Railway & Airport (Basic) MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
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This topic is part of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus. Master it through progressive practice — starting from basic recall at Level 1 and building up to GATE-level problems at Level 5.
Difficulty Levels
L1 · Foundation · 167 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 37 Qs
L3 · Application · 110 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 52 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 0 Qs
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Q1 · Level 1 · TE-RAP-1070
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operates under the guidance of two principal directive bodies. What are they called?
Q2 · Level 1 · TE-RAP-1122
The combined adjustment for altitude, temperature, and runway gradient applied to a runway length should not exceed what percentage?
Q3 · Level 1 · TE-RAP-1103
The switch angle is defined as the angular separation between:
Q4 · Level 2 · TE-RAP-1178
In aviation engineering, identify the correct statement among the following: 1. An airscrew generates thrust by converting engine power into rotational motion. 2. Aircraft powered directly by turbine engines are termed turbo-jets. 3. Propellers driven by turbine engines are technically referred to as turboprops. Choose the correct option.
Q5 · Level 2 · TE-RAP-1068
The Beaufort wind scale, which quantifies wind intensity, is typically divided into how many distinct numerical categories?
Q6 · Level 2 · TE-RAP-1138
In accordance with ICAO standards, what method is used to code the lengths of aerodrome runways?
Q7 · Level 3 · TE-RAP-1155
Given a runway of 1000 m length with specific elevations at 200 m intervals (0m: 100.0m, 200m: 99.2m, 400m: 101.0m, 600m: 101.8m, 800m: 101.4m, 1000m: 101.0m), calculate its effective gradient.
Q8 · Level 3 · TE-RAP-1044
For stable construction of earthworks supporting railway lines, what is the typical recommended ratio of horizontal to vertical displacement for the slopes?
Q9 · Level 3 · TE-RAP-1057
Considering an airport elevation of 100m and an actual site temperature of 20°C, determine the runway length, given a basic length of 600m.
Q10 · Level 3 · TE-RAP-1101
On a Broad Gauge railway line with a ruling gradient of 1 in 250, a 3° horizontal curve will have an effective gradient of:
Q11 · Level 3 · TE-RAP-1079
An locomotive exerts a force of 22 tonnes on each axle. With a friction coefficient of 0.2, what is the tractive effort generated by three pairs of driving wheels?
Q12 · Level 4 · TE-RAP-1009
For the purpose of track upkeep and assessment, how many track kilometers are considered equivalent to one turnout?
Q13 · Level 4 · TE-RAP-1019
Which category signifies the maximum runway length and pavement load-bearing capacity required for aircraft?
Q14 · Level 4 · TE-RAP-1077
Identify the accurate statement regarding aviation terminology:
Q15 · Level 4 · TE-RAP-1023
Cant deficiency arises when a train negotiates a curve at: