West Central Railway
Engineering Department
Selection for the post of ADENs Gr. B ( 30%
LDCE Quota ))
Paper – I –
General Professional subject ( Civil
Engineering ), General Knowledge & Rajbhasha
Time :- 3 hours
Max. Marks : 150
Date :- 25 – 04 – 2010
Important Instructions :-
1.
Your name, roll number or
any other mark of identification must not be written in the answer paper.
2.
Answers should be brief
and contents of questions need not be repeated.
3.
Questions No. 8 should be
answered in Rajbhasha only. All other questions may be answered in Hindi or
English.
4.
Max. marks are indicated
against each question.
5.
Answer any five questions
from Part – I and two question from Part II.
6.
In case of any difference
in English & Hindi versions, contents of English version will be treated as
correct.
Part – I General Professional subject ( Civil
Engineering ) - 100 marks.
Q. 1 – What are the different errors in theodolite work ? List out &
explain each one in brief. Also give the methodology followed to eliminate
them. 20 marks.
Q. 2 – ( a ) Draw bending
moment & shear force diagram for the following cantilever using dimensions
& load as indicated.
12 marks.
( b ) Show by a
rough sketch the type of reinforcement required for this Cantilever. No
calculations or size of reinforcement is required. 8
marks.
Q. 3 – Write short notes on any five
-
5 x 4 = 20
i. Bulking
of Sand.
ii. Water
hammer in pipelines.
iii. Water
cement Ratio in concrete & its effect on properties of concrete.
iv. Design of
concrete mix.
v. Quick
sand effect.
vi. Closed
traverse & closing error correction.
vii. Yield of
a well.
viii.
Raft foundation.
Q. 4 – ( a ) What are
the consideration in the selection of type of foundation for a bridge? What
type of foundation will you recommend for foundation of piers of an important
bridge across a major river? Bridge is situated in an area with alluvial
deposit of coarse sand upto very deep levels? Give reasons for your
recommendations. 8 marks.
( b ) Write
short notes on any three of the following - 3 x 4 = 12 marks.
i. Design
Discharge for a bridge.
ii. Economic
span of a bridge.
iii. Afflux in
a river.
iv. PTFE pot
bearings.
Q. 5 – ( a ) Design a
septic tank with a soak pit for a divisional training school hostel with an
average of 120 trainees. Hostel is provided with assured water supply.
Design
to consider water supply at the rate of 150 liters per person and detention
period of 24 hours. Assume other data as required clearly indicating the data
assumed.
15 marks.
( b ) Draw a neat
diagram of the septic tank showing both Plan & Sectional Elevation bringing
out the main features of the septic tank. 5 marks.
Q. 6. – ( a )
Briefly explain the difference between compaction & Consolidation of soil. What
is the effect of compaction on soil properties.
5 marks.
( b ) What do
you understanding by end Bearing Pile & Friction Pile? A structure is to be
constructed on pile foundation. Piles will be constructed entirely in clay.
Whether piles will be designed as friction pile or End Bearing pile? 5 marks.
( c ) A 6.5 m retaining wall has a smooth vertical
back. The cohesion less backfill is upto the top of the wall. The material has
an angle of repose of 300. The density of backfill material is 1.9 t
/ m3 . There is a surcharge load of 2.5 t / m2 over the backfill.
Determine the magnitude & point of application of the active earth
pressure. 10 marks.
Q. 7. – ( a ) List out various basic requisites
for ensuring leak proof of a building explaining each of them in brief with
sketches. 10 marks.
( b ) What are
the various processes involved in purification of water drawn from intake well
on a river so as to make it potable ( Mention only the name of each process and
what it achieves. Be brief.). 5 marks.
( c ) What do
you understand by self cleansing velocity of flow in drains & sewers?
5 marks.
Section – II ( Rajbhasha & General Knowledge ) - 50 marks
Q. 8. – ( a ) Explain
the salient features of the Official Language Act with reference to use of
Hindi ( Raj Bhasha ) in day to day working in Railways. 10 marks.
( b ) What is
the relevance of section 3 ( 3 ) of official language act? Which documents are
covered under it ? 5 marks.
( c ) Indicate
full Hindi version of the following - 5 x 2 = 10
marks.
( i )
GM ( ii ) SDGM ( iii ) DRM ( iv ) DEN ( v ) ADEN
Q. 9. – ( a ) Are the
following true or false.
5 x 1 = 5 marks.
i. 1st
double century in a one day international ( Cricket ) was scored by Sayed
Anwer.
ii. Integral
Coach Factory ( ICF ) is situated at Perambur ( Chennai ).
iii. 26 / 11
is referred to a happening which took place in new York
iv. India
v. Warm air
can hold more moisture than cold air.
( b ) Name the Unit of measurement of following. 5 x 2 = 10 marks.
i. Heat.
ii. Electric
Current.
iii. Speed of
Aircraft.
iv. Resistance
of a conductor.
v. Energy.
