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SELECTION FOR THE POST OF GOODS GUARD IN LEVEL 5, PAY MATRIX UNDER 7TH
CPC AGAINST 15% LDCE QUOTA IN OPERATING DEPARTMENT OF CHENNAI
DIVISION

Date: 02.03.19 Duration: 3 hrs

Venue: RMHSS, Perambur, Chennai-1 1 Time: 10:00 his

INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should write their name, designation, office, roll number/staff number etc., ONLY in

the space provided in the fly leaf and not in any of the page in the answer books or additional

sh;

Any names/roll numbers if found in the answer books or additional sheets such papers will be

disqualified.

In the answers to the objective type questions, no correction of any type is permitted. in case

any correction is made, that answer shall not be evaluated at all for e.g., corrections made in

the objective type questions like (a) cutting (b) overwriting (c) erasing (d) scoring off a ticked

answer in multiple choice and ticking another answer and (e) modifying the answer in any way

will not be evaluated at all

Answers may be given in Hindi or Regional Language (Tamil orTelugu), if the candidate so

chooses

Answer any TWO (2 X 5 marks = 10 marks)

1 List down the essentials of Absolute Block System

2 Elaborate on the GDR check list for goods train
3 List down the Hindi exams for which lump sum award is given when passed through private
efforts.
4. List down the training facilities available for writing Hindi examination conducted by

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Department of Hindi language, Ministry of Home Affairs?

Definitions (2 X 2 marks = 4 marks)

Definition of Guard
Definition of Multiple-aspect signalling

Ill. Descriptive questions (Total 41 marks- marks mentioned besides question)

Elaborate on the duties of loco pilot and Guard when an automatic stop signal on double
line is to be passed at 'ON'— (10 marks)
List down the Brake van equipments and explain the procedure to be followed for
loading/unloading of brake van equipment (coaching trains). -( 7 marks)
 Elaborate on the role of various railway staff on prevention of flat tyre and during
detection of flat tyre —(10 marks)
Give a detailed answer on the precautions to be taken by various railway servants with
respect to Damaged or Defective vehicles - (10 marks)
Elaborate on the rules to be adhered to by railway servants with reference to consumption
of alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic, stimulant drug or preparation - (4 marks)

IV. Fill in the blanks (20 X 1 mark = 20 marks)

When a train is within station limits, the guard shall be under the orders of the

In the case of any self-propelled vehicle, such as motor coach without a tr4; an

unaccompanied by the Guard, the duties of guard shall devolve on the

The Speed of trains over non-interlocked facing points shall not exceed an hour in

any circumstances

When a train comes to stand at station, the guard shall see that, wherever possible, the last

vehicle of his train has cleared the of all points and crossings

Slip siding protects -

Catch siding protects

Caution order (when caution exists) to be issued in Form

Determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods shall be determined

by the Railway

The form for "Block ticket to proceed without line clear" is

Rules for conveyance of explosives and other dangerous goods are laid down in the l.R.C.A.

short whistles by foco pilot indicates that the rear of train to be protected

Guard shall appear on duty minutes before the booked departure of the trains

In emergency only and under special instructions in each case, a may be used in

lieu of tail board or an unlit tail lamp

No train shall be allowed to leave a station with a red flag or an unlit red painted tail lamp by

day in lieu of Tail board unless specially authorized by the

Each Guard and Loco Pilot shall have with him while on duty with his train _____pair of such

spectacles as he is required to wear under medical advice.

A guard shall be deemed to be not acquainted with any portion of the railway if a period of

over_______ months has elapsed since he had last worked over that portion.

