SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

Headquarter office
Personnel Department
Bilaspur

No.P/HQ/SECR/NG/S&T/Q.Bank/ DT: 14.07.2008

To
The Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer.
South East Central Railway
BILASPUR

Sub: Publication of question bank for written examination conducted for

promotion.
Ref: CSTE/SECR’s Lt.No. i) SECR/S&T/684 Dt: 20.06.2008.
ii) SECR/S&T/POM/QB/700 Dt.
23.06.2008

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Please find enclosed here with the question bank for selection of JE-I (Sig) to
SE (Sig) and JE-I (Tele) to SE (Tele) in scale Rs.6500-10500 (RSRP) for further guide
lines.

This has the approval of competent authority.

Encl:- (Q. Bank of 23 pages ) ( I. Hembram )

Senior Personnel Officer
For Chief Personnel Officer
Copy forwarded for information & necessary action please.

1. CSE/SECR/BSP
2. CCE/SECR/BSP
3. DRM (S&T)/SECR/ BSP/ R/ NGP
4. DRM (P)/SECR/ BSP/ R/ NGP
5. SSTE(M/W)/SECR/BSP
For Chief Personnel Officer
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QUESTION BANK FOR JE-I(SIGNAL) TO SE(SIGNAL) EXAMINATION
(Subjective Questions)

Q1: With the help of a sketch, define station limits for “B” class stations equipped with
Two Aspect signalling on single line and double line sections.

Q2: What are the classifications of stations in Indian Railways?

Q3: What do you mean by “Read Back Technique” in Railway signalling? Please cite few
examples of this technique being used in your Railway.

Q4: What is the difference between “A” Marker and “A” Board in Railway signalling?

Q6: What do you mean by the “S” Marker and where it is being used in Railway
signalling?

Q5: What is the normal aspect of a signal in Automatic signalling territory?

Q6: What do you mean by Slip siding and Catch siding? Write down cases when Slip
siding and Catch siding are required to be provided in the Railway system.

Q7: In Indian Railways, what are the systems of train working adopted? Please also
mention the name of the most widely used system on Indian Railways.

Q8: Please prepare the locking table for Lever numbers 1, 3, 4, 6 & 7 of the following
diagram: -

Q9: What are the essential requirements of the Absolute Block System?

Q10: What are the standards of interlocking prescribed in Railway Signalling?

Q11: What are the different classes of LC gates? Please explain.

Q12: What do you mean by the term “Route Holding” in Railway signalling? Please
explain the various means to achieve the same.

Q13: What do you mean by “Loose” and “Tight” locking in Railway signalling? Please
explain with examples.

Q14: What do you mean by Ballast Resistance? What are the minimum permissible
values for the ballast resistance in the station yard and in the Block section?
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Q15: What do you mean by the staggering of adjacent track circuit rail polarities and why
is this required?

Q16: List the names of various types of traction bonds used in RE area using DC track
circuits.

Q17: Write down the adjustment of DC track circuit for failsafe and reliable working.

Q18: What do you mean by Fouling Protection of Track? Please explain.

Q19: What is Dead Section in track circuit area and how can it be eliminated?

Q20: What do you mean by cut section track circuit and/or fed over track circuits?

Q21: Can an AFTC be used in a track section with steel sleepers? Why?

Q22: What do you mean by “End Fed” and “Centre Fed” types of AFTCs along-with
corresponding maximum permissible lengths of track circuits?

Q23: What are the various types of Bonds being used in AFTCs?

Q24: Please list the names of the constituent parts of a Electrical Lever Lock and its
functioning.

Q25:: What do you mean by Indication Locking and Track Locking and on which levers
these are being used?

Q26: Explain the working of Snubbing Circuit in Point machine operation using 3-wire
control.

Q27: What is the concept of Cross protection in signalling circuits? Please explain.

Q28: Explain the working of 4-wire point detection circuit using circuit diagram.

Q29: What do you mean by super imposed detection of points? As per the latest
directives of Railway Board, is it suggested to use this arrangement?

Q30: Write down the general features of IRS Rotary Type point machines with 143 mm
stroke.

Q31: Explain the working of Point operation circuit using Siemens Point Contactor unit in
an electromechanical installation.

Q32: What do you mean by RHS and LHS turnouts? Can we use the same type of Point
machine (IRS Rotary type) for both the turnouts? Please explain.

Q33: Compare different types of conventional signal lamps.

Q34:: What are the different types of ECRs being used with conventional signal lamps?

Q35: What are Triple Pole lamps? Describe their merits over Double pole lamps.

Q36: What do you mean by H-Type, I-Type and L-Type signal transformers along-with
their uses?
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Q37: What is Aspect Control and Aspect Control circuits? Draw an aspect control circuit
for an inner distant signal in Double Distant signalling territory.

Q38: What is cascading of signal aspects? Explain with suitable circuit diagram.

Q39: What do you mean by Red Lamp Protection? Expalin with suitable diagrams.

Q40: What do you mean by Cutting in Arrangement in signalling circuits and reason for
its use?

Q41: What do you mean by “Direct Feeding”, “Local Feeding” and “Remote Feeding” of
signals? Explain.

Q42: Describe the advantages of LED signal Lamps over conventional signal lamps.

Q43: What are the various PVC signal cables used in Railway signalling in SECR? Are
they screened one or not?

Q44: What do you mean by cable meggering? Please explain.

Q45: What is Electric Signal Reverser? List different types of Electric Signal Reversers
being used over Indian Railways.

Q46: What do you mean by EKT? Describe the working of EKT.

Q47: What do you mean by TS, TSS, FP, SP & SSP? Please explain.

Q48: What are the effects of RE in signalling?

Q49: List the names of various types of Block Instruments being used in stations on
Single/Double line and RE/Non-RE area. What special feature is incorporated in the
block instruments meant for use in RE area?

Q50: What do you mean by maximum length of parallelism in Railway Signalling over
RE area? Explain.

Q51: Why the repeater relays of track Relays are made Slow To Pick-up and with what
time delay and why? Explain.

Q52: What are the reasons behind using various traction bonds in Track Circuits over
RE area?

Q53: What arrangements/changes are required to be carried out in the DC track circuits
being used in RE area w.r.t. Non-RE area?

Q54: What are the effects of RE in signalling circuits and how are they minimised?

Q55: List the various types of Route indicators used in Railway Signalling and which
type is being commonly used in Indian Railways?

Q56: What are the items which are being used to increase the length of a DC track
circuit in RE area? What are the maximum permissible length of track circuits in Single
and Double line section on RE area?

Q57: What are the maximum permissible distances for direct feeding of signals on
Single and Double line section in RE area?
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Q58: What are the various means of suppressing the value of induced voltages at the
source of 25 kV traction? Explain.

Q59: Draw a sketch showing the arrangement of power supply, neutral section feeding
post, sectioning & sub sectioning posts.

Q60: Draw and explain the State Transition diagram for the working of Axle Counter.

Q61: What are the different constituent parts of an axle counter?

Q62: What is Trolley Suppression Track circuit? Why is it necessary in Axle counter?

Q63: What are approach locking, back locking and dead approach locking in electrical
signalling? Explain with suitable examples using sketches.

Q64: What do you mean by Sectional route release in electrical signalling? Explain with
suitable example using sketches.

Q65: What is Crank Handle Interlocking in Railway signalling? Explain with suitable
example using sketch.

Q66: What is LC Gate Interlocking in Railway signalling? Explain with suitable examples
using sketches.

Q67: What is the working principle of 24V battery charger used in Railway signalling?
Explain with sketch.

Q68: What do you mean by Filters in electrical rectifier circuits? What is the difference
between the chargers being used in signalling and telecommunication applications?

Q69: What is IPS? Describe in detail. How many battery banks are used in IPS in
Railway signalling?

Q70: What is electrical transformer? Explain its working in detail.

Q71: Mention the major advantages of the SMPS over Thyristor controlled Power
supplies.

Q72: What is an Inverter and where is this being used in Railway Signalling?

Q73: Calculate the total load in a typical 4 line way side station with one siding line and a
common loop in a Double line section. Draw necessary sketches.

Q74: In a PI installation, which circuit ensures the “One Signal-One Train” feature?
Please mentioned the name of this circuit and explain with suitable example.

Q75: Explain the signal control circuit for a home signal with one route with suitable
sketch and circuits.

Q76: List the name of activities pertaining to signal department which require prior
sanction of CRS for their execution in the yards.

Q77: What is the validity period of CRS sanction? Explain the process for obtaining
CRS’s sanction.
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Q78: What do you mean by ground connections?

Q79: What is the role of Drawing Office in S&T department?

Q80 What are the equipments to be provided with a Trolley/Lorry/Motor Trolley?

Q81 What is IB signal? Why this signal is provided? Is it being provided on single line
section? Explain the working of an IB signal.

Q82 What is the procedure to pass an IBS signal at its ON aspect by the driver of any
train?

Q83: What is half notch? Why is this provided and in which equipment/instrument?

Q84 Draw the Block Clearance circuit for SGE Double line instrument using appropriate
circuits.

Q85 What are the principles of Lock and Block working? How these are achieved in
SGE Double Line Block Instrument?

Q86 In Siemens signal group relays, the GLSR relay is made slow to release. Why?
Please explain.

Q87 What are the items to be checked during scrutiny of Engineering Scale Plan?

Q88 What items will you check during inspection of a motor operated point?

Q89 What items will you check during inspection of SSDAC?

Q90 What item are being noted during day/night footplate?

Q91 What items are being noted during joint point and crossing inspection with SE/SSE (P-Way)?

Q92 Draw the ALSR CKT for signal number S- ?