( c )
Following landmarks are situated in which cities. 5 x 2 = 10 marks.
i. Char
Minar.
ii. Gateway
of India
iii. Taj
Mahal.
iv. Bibi ka
Makbara.
v. Meenakshi Temple
Q. 10. – ( a ) Write the full form of the
following.
5 x 1 = 5 marks.
i. DGCA
ii. ONGC
iii. UNESCO
iv. VAT
v. CBDT
( b ) ( I ) Who was the
first lady Prime Minister in the world 5 x 2 = 10 marks.
( of any country ) ?
( ii ) Which is the
farthest planet in our solar system ?
( iii ) What is the
capital of Sikkim
( iv ) In which year Quit
India movement was launched ?
( v ) Which is
the longest river in the world?
( c )
Following Trains run between which stations. 5 x 1 = 5
marks.
i. Sampoorna
Kranti Exp.
ii. Coromandal
Express.
iii. Azad Hind
Express.
iv. Black
Diamond Express.
v. Jhelum Express.
( d ) What is
the Capital of -
5 x 1 = 5 marks.
i. Cambodia
ii. Tanzania
iii. Sweden
iv. South Africa
v. Brazil
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West Central Railway
Engineering Department
Selection for the post of ADENs Gr. B ( 30%
LDCE Quota ))
Paper – II – Professional subjects , Finance
& Establishment.
Time :- 3 hours
Max. Marks : 150
Date :- 25 – 04 – 2010
Important Notice :
1) Your name, roll number or any other mark of identification must
not be written in the answer paper.
2)
Answers should be brief
and contents of questions need not be repeated.
3)
All Questions may be answered in Hindi or English.
4)
Max. marks are indicated
against each question.
5)
Answer any five question
from Part – I and one question each from Part – II & Part III.
6) In case of any difference in Hindi and English versions, contents of English version
will be treated as correct.
Part – I ( Professional Subjects ) - Marks
:- 100
Q. 1- ( a ) For BG track
give schedule of dimensions ( schedule – I ) for 5 x 2 = 10 marks.
the following :-
i. Minimum horizontal distance from center of track to any structure
except a platform from 305 mm above rail level ( RL ) to 4420 mm above RL ( For
existing works ) .
ii. Maximum check rail clearance at Level crossing.
iii. Maximum clearance of check rail for a curve.
iv. Minimum height above RL for distance of 1600 mm on either side of
the center of track for light overhead structures such as foot over bridge
where 25 KV AC traction is likely to be used.
Q. 2. - Write short notes on –
4 x 5 = 15 marks.
i. Standard measurement registers for building.
ii. Assessed rent of Quarters.
iii. On Account Bills & Final Bill.
iv. Classification of Railway Stations as per earning consideration.
v. Adarsh Stations.
vi. Final location Survey.
vii. Abstract Estimate & Detailed Estimate.
viii. Danger Level & High Flood Level on important bridges.
Q. 3. – You are ADEN
Q. 4. – ( a ) An existing
minor bridge is to be rebuilt under traffic by insertion of a restricted height
( RH ) girder on a single line section. Any single traffic block can not exceed
3½ hrs due
to the traffic pattern in the section. Explain in detail your planning for
insertion of the RH girder, clearly bringing out all the activities to be done
before & during block. For construction of new bridge with requisite
working space, drawing envisages a lift in rail level of 0.5 m at the bridge
location after insertion of RH girder.
12 marks.
( b ) Write
short notes on any two of the following
- 2 x 4 = 08 marks.
i. Loss of camber in steel triangulated ( open web ) girders.
ii. Painting of bridge girders in areas with service corrosion and non
severe corrosion.
iii. Oiling & Greasing of girder bearings.
iv. Testing of rivets in a riveted girder..
Q. 5. - Write short notes on any five of the following - 5 x 4 = 20
marks.
i. Special precautions to be taken for track maintenance in
electrified section.
ii. Robotic method of reconditioning of Cast Manganese Crossings.
iii. Salient features of need based scheme of USFD testing.
iv. Precautions to be observed in handling of 90 UTS rails.
v. Procedure for blocking of line for Engineering works and site
protections.
vi. Precautions and responsibility while working and drawing out a
ballast train in section.
vii. Hot Weather Patrolling of track.
viii.
Hysteresis in LWR
Q. 6. – Describe the procedure for ultrasonic testing of rails. Also
indicate different type of probes used and defects detected by each of
these. 20 marks.
Q. 7. – ( a ) What steps are
required to be taken to acquire land for a new line? What additional steps will
be required if part of the alignment passes through Forest
land?
10 marks.
( b ) What do you understand by Residual Chlorine in water? How is
it checked?
5 marks.
( c ) What is the function of
Alum Dosing in a water treatment plant ?
5 marks.
Part – II
( Establishment ) - Marks : 25
Q. 8. – ( a ) Write short notes on
any four of the following :-
4 x 5 = 20 marks.
i. DAR action against retired employees.
ii. Supernumerary Posts.
iii. Productivity Linked Bonus.
iv. Wage Period.
v. Commutation of Pension.
( b ) Write various steps involved chronologically in imposing a major
penalty ( only mention the steps without explaining the details thereof? 5 marks.
Q. 9. –
( a ) Briefly indicate the provisions
of Payment of Wages Act. Also indicate permissible deductions under the
act? 5
marks.
( b ) What is a work Charged Post
& how is it created?
5 marks.
( c ) What are the rules for issue of
passes & PTOs to Railway staff & Officers?5 marks.
( d ) Write a note on Permanent Negotiating
Machinery ( PNM ) bringing out its purpose.
5
marks
( e ) Write a note on Staff
Benefit Fund.
5 marks.
Part – III ( Finance ) - Marks : 25
Q. 10. – Write short notes on
any five of the following :-
5 x 5 = 25 marks.
i. Force Measure in a contract.
ii. Cannons of Financial Propriety.
iii. Liability Register.
iv. Late & Delayed Tenders.
v. Detailed Estimate.
vi. Material Modification.
vii. Performance Guarantee.
Q.11. –
( a ) Describe the procedure for
procurement of stores for works & their accountal.
5 marks.
( b ) What are the various
types of Audit & Account Inspection Reports / Notes?
5 marks.
( c ) Write a note on cash
imprest bringing out its purpose. Also indicate the procedure to be followed
for creation of a new Cash Imprest.
5 marks.
( d ) Describe in brief the procedure to rescind a works contract. 5 marks.
( e ) How are the following taken into account during the progress of
the work after the project estimate is sanctioned :- 5 marks.
i. Escalation in cost.
ii. Change in the scope of the project.
iii. Inclusion of features / facilities originally not contemplated in
the project estimate.
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LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION ( LDCE )
For
AEN ( 30% Group ‘B’ )
Date
: 02 – 06 – 2012 Paper - I Maximum Marks
: 150
Attempt any five questions In Part I all
Questions Carry equal marts.
Q. 1. – Name five
production units of Indian railways & their location. 2 X 5 = 10
Q. 2. State the
function, purpose or relevance of any fore of the following in 2 – 3 lines
each.
( a ) P.I.L ( b ) W.H.O. ( c ) I.S.R.O. ( d ) B.S.F. ( e ) R.L.D.A. 2.5 x 4 = 10
Q.3. Write short notes
on any two of the following. – 5
x 2 = 10
( a ) World heritage sites ( b )
e tendering. ( c ) BOT / Boot Schemes.
Q.4. Why were the
following in news recently ? ( Answer any four ) 2.5 x 4 = 10
( I ) Yuvraj Singh
( ii ) Face book ( iii
) Exchange rate of rupee.
( iv ) Adarsh housing society. (
v ) King Fisher airlines.
Q. 5. Write the
designation of person heading of following units / organizations ( Any four )
( I ) Railway Work shop ( ii )
R.D.S.O. ( iii ) Division of
Railway ( iv ) R.R.B
( v ) R.P.F. department at zonal level.
2.5 x 4 = 10
Q.6. According to
Rajbhasha rules which employee is considered proficient in Hindi. 10
PART
– II – Civil Engineering ( General )
Answer any five questions in Part II. All
questions carry equal marks.
Q.
1 ( a ) What do you understand by closing error ?
What precautions are required to minimize it?
8
( b ) The
height of a Chimeney across the river is to be determined. You have only
theodolite & measuring tape. You can not cross river to reach near the
chimeney. Describe procedure & required calculations using trigonometery.
Assume plain ground on both sides. 12
Q. 2 - What
do you understand by the following ? ( Any Five ) 4 x 5 = 20
(
I ) Plasticity index. ( ii )
Elastomeric bearings ( iii ) Yield
stress.
( iv )
Uniformity Coefficient. ( v )
Triangulation Method. ( vi ) Floculation.
( vii )
Catchment area.
Q. 3.- ( a ) What are different
types of cement in use for variety of construction work. 10
( b ) What
common tests are conducted on cement? Name the various admixtures for use with
concrete. 10
Q.4.- Write short notes
on any five –
4 x 5 = 20
( I )
Plate load test. ( ii ) Back washing of
filters. ( iii ) Void ratio. ( iv ) Total station.
( v ) Self
cleaning velocity. ( vi ) California.
Q.5.- ( a ) In what manner
prestressed concrete technology is economical and superior to RCC structure ?
Explain with the help of a typical bending moment or stress diagram. 10
( b ) Draw
a labeled flow diagram for treatment of water from source for a major station
& colony.
10
Q.6.- ( a ) Explain the
procedure for estimating design discharge for bridges. What do you understand
by economic span.
10
( b ) What
steps are involved in designing a retaining wall? Also indicate various forces
to be considered with help of a diagram. 10
Q.7.- ( a ) Draw the bending
moment diagram for the following beam indicating values at critical
locations.
12
( b )
Draw shear force diagram for the following beam showing values. 8
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LIMITED
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETETIVE EXAMINATION ( LDCE )
For
AEN ( 30