During accident, the target time for turning out the break down special during 6 to 18 hours

Is

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 During accident, the target time for turning out the break down special during 18 to 6 hours

is

During accident ,the target time of turning out the Medical relief van from single exit siding

is _ unless specified otherwise

Form to be filled in by the guard and the driver in the case of persons falling out of trains

Is

V. Yes or No (5 X 1 mark = 5 marks)

D"ringfoggyweather night signals can be used by day—Yes/No

',o short whistles by loco pilot indicates "Call for guard's signal" - Yes/No
Three short whistles by loco pilot indicates "Call for guard to come to engine" - Yes/No
Continuous whistle by loco pilot indicates approaching tunnel - Yes/No
One long whistle by loco pilot indicates passing automatic stop signal at 'ON' - Yes/No

VI. Match the Following (20 X 1 mark = 20 marks)

Station section - SHUNTING PERMIT INDiCATOR

Intermediate Block Post - 59

WLLRM - LSS

Approved special instructions - RECEPTION ROAD

Special instructions - NON SIGNALLED LINE AUTHORITY

The appearance of Signal - DISABLED BV COACH

Colour light area Distant signal - C CLASS STATION

Route indicator signal on Home - GENERATOR CAR

Advanced starter signal - SIGNAL POST TELEPHONE

Automatic stop signal - AC THREE TIER SLEEPER

1/511 - B CLASS STATION

ACCW - CRS

ACCN - ACTWO TIER SLEEPER

SLRD - CONTAINER

BOXN - BRAKE POWER CERTIFICATE

BLC - BOGIE COVERED WAGON(AIR)

SPI - PCOM

SPT - P MARKER PLATE

BPC - A MARKER PLATE

BCN ASPECT

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SELECTION FOR THE POST OF GOODS GUARD IN LEVEL 5, PAY MATRIX 7
AGAINST 60% PQ IN OPERATING DEPARTMENT OF CHENNAI DIVISION

Date of Examination: 25/02/2020 Venue: Railkalyanamandapam, Perambur

Time: 10,00 hrs. Duration: 120 minutes

"Instructions to the Candidates"

01 Check that the Question Paper contains 100 questions and if any unprinted / torn page
is found, get it replaced.
02 There will be 100 questions with four multiple choice answers. Each question carries
equal mark.
03 Candidates are required to fill only items No.1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 in the OMR sheet.
04 The Answer Sheet contains duplicate copy and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE
OR DISPLACE THE DUPLICATE COPY WHILE ANSWERING.
The shading / darkening done on the original OMR sheet will automatically appear on
the Carbon Copy and hence no separate shading / darkening requires on the carbon
- VK copy.
05 Use only Blue / Black Ball Point Pen for writing I shading / darkening on the OMR sheet.
Gel Pens / Pencils are not allowed.
06 Please enter your TEN DIGIT ROLL NUMBER in the Box provided in the Answer
Sheet and darken the corresponding circle.
07 Write your Name in CAPITAL LETTER.
Fill the Date of Examination (25/0212020) and Name of the Centre. (RKMIPER).
PUT YOUR SIGNATURE IN THE ANSWER SHEET against Item No. 11 "Candidates
Signature".
08 Answers to Questions 1 to 100 are given in the multiple choice as 1,2,3,4. Choose only
one correct answer to each question from the multiple choice give (1,2,3,4) and darken
shade the appropriate circle fully. Changes are not permitted once answered.

Correct Method
0000 Wrong Method
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09 THERE IS NEGATIVE MARKING and 1/3rd of the allotted marks will be deducted for
every- wrong answer.
10 Corrections of any type on the OMR Sheet (eg. Overwriting, Erasing, Modifying,
Multiple shading WILL NOT BE EVALUATED. No mark will be given for any type of
corrections in shading the answers on the OMR sheet.
11 Please handover the answer sheet along with its duplicate copy to the invigilator before
leaving the examination hall. No answer sheet copy should be carried by the candidate.
12 Candidates are not allowed to keep mobile phones / electronic gadgets or any other
documents / papers with them in the Examination Hall.
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ii Candidates are allowed to take the Question Paper with them after the examination.
14 Question No 81 to 90 have two questions. Candidates can attempt any one of the
two questions.

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 I HnXAI many warlons does a stand-rA BTPKI -L,- --n,;C 4- G of?
1) 50 + BV 2) 50 + 2 BV 3) 49 + 2 BV 4) 52 + BV

2.1n Multiple Signalling Aspect area, the first Reception Stop signal is
1) Distant 2) Home 3) Starter 4) None of these

3.Maximum Permissible speed of Goods trains on BG shall not exceed

75 Kmph 2) 100 Kmph 3)50 Kmph 4) 40 Kmph

4.Calling ON signal is identified by_

1)"G" Marker 2) "P" Marker 3) "C" Marker 4) "A" Marker

5.The speed of Shunting Engine shall not exceed kmph.

1)5 2)15 3)10 4)6

6.BPC means
1 A Brake Power Certificate
Block Competency Certificate
Block Test Certificate
None of these

7.What is the colour of a Feed pipe in Train? -

1)White 2)Green 3) Red 4) None of these

Authority shall be issued during Starter signal failure

1)T/369 (3b) 2) T/370 + PHS 3) T/369 (3B) + PHS 4) T/369 (1) + PHS

Semi-Automatic signal means

1) Manually operated 2) Automatic 3) Both 4) None of these

Permanent speed restrictions are notified through

1) PTT 2)GRS 3) SWR 4)WTT

1 1.What should not be done after a teain trails through a point?

1) Stopping the Train 2) Backing the Train 3) Moving ahead 4) None of these

12.8rake Power Continuity test is conducted by _ &

1) TXR & SSE 2)LP & ALP 3) LP & Guard 4) SM & LP

13). What is the pressure to be mainta.ined in Brake Pipe?

1) 4 Kg. / cm2 2) 5 Kg. / cm2 3) 3 Kg. / cm2 4) 6 Kg./ cm2

40- 14). Who is in charge of a train?

1)Station Master 2) Loco Pilot 3) Section Controller 4) Guard

15). Complete arrival of a train at a station means

Passing Home Signal
Passing starter
Arriving at the platform
Clearing the fouling Mark

16). The Maximum Permissible Speed of a section is notified in

1) SWR 2) G& SR 3) I-SR 4)WTT

17)The letter'W' in a WAP7 locomotive indicates

1)Broad guage 2) Metre guage 3) Narrow gauge 4) None of the above
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I Y — Ila~, a signal in Autor-
1 latiC, block sCA-Ition.
1) 2 KM 2)1 KM 3) 0.5 KM 4) 1.5 KM

19) BPC of a train is issued by

1)Guard 2) Station Master 3) SSE/C&W 4) Loco Pilot

20)CBC means
1)Centre Buffer coupling 2) IR coupling 3) Centre Ball Bearing 4) None of these

21)WGACCN is
1)Sleeper coach 2) AC 3 tier coach 3) Chair car 4) AC 2 tier coach

22)BOXN wagon is a
1)Tank wagon 2) Open wagon 3) Covered wagon 4) Container wagon

23) _ signal has no green indication.

1)Loop line starter 2) Distant 3) Permissive 4) Advance starter/LSS

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Southern Railway has _ divisions
1)5 2)7 3)4 4)6

WAG7 is a Loco
1) Coaching 2) Shunting 3) Goods 4) None

Intermediate Block Signal Post is available in

1)Automatic Block System 2) Absolute Block System 3) Both 4) None

Maximum Speed of a M/E Train in Chennai division is

1)105 kmph 2)100kmph 3)115kmph 4)110kmph

Vehicle Guidance of a train consists of details.

1)Passenger 2) Parcel 3)Luggage 4) Train Composition

29)Taking off which of the following signals is an authority to proceed into the block
section
1)Starter 2) Home 3) Advanced Starter 4) None

30) A passenger carrying train cannot be started from a station before departure
timings
1) WTT 2) PTT 3) Both 4) None
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31)ln double line section the authority for shunting beyond LSS is -40%,
1) T/806 2) Shunt key or PN 3) T/806 + LSS (shunt key) 4) None

Which one of the following wagons is used to carry containers?

1) BTPN 2) BCN 3) BOXN 4) BFKN

ODC means
Over Deployed Consignment
Over Designed Consignment
Over Dimensioned Consignment
None
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34)CC rake BPC i-Q Valid for
12+3 days originating 100%, Enroute 75%
12+3 days originating 90%, Enroute 70%
12+3 days originating 95%, Enroute 75%
6000 km/30 days, 7500 km/35 days

35) Hammering Sound from a moving train indicates

1) Hot Axle 2) Flat Tyre 3) Rail Crack 4) Weld Failure

36)Automobile loading in Chennai Division takes place at

1)JTJ 2) KPD 3) AIP 4) MLPM

37)CTR is prepared by
1)LP 2) Guard 3) Station Master 4) Controller

38)Which one of the following stations is a zonal interchange point of Southern railway?
1)KPD 2) AJJ 3) CGL 4) MAS

Maximum speed at which LHB coaches can run is IRS coaches

1)< 2)> 3) = 4) None

Which one of the Locos has the highest Horse Power?

1)WAP1 2) WAP4 3)WAP7 4)WAG7

Answer the following Questions

41)20 + 20 ~ 5 + 7 x 9 is equal to
1)15 2)87 3)18 4)23

42)Find the Value of 'Y' if x + 990 = 1000

1) 12 2)14 3)10 4)8

The average of first 50 natural numbers is

1)25.30 2)25.5 3)25.00 4)12.25

All Natural numbers and 0 are called numbers.

1) whole 2)prime 3)integer 4) rational

45) A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its digits is divisible by

1) 1 2)2 3)3 4)5

44~ Simplify: 3 + 6 x (5 + 4)/ 3 — 7

1) /11 2)16 3) 14 4)15

47)lf the average of three persons age is 10 years then find the sum of their age.
1)18 2)21 3)24 4)30

48)lf the speed of a car is 60 km/hr then the distance covered in 100 minutes is
1)100 km 2)65 km 3) 70 km 4)75 km

49)If x + y = 10 and x-y = 6 then value of y is?

1)3 2)4 3)1 4)2

50)5% of 250=?
1)25 . 2)13.5 3)14.5 4)12.5
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1)26 2)28 3)29 4)27

52)Find the next number in the series4, 8, 16, 32, —

1)48 2)64 3)40 4)46

53) Find the first number in the series _, 19, 23, 29, 31,
1)12 2)15 3)16 4)17

54)Find the H.C.F of 108, 360 and 600

1)12 2)13 3)14 4)15
55)The H.C. F of two numbers is 7 and their L.C.M is 210. If one of the numbers is 35, find
the other.
1)32 2)42 3)52 4)62

56)A can do a bit of work in 8 days, and B can do the same in 10 days. In how many days
both will complete the work together?
1)42/9 2)41/9 3)40/9 4)44/9

A man bought biscuits at the rate three for one rupee. How many for a rupee should he
sell to make a profit of 50%.
1) 1 2)2 3)1.5 4)3

A 75m long train is running at 54 km/hr. In how much time will it cross an electric pole?
1) 25 sec 2) 20 sec 3)15 sec 4) 5sec

59)lf a:b=2:3 and b:c=5:7, then what is a:c.?

1) 10:21 2) 21:10 3) 10:11 4)11:10

60)43986 x 625=?
1) 27491450 2) 27491350 3)27491250 4)27491750

General English

Choose the correct prepositions for the following:

61)ls your brother ...................... home?

1) in 2) at 3) on 4) of

62)There is no unity ..................... the leaders.

1) among 2) between 3) within 4) in 0
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63) The village is five miles ..................... the highway.
1) off 2) across 3) of 4) above

64)He discussed the problem ............. - ....... his parents.

1) with 2) to 3) for 4) along

65)Can you finish the work tomorrow?

1) to 2) in 3) within 4) by

Fill in the correct verb form:

66) As soon as she saw me, she towards me.

1)rushed 2) was rushing 3)rushes 4) is rushing
 67)Thp initjrpd tn thp hospitql
1) took 2) were taken 3) have taken 4) are taking

68) She seem to be interested in the offer.

1) is not 2) do not 3) does not 4) has not

69)Heat bodies.
1)expanded 2)expands 3) is expanding 4)none

70)l am not worried about the exam. I enough to pass.

1) learn 2) learnt 3) have learnt 4) had learnt

Identify the correct synonym for the following:

71)Cheap
1)Poor 2) Costly 3) Pricey 4) Inexpensive
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72) Simple
W 1.Easy 2)Fast 3) Nice 4) Heavy

73) Nervous
1) Short 2) Direct 3) Anxious 4) Crazy

74)Total
1) Addition 2)Sum 3) Some 4.None

Value
1) Good 2) Price 3) Worth 4) Number

Complete the following sentences with the correct word:

They are . They want to run away and hide.

1)sad 2) scared 3) sleepy 4) hot

A fly is a type of _.
1) Bird 2) Fish 3) Reptile 4) Insect

A Sweater is a piece of
1)Meat 2)Paper 3)Trash 4) Clothing

79)A fork is used to

1~cook 2)see 3) laugh 4) eat

80)l try to other people.

1) help 2) make 3) sleep 4) act

General Knowledge:
81)The Corona Virus outbreak is first reported in
1)Japan 2) Malaysia 3) Philippines 4) China
Or
When was the Official Languages Act 1963 passed?
1) 10.06.1963 2) 10.07.1963 3) 10.8.1963 4) 10.05.1963
82~I ,A. am Arir";
"I I if . Dnr4w
"I L Y won the recent
11, assembly J,elections in,

1) Maharashtra 2) Jharkhand 3) Punjab 4) Delhi

Or
In which year the Official Language Act was amended?
1)1964 2)1965 3)1966 4)1967

83)Chennai City receives maximum rainfall in October and November months due to
1) South West Monsoon 2) North East Monsoon 3) Cyclones 4) None
Or
How many articles are there in Part XVII of the Constitution?
1)10 2)9 3)8 4)7

Earth rotates on its axis from ?

1) East to West 2) North to South 3) West to East 4) South to North
Or
When is'Hindi Day'celebrated every year?
1) 11 th September 2) 13t~' September 3) 14'h September 4) 15th September

Seasons are caused by V

1) Earth's Rotation 2) Earth's Revolution 3) Sun's Rotation 4) None
Or
What are the three regions classified under Official Language Rules?
1) B, C, D 2) A,B,C 3) D,E,F 4) E,F,G

86)Most of the plants are green in colour because of

1) Chloropyll Pigment 2) Soil 3) Water 4) Air
Or
Who is the Chairman of Central Hindi Committee?
1) Prime Minister 2) President 3) Home Minister 4) Chief Justice of India

87)The main source of Water pollution is

1) Air pollutants 2) Rain water 3) Well water 4) Sewage Water
Or
How many members are there in the Parliamentary --'ommittee on Official Language ?
1)27 2)28 3)29 4)30

Which of the following gases has the highest concentration in Earth'sAtmosphere?

1) Oxygen 2) Nitrogen 3) Hydrogen 4) Carbon Dioxide
Or
Who prepares the Annual Programme.on Official Language?
1) PMO 2) Ministry of Home Affairs 3) Cabinet 4) Supreme Court

A Ball point pen functions on which of the following principle? Aft

1) Capillary Action 2) Gravitational Force 3)Surface Tension 4) Viscosity
Or
How many Hindi courses are prescribed for Central Govt. employees?
1) 1 2)2 3)3 4)4

Theory of Evolution is formulated by?

1) Isaac Newton 2) Albert Einstein 3) Erasmus Darwin 4) Charles Darwin
Or
How many Lok Sabha Members are there in the Committee of Parliament on Official
Language?
1)10 2)15 3)25 4)20

91)Who is competent to prescribe conditions as for acquiring Indian Citizenship?

1) Parliament 2) President 3) Prime Minister 4) Supreme Court
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92)lndia is a
1)Presidential Democracy 2) Parliamentary Democracy 3) Monarchy 4) All

93)Which of the following is a major Textile production hub?

1) Madurai 2) Chennai 3) Tiruppur 4) Salem

94)Auroville is located near?

1) Bengaluru 2) Mysore 3) Coimbattore 4) Pondicherry

95)The National Sport of India is

1) Hockey 2) Cricket 3) Kabbadi 4) Volleyball

96) Kanchipuram is famous for

1) Cotton textiles 2) Pottery 3) Silk Sarees 4) Brass Utensils

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1) Aurangazeb 2) Dara Sikoh 3) Jahangir 4) Shahjahan

98)The City with two Zonal railway Headauarters is

1) Chennai 2) Mumbai 3) Bengaluru 4) Delhi

Sriharikota is known for

1) Space Research 2) Automobile Industry 3) Ocean Research 4) None

P.V. Sindhu is associated with sport.

1) Cricket 2) Volleyball 3) Badminton 4) Table Tennis