station is provided with C GR 4.17 ________________or such other device in accordance with the provisions [A] tail board [B] tail lamp [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ 280. If a train passes the station without such indication to show that it is complete, the Station Master shall- C GR 4.17 unless the station in advance has advised that the train is complete, neither consider [A] block section in rear as clear [B] nor close it. [C] Either „A‟ or „B‟ [D] Both „A‟ & „B‟ 281. Closing of block section in rear by the SM need not be withheld where _________is provided between A GR 4.17 block stations and complete _______________________is installed and functioning and there is clear indication of clearance of block section as well as complete arrival of the train. [A] BPAC, track circuiting of station section [B] LVCD, track circuiting [C]track circuiting, BPAC [D]Axle counters, circuiting of station section 38  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 282. No passenger train or mixed train shall be despatched from any station, unless every passenger carriage B GR 4.18 is provided with_____________ with the Guard or the Loco Pilot. [A] Telephone [B] Means of communication [C] contact [D] Phone No. 283. Each Guard and Loco Pilot shall have with him while on duty with his train, two pairs of ________as he is D GR 4.19 required to wear under medical advice. [A] watches [B] trolley bags [C] first aid boxes [D] spectacles 284. Guards shall posses as personal equipment while working a Passenger train C GR 4.19 [A] 6 Washers [B] Hammer cum screw driver [C] First aid box [D] Either „A‟or „ B‟ 285. If a Loco Pilot becomes _________while the engine is in motion, the Assistant Loco Pilot, if duly qualified, C GR 4.20 may work the train to the next station cautiously. [A] Sleepy [B] lethargic [C] incapacitated [D] tired 286. If a Loco Pilot becomes _____________ while the engine is in motion, where the Assistant Loco Pilot is A GR 4.20 not duly qualified, he shall bring the train to a stop and send a message to the Station Master of the nearest station for relief LP. [A] incapacitated [B] lethargic [C] Sleepy [D] tired 287. In case of__________, if the leading driving compartment becomes defective, the trains shall be driven D GR 4.21 cautiously from the nearest driving compartment which is serviceable; in this event, the Guard shall travel in the leading driving compartment [A] Goods trains [B] EMU/DEMU trains [C] Material trains [D] track machines 288. Whenever LP of EMU/DEMU trains is not driving from leading compartment, Guard shall travel in leading D GR 4.21 compartment and is responsible for [A] convey the necessary signals to the Loco Pilot [B] sound the horn or whistle as necessary [C] apply the brake in case of emergency [D] All the above 39  MCQ(GR only)-Raghuram/CIO/ZRTI/MLY 289. Whenever LP of EMU/DEMU trains is not driving from leading compartment, Guard shall travel in leading C GR 4.21 compartment and is responsible for ________________ correctly at signals, stations and obstructions. [A] following [B] conveying [C] stopping the train [D] All the above 290. No train shall be allowed to enter a block section, unless one or more __________or hand braked vehicles A GR 4.23 are attached to it, except in emergency or as provided for under special instructions. [A] brake-vans, [B] wagons [C] coaches [D] track machines 291. Provision of attaching ______ is not compulsory for rail cars, light en