Q93 How will you councell your staff to prevent short cut method?

Q94 Why Disconnection Memo should be issued before attending to maintenance of

certain signal gears & for which activities/works, it should it be issued?

Q95 (a) What is the propose of using the choke in single rail DC track circuits in RE
area?

Q95 (b) What is half notch? Why is this provided and in which equipment/instrument?

Q96 Draw the complete diagram of Single Rail DC track circuit in RE area including
value of cack component?

Q97 What parameters are being checked during inspection of Analog Axle Counter and
what are their standard values?

Q98 (a) What are the conditions for granting line clear in double line B class station on
MACLS territory?

Q98 (b) What are the conditions for granting line clear in single line B class station on
Two Aspect CLS territory?
99. Draw the dog chart of following: - 2X3W5R
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100. For the given yard draw the RCC for the following signals: -
– Down Home Signal (S-1), Shunt Signal (Sh- 26), Starter Signal (S-4) and Calling
On signal (Co-2).
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FOR SELECTION FROM JE/I/Tele to SE/Tele

MW

1. What is Radio Patch? Describe it with the help of a Suitable diagram to patch control
circuit, in case of need.
2. Explain phase lock loop system with suitable diagram.
3. How rainfall attenuation is measured in MW communication.
4. What are the advantages of digital MW communication in comparison with the analog
MW?
5. Write one method of finding the modulation index.
6. Discuss different methods for avoiding the fading in MW communication.
7. Discuss the salient features of DTL-MUX equipment.
8. Draw a block diagram of Transreceiver radio equipment of Digital radio MW.
9. What is the testing carried out before taking over the charge of digital MW system?
10. Draw the block diagram for Radio Equipment?
7D6 & 7D15
11. Explain the function of 7D6 & 7D15 Radio Equipment?
12. What is fading? What are the counter measures Railways adopt to present?
13. What is DTL MUX? Explain it with diagram?
14. What is the meaning of video in & video-out signal-in Radio equipment?
15. How many types of measuring instrument are used in MW circuit? Write short
notes on each?
16. Write the short notes to explain the following?
• Channel Modem Card.
• VFT card.
• Design & set up the MW Communication in between two MW station and two
telephone exchanges in Railways?

CONTROL

1. Draw a neat sketch of a six pin socket wiring practiced in RE area and indicates the
advantage in it.
2. Explain in detail DTMF Signaling and its advantages?
3. Why two tones are transmitted at a time in DTMF signaling? What are it’s advantages?
4. What are the types of traffic train control being used in Railways? Explain each of them?
5. What is total interruption of control? What is the work procedure at stations in such
situations?

RE & 6 Quad CABLE

1. What is meant by Loading in RE Cable?

2. What is meant by BON? Why and where it is used in RE Cable?
3. What is meant by Half Loading Section?
4. What is meant by Screening Factor in an underground telecommunications cable?
5. Write down types of Telecom Cable used in Railway for different communication system.
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6. Discuss benefits of replacement of O/H alignment by 6Q cable.

7. Write jointing procedure of 50 pair PIJF cable.

EXCHANGE

1. What is meant by Pulse Code modulation?

2. Give the working principle of Digital Exchange & its features.
3. Describe the properties of earthing used in Telecom with specific values used for
resistances, wire diameter, in each case.
4. Explain the working of SPC Exchange in brief with block diagram.
5. Describe PCM-TDM with appropriate diagram where it is used.
6. What are the functions of Line cards?
7. Explain Call processing in Electronic Exchange.
8. Write different types of tones with frequency and ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ time duration for each
case.
9. What is “hunt group”? Explain the requirement of hunt groups.
10. What is DID and DOD. Explain advantages of these.
11. Write down the maintenance & protection of electronics exchange? How it is better than
strongers?
12. Advantage of Digital Exchange over analog Exchange?
13. Write 10 of features of electronic exchange. Which you would like to have in your
exchange?
14. Draw the basic structure of ISDN Exchange? What are the advantages & procedure’s of
it’s working.
15. Explain the structure of 2mbps bit stream with frame & multiframe?
16. Explain Bit-interleaving and Byte-interleaving?
17. Write down procedure to augmentation of electronic exchange up to 5000 Lines along
with justification. Prepare the brief estimate also.
18. How we can add two exchanges with 2MB connectivity? What will be its
advantages.
19. Discuss and explain difference between IP exchange and SPC exchange.
20. Discussed feature of ISDN with block diagram?

OFC

1. Explain the function of an OLTE in Optic-Fiber-System?

2. What are the advantages of Optic fiber cable over the conventional cable system?
3. How STM is more useful in SDH system over PDH system.
4. How monomode fiber is advantageous for communication network rather than
multichrome.
5. How dispersion is reduced in graded index fiber.
6. Discuss the merits & demerits of SDH?
7. What may be the reasons of alarm in OFC communication system?
8. Discuss the difference between PDH & SDH system? Also advantages of SDH over PDH
system.
9. Explain different network Topologies & basic, requirement of topologies?
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10. Write down in what ways transmission & reception occurs in OFC. How OFC can
be optimum utilized in Indian Railways. How we can expand uses of OFC in
Commercial ways.
11. What are test conducted in OFC?
12. How we can patch from OFC to conventional cable?
13. What is RDSO specification of OFC Cable.
14. Detail the works of Railtel? How this body is advantageous for Railways.

RAILNET

1. What is LAN? What is the difference between internet & intranet, and which can be
categorized under LAN?
2. What do you meaning of LAN, WAN, MAN & VLAN?
3. What is the function of Router?
4. How networking in our Railway has been done? Discuss its benefits & procedures for
Internet Connectivity.
5. Discuss different network topologies? Give explanation diagram for each?
6. How to connect 10 nodes (PC) in network. Explain with diagrams, detailing equipments
needed.
7. Explain different network Topologies. Also explain requirement of individual topologies
with diagrams?
8. What is Router? What types of ports are available in Router?
9. Explain the functions of switch? Also detail the advantages of switch over HUB?
10. What is VPN? How it will be useful in a corporate network?
11. What is Layer 3 switch?
12. What is synchronous & asynchronous communication?
13. What is the use of NMS to monitor and control the problems in Railnet?
14. Detail the differences between OSI & ISO layer?
15. Differentiate between L-3 switch and Router?
16. Difference between Hub and switch with diagrams?
17. What do you mean by NMS?
18. What is the permissible length between switch to switch via CAT-5/6 cable?
19. What is TCP/IP and UDP?
20. Why OFC cable is used in LAN? What are it’s advantages?
21. Give details of AFRES, MMIS, and PRIME?
22. Why VLAN used? What are the advantages of VLAN configuration over the
normal configuration?
23. Give full form of SNMP. Detail its basics and why it is used?
24. What is the meaning of MAC ?
25. What is IP address? Also give details of four sections of it.
26. Explain OSI seven layer model?
27. What is synchronous and asynchronous communication?
28. What type of mail server is being used in our Railway?
29. What are the minimum number of ports in a Router?
30. What theory used in LAN, is it Multicast, Unicast or Broadcast?
31. What is RAS and what are it’s functions??
32. What is proxy server? Why Proxy server is being used in SEC Railway?
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33. What do you mean by MPLS? Where it is used?

34. For testing one Hop distance which command are used?
35. How many types of modem are used for network? Specify for permanent &
dialup types?
36. What do you mean about Firewall?
37. Why NetBIOS protocols are used?
38. In Railway which type of architecture are used for MIS?
39. List the differences between ROM & RAM?
40. What Operating and application software are used in client and server side in
Railways for MIS application?
41. What do you mean by UTP CAT5/6 cables?
42. What is Hop distance?
43. For route checking which command are used in command mode?
44. What do you mean about IDS, IPS in security?
45. Which technology used for wireless data communication between two PCs. or
Mobile to PC?
46. Bandwidth for STM-1 & E-2 steam?
47. MAC address is which Layer address in OSI Layer?
48. What are the terms indicated by subnet mask ?
49. Give an example of IP address, subnet mask and gateway of router with simple
example?
50. Draw a block diagram of SECR Railnet with all network devices and servers and
explain each network devices in brief. (Including R & NGP)
51. Give short notes on:
• VOIP
• URL
• NIC
• CSMA/CD
• Frame
• Packet

FOIS

1. How do we connect FOIS network between two stations. Explain with block
diagram.
2. What are the advantages we are getting from FOIS? Explain fourth point of public
& Railways.
3. Explain with block diagram the connectivity of FOIS between Divisions to HQ in SECR.

PASSENGER AMENETIES

1. Discuss how Touch & Feel system works in Railway. What are items included in it?
2. Discuss unification of PRS & UTS. What are the advantages of it?
3. Discuss how IVRS, video conferencing, Call Centre, Train Charting/Voice Recorder
works.
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4. Draw a block diagram of PRS at a way side station?

5. Write down the working principle of Coach Guidance System and Train
indication board?

Interaction with other public agencies

Give short notes on:

(i) SACFA
(ii) PTCC
(iii) WPC

Write short notes: -

a. Wave Guide
b. Space Diversity
c. Fade Margins
d. Frequency Diversity
e. Railnet
f. FOIS
g. OTDR
h. NTES
i. IVRS
j. DTMF Signaling
k. ISDN
l. LAN
m. WAN
n. FOIS
o. MODEM
p. LAN Extender
q. Router
r. Voice Data Logger
s. NMS
t. PRC
u. CCB Telephone
v. Q signaling
w. Jitter & Wander
x. PDH
y. SDH
z. Leased line
aa. BRI
bb. PRI
cc. TDM
dd. PCM
ee. CUG scheme

Objective type questions

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(i) Write full forms of the following

i. CEPT card
ii. ISDN
iii. SMPS
iv. MTBF
v. OTDR
vi. SCADA
vii. ACSR
viii. OLTE
ix. MODEM
x. NMS
xi. UTS
xii. PIJP
xiii. DTMF
xiv. BON
xv. GSM
xvi. CRIS
xvii. FOIS
xviii. SPC
xix. DTMS
xx. COIS
xxi. AMI
xxii. HDB-3
xxiii. TDM
xxiv. RMS
xxv. STM
xxvi. LAN
xxvii. WAN
xxviii. PCM
xxix. GRIM
xxx. CUG
xxxi. TDM
xxxii. NMS

(ii) Write True/False of the following:-

1. In OFC Cable Repeater, Index of Core is kept higher than clad. (For Total Internal
Reflection) (T/F)
2. OTDR can be used to measure the Splice loss also in OFC-(T/F)
3. Inmarset works via satellite and any access to Private Network is not required- (T/F)
4. In (PRS+UTS) unified system UTS counter can issue a Reserved Ticket- (T/F).
5. For Radio Patching working of CNL cuts. It is necessary to convert 4W.CKT into 2W
before patching.- (T/F).
6. With MLLN of CNL cuts, it is necessary to convert 4W CKT into 2W before patching-
(T/F).
7. In DTMF dialing always two different frequencies are transmitted (T/F).
8. 1 Watt is equal to 30 dbm. (T/F)
9. 672 MB are provided in STM-I (T/F)
10. OTDR is used in Digital MW. (T/F).
11. WAN can be provided in closed premises. (T/F).
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12. In TDM, the transmission of signal is on time sharing basis. (T/F)

13. In SPC Exchange, the switching network set up temporary connection between two are
more exchanges. (T/F)
14. LAN Extender can be used for WAN connectivity (T/F).
15. Specification of OFC Cable is IRSTC-55(T/F).

(iii) Fill in the blanks.

1. The duration of a multiframe is ………..

2. In a 30 channel system, the sampling time period is………….
3. In 30 cahnnel PCM system, a time slot duration is …………. microsecond.
4. STM 4 is having -----------2Mb
5. In data circuit, Data transfer limit in CAT-6 cable is ---------
6. Channel transmission capacity of STM-1 is --------------
7. Bit rate of 2Mb with --------------------- PPM tolerance.
8. Bit rate of 2nd order mux ----------------- Kbps ---------------- PPM tolerance.
9. Duration of frame -------------------
10. Duration of Time slot -------------------
11. What does EPABX stand for ----------------------------------
12. Analog Subscriber loop resistance ------------------------ Ohm.
13. Working voltage of electronic exchange ----------------- V ----------------- tolerance.
14. Ideal working Temperature of exchange ---------------------
15. Dial tone ------------------ Hz modulated with ----------------- Hz frequency.
16. Ring back tone ------------------ Hz modulated with ------------------ Hz frequency.
17. Busy tone ------------------- Hz modulated with --------------- Hz frequency.
18. Switch is a ------------------ device (Broadcasting/Unicasting).
19. Switch function on the principle of ------------------ (CSMA/CDMA).
20. Insertion loss of Telephone equipment in the case of: -
• Handset is on the -----/switch/Nil
• Handset is off the -----/switch/0.2db
• Press to -------“button pressed/3.0db
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QUESTION BANK FOR THE SELECTION OF JE-I(SIGNAL) TO

SE(SIGNAL)
(Objective/True-False and short Questions)

1 Operating Current of coil of indicator in DLBI is about:-

i) 40 – 50 mA ii) 95-100mA
iii) 17-25 mA iv) 37-42 mA

2 Rated current and coil resistance of a polarized relay is:-

i) 100 mA & 100 Ohm ii) 33 mA & 25 Ohm
iii) 25 mA & 77 Ohm iv) 125 mA & 77 Ohm

3 L-Type of transformers are used:-

i) Where Signals lamps are directly fed up to 605 Mtr.
ii) Where LED Signals lamps are used.
iii) Where Signals lamps are directly fed up to 240 Mtr
iv) Where Signals lamps are directly fed beyond 1000 Mtr

4 Rating of SL-35B triple pole lamps is :-

i) 12 V/24W,24W ii) 12V/24W,18W
iii) 24 V/24W,24W iv) 24V/12W,12W

5 The No. of front and back contacts in QTA2 relay is:-

i) 1F/1B ii) 2F/1B
iii) 1F/2B iv) 2F/2B

6 Minimum permissible TSR with concrete sleeper track

circuits in RE area is:-
i) 2.5Ω/KM ii) 0.6 Ω /KM
iii) 0.25Ω/KM iv) 0.5 Ω /K

7 QS3 DC neutral Relays are used in :-

i) All circuits of non RE section
ii) Only internal circuits of RE area
iii) In axle counter in place of self type relay
iv) Point machine controlling RE area

8 QJ1 DC neutral Relays are used in :-

i) All circuits of non RE section
ii) For timing control
iii) In axle counter in place of self type relay
iv) Point machine controlling RE area

9 Lamp proving relays are :-

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i) Current sensing DC line relays

ii) Voltage sensing DC line relays
iii) Current sensing DC track relays
iv) Voltage sensing DC track relays

10 Rated Voltage and Power of an AC LED signal is :-

i) 230V, 15W ii) 110V, 50W
iii) 110 V, 15W iv) 230V, 50W

11 In DLBI Commutator handle gets locked when it is turned :-

i) From Line Close to Line Clear
ii) From Line Clear to Line Closed
iii) From Line Closed to train on Line
iv) Line Clear to Train on Line

12 ALSR Relay is used for :-

i) Sequential route release ii) Sectional Route release
iii) Route Locking iv) Dead approach locking

13 EUYNR is: -
i) Emergency route cancellation relay
ii) Emergency group signal cancellation Relay
iii) Emergency route cancellation button relay
iv) 120 second time delay relay

14 Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) belongs to the

ministry
of:-
i) Railways ii) Civil Aviation
iii) Surface Transportation iv) Labour

15 Refresher course of signal supervisors is required once in:-

i) 3 Year s ii) 5 Years
iii) 4 Years iv) 6 Years

16 Number of aspects in the Inner Distant signal of an IBS

signal in Double Distant signalling territory is:-
i) 3 ii) 2
iii) 4 iv) Same as those of its Distant Signal

17 Longitudinal bonding is provided by:

i) Engineering Department
ii) Electrical department
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iii) S&T department

iv) Combined with ii &iii

18 Induced voltage in unscreened cable for double line is

i) 116 V/Km
ii) 95 V/Km
iii) 87.5 V/Km.
iv) 78.5V/Km
19 Maximum length of direct feeding for screened and
unscreened cables respectively is
i) 890 m and 980 m
ii) 345m and 543m
iii) 600m and 240m
iv) 640m and 200m

20 IRS type high thrust point machine can operate safely with
maximum contact test load of…..kg on the throw bar
i) 670
ii) 700
iii) 730
iv) 760

21 Stroke of IRS type point machine is

i) 143 mm
ii) 220 mm
iii) Both i and ii
iv) Stroke can be adjusted between 110 mm to 220 mm

22 No. of throw rod, detection rod and lock rod in IRS type
point machine are
i) 1, 2 and 2
ii) 2,1 and 2
iii) 2, 2 and 1
iv) 2,2 and 2

23 Study the following statement about testing of Glued Joints

A) In dry condition resistance of glued joint shall be less than 25
Mega ohm when meggering voltage of 100 V DC is applied
across the joint
B) In wet condition resistance of glued joint shall not be less than3
Kilo ohm when meggering voltage of 100 V DC is applied across
the joint.

Which of these statements are true?

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i) Both A & B
ii) Only A
iii) Only B
iv) None of A & B

24 Study the following statement

A) For track Circuits lengths up to 700 m, Maximum permissible rail
resistance is 2 Ohm/Km
B) For track Circuits lengths more 700 m, Maximum permissible rail
resistance is 0.5 Ohm/Km.
Which of these statements are true

i) Both A & B
ii) Only A
iii) Only B
iv) None of A & B

25 Study the following

A) Rail resistance = (Voltage Drop in Rails)/ Average track circuit
current
B) Ballast Resistance = (Average rail Voltage)/Leakage Current

Which of these statements are correct?

i) Both A & B
ii) Only A
iii) Only B
iv) None of A & B

26 Study the following statement

A) For safe working of track Circuits, without a shunt across the
track, track relay excitation shall not exceed 250% of its pick up
valve.
B) With normal feed source voltage and minimum permissible
ballast resistance of the track, Track relay voltage shall be less than
125 % of its pick up valve.
Which of these statements are true?
i) Both A & B
ii) Only A
iii) Only B
iv) None of A & B

27 Study the following statement

A) In DLBI block bell has separate line wire.
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B) In DLBI Top indicator needle of station in advance is connected

to bottom indicator needle of station sending train.
i) Both A & B are correct
ii) Only A is correct
iii) Only B is correct
iv) None of A & B are incorrect

28 Study the following statement

A) In DLBI, Commutator handle should locked first before the
“Train on line” indication appears on the indication when the handle
is turned from “Line Clear” to “Train on line” position.
B) If turning of Commutator is done quickly, a situation may arise
when TOL contacts are made but the Commutator is not locked in
TOL position.
i) Both A & B are correct and B is correct explanation of A.
ii) Both A & B are correct and B is not correct explanation of A
iii) Only A is correct.
iv) Only B is correct.

29 Study the following statement

A) A transverse Rail Bond is provided connecting all the non-
insulated rails.
B) This provides continuous return path to traction current.

i) Both A & B are correct and B is correct explanation of A.

ii) Both A & B are correct and B is not correct explanation of A
iii) Only A is correct.
iv) Only B is correct.

30 Study the following statement

Transverse Bond is provided by ……… department and identification
of non-insulated rail is done by……….department.
i) S&T, Electrical
ii) S&T, S&T
iii) Electrical, S&T
iv) Electrical, Electrical

31 Study the following statement

A) In double cutting arrangement, proving of control contacts is
done on either limb of HR coil.
B) This prevents false energisation of HR from multiple faults.
i) Both A & B are correct and B is correct explanation of A.
ii) Both A & B are correct and B is not correct explanation of A
iii) Only A is correct.
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iv) Only B is correct.

32 EI & PI are provided for stations having no. of routes….. and

…… respectively.
i) 0-25, 25-200
ii) 70-100, 20-35
iii) 50-200, 0-50
iv) 5-100, 100-200
33 Track crossings of signalling cables are done at a depth of
1meter below ……….
i) Ballast Level
ii) Top Level of Rail
iii) Bottom Level of Sleeper
iv) Bottom Level of Rail

34.M/s CEL is one of the manufacturers for:

a. Analog Axle Counters only
b. Integrated Power Supply
c. Electronic Interlocking Equipment
d. Both Analog and Digital Axle Counters

35.For Mechanical Signal Items, who does the inspection of

materials?
a. RDSO
b. RITES
c. Consignee
d. None of the above.

36.The “Outlying Siding” is referred to the siding for which:

a. The siding line takes off from running lines and the siding
is located out side of that station.
b. The siding line takes off from running lines and is located
in side of that station.
c. The siding line takes off from running lines and located
between block stations.
d. An additional line is provided for this purpose in any
station.

37.CRS’s sanction is not required for the following work in the

existing yard?
a. Replacing mechanical operation of a point with motor
operation
b. Inserting a turnout on passenger running line
c. Shifting of a signal from LHS to RHS.
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d. Opening of a new line for public

38.The following is wrong with respect to track repeater relay

(TPR)?
a. It has 12 Front /4 Back contacts
b. It is of QNA1 type
c. It has got AC immunity against induced voltages
d. It is an example of track relay

39.The power supply Track Circuits are taken through which of

the following components/modules of the IPS?
a. Rectifier
b. DC-DC converter
c. Inverter
d. Transformer

40.Choose the correct option for Digital Axle Counters

presently being used in SEC Railway
a. It has both “Preparatory” and “Hard” Resetting options
b. It doesn’t require trolley suppression track circuit
c. It can detect more than one section
d. It uses only Two conductors for establishing
communication between the pair of EJBs

41.Block Bell Equipment is used for

a. Converting AC line voltage coming from the Block
instrument at other end of station to required DC voltage
in local Block instrument
b. Converting high AC line voltage coming from the Block
instrument at other end of station to a required low AC
voltage in local Block instrument

c. Converting high DC line voltage coming from the Block

instrument at other end of station to a required low DC
voltage in local Block instrument
d. Converting DC line voltage coming from the Block
instrument at other end of station to required AC voltage
in local Block instrument

42.What is the approximate maximum distance for Direct

Feeding of conventional signal lamps on Double Line RE
area?
a. 180 meters
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b. 600 meters
c. 595 meters
d. 220 meters
43.Choose the correct answer from the following
a. The term “Block Forward” is concerned with the station
lying only in a Single Line section
b. The term “Block Back” is concerned with the station lying
only in a Single Line section
c. The term “Block Back” is concerned with the station lying
either in a Single Line section or a Double Line section
d. The term “Block Back” is concerned with the station lying
only in a Double Line section

44.The signal overlap for IBS signal is

a. 120 meters
b. 180 meters
c. 200 meters
d. 400 meters

45.The Outer and Warner signals in LQ signalling territory are

examples of
a. A permissive and stop signals respectively
b. A stop and permissive signals respectively
c. A subsidiary and main signals respectively
d. Both are subsidiary signals

46.What is the normal aspect of main signals in Automatic

Signalling territory?
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. Green
d. Double Yellow
47.As per the latest policy of Railway Board, Level Crossing
Gate can be interlocked if the TVU of the LC gate is
a. Up to 20,000
b. Below 25,000
c. Between 15,000 to 20,000
d. More than 25,000

48.Which is correct with respect to VCOR in signalling

installations?
a. This is a special type of relay used in Digital Axle Counter
b. This is a special type of relay used to control rectifier
output of an IPS
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c. This is a special type of relay used in Electronic

Interlocking
d. This is a special type of relay used in Siemens RRI

49.The working of an electrical transformer is based on

a. Mutual Inductance
b. Self Inductance
c. Hall Effect
d. Self Conductance

50 Circuit wiring in PI installations over SECR is being done

with
a. 0.6 mm tinned wire
b. 1.0 mm tinned wire
c. 16/0.2 multi strand copper wire
d. 1.5 Sq. mm copper wire

