Railway Signalling – MCQ

1. Which signal gives permission to the train for leaving the platform

a) Semaphore Signal
b) Warner Signal
c) Starter signal
d) None of these

2. Which is the following component of a semaphore signals

a) Movable arm
b) Crank rod
c) Spectacle frame
d) All of these

3. Which signals are used in shunting operations for low-speed movement

a) Semaphore Signal
b) Warner Signal
c) Starter signal
d) Disc signal

4. Disc or ground signal is also known as

a) Starter signal
b) Shunting signal
c) Warner Signal
d) None of these

5. Which signals are provided when the sight of the main signal is not continuously visible due to the presence of tunnel, bridge, or other things?

a) Calling-on signals
b) Routing signals
c) Co-acting signals
d) None

6. When various signals are fixed on the same verticle post, they are known as the

a) Repeating system
b) Co-acting signals
c) Calling-on signals
d) Routing signals

7. In the whistle indicator, which colors are used for the background and for the letter?

a) Yellow, Red
b) Yellow, Blue
c) Yellow, Black
d) White, Black

8. In the railway, the yellow light indicates

a) Stop
b) Proceed
c) Proceed cautiously
d) Proceed at high speed

9. In the railway, the green light indicates

a) Stop
b) Proceed
c) Proceed cautiously
d) None

10. The railway whistle was invented by

a) George Stephenson
b) Richard Trevithick
c) William Robinson
d) Wilhelm Jakobs

Read More:

Railway Sleepers – MCQ

Railway Ballast – MCQ

Traffic Signs

Advantages and Disadvantages of Traffic Signals

9 Objectives of Railway Signalling

• Railway Engineering
• Railway Engineering - MCQ