51 Fill in the blanks:-

i) For Roding, running under the track the minimum distance

between top of Roding and bottom of rail should be….
ii) Minimum length of the lock bar for a broad gauge is……..
iii) Lock bar should have minimum no. of Clips…….
iv) The colour of point lever is ……..
v) Resumption of normal working after overhauling can be done
by SSE / Signal if no. of lever are not more than ……..
vi) All gates within station limit are called …gates.
vii) A gate qualifies for interlocking if the TVU are more than……..
viii) Clearance between road surface and LC boom should be
between ……to…… Meter.
ix) Far boom locking to be effective it shall not be possible to lift
the boom by …..From close position.
x) Minimum of. …….. % of spare conductors are to be provided in
the main cable up to farthest point zone.
xi) Station section in a “C’ class station is from ……to ………
xii) Specification of self regulatory battery charger is S………
xiii) A concrete sleeper is used in track circuited area if it has a
minimum resistance of ….Ohms between insert to insert.
xiv) Minimum cross section of lead wire for track circuit should be
…….mm.
xv) Excitation level of a track relay will not be less than …….of
rated pick up voltage.
xvi) Plug in type of track relays has to replace after …….years.
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xvii) The overhauling period of DLBI is ……….years.

xviii) For obstruction test of a point test piece is kept at a ………
distance from the tow of
xix) Fuse of correct capacity should be of about ……time the rated
current in signaling circuit.
xx) The minimum implantation distance of a colour light signal
from the centre of the track should be ………..
xxi) The colour of shunt signal button on the panel is ………..
xxii) Route setting on the panel is indicated by…….
xxiii) UYR relay is used for ……….
xxiv) WCR relay is used for………….
xxv) ALSR is used for ……….
xxvi) The value of induced voltage in unscreened cable in double
line section is ……..ohm/Km.
xxvii) The AC immunity of a IRS point machine is…….Ohm.
xxviii)As per SEM the minimum visibility of a distance signal in
MACLS territory is……..
xxix) The Block Section Limit Board is located at minimum …..metre
from home signal.
xxx) Clamp type direct locks are desirable for speed above………
Km/Hour.

52. Write full form of :-

(i) SPAD
(ii) CCRS
(iii) RAMS
(iv) ECTS
(v) CTC
(vi) SSDAC
(vii) MSDAC
(viii) EKT
(ix) REB
(x) TLJB
(xi) MACLS
(xii) OLWR
(xiii) DMTR
(xiv) MTTR
(xv) MTBF

53. Write true or false:-

i) Insulated rail shall be kept clear of the ballast by 25mm.

ii) Only single rail track circuit can be provided in 25 KV Ac area.
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iii) Rail joint bonds are maintained by S&T department.

iv) Audio frequency track circuit does not require glued joints.
v) Diodo token less block instrument cannot be used in RE area.
vi) 3-Phase point machine is immune to induced voltage and can
be used to any length of parallelism.
vii) Direct feeding of AC LED signals is permitted up to 2 Kms.
viii) All external circuit requires cross protection arrangement.
ix) When SM key is out no operation can be done from the panel.
x) Calling- on signal button is of red colour with white dot.
xi) Implantation distance is painted in red colour on signal post if
distance is more than 2.36 metre.
xii) Shelf type line relays are overhauled on after every 15 year.
xiii) CRS approval is required for locating a signal on right side.
xiv) For solid rodding the minimum unsupported length is 1.8
metres.
xv) Green notice is issued by traffic department.
xvi) The type of turn out is specified in Interlocking plan.
xvii) Calling- on signal detects all the points in routes and overlap.
xviii) After two months of commissioniong responsibility of
maintaining Signalling gears in station lies on open line even
if station is not handed over to open line.
xix) Interlocking of a L. C. gates requires sanction of CRS.
xx) QSPA1 relay is used as repeater of TR.
xxi) Authority to proceed means authority to enter in block
section.
xxii) Station limit and station section means same thing.
xxiii) Class “D” stations are non interlocked.
xxiv) Double yellow aspect means caution.
xxv) A depended shunt signal has no ON aspect.
xxvi) In automatic signaling letter “A” in white on black circular disc
is provided.
xxvii) Absolute block system is most prevalent system of block
working.
xxviii)Driver can pass an Automatic signal in red without any
authority.
xxix) Caution board is provided at 400 metre away from speed
indicator board.
xxx) Grease/petroleum jelly can be provided on secondary battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
xxxi) The LED ECR used in ON aspect can also be used for route
aspect.
xxxii) SL-21 signal lamps have two filaments of equal rating.
xxxiii)The maximum length of track circuit in RE area using PSC
sleeper is 350 metres.
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xxxiv)Force drop arrangement is provided in EKT.

xxxv) Calling –on signal is of lunar white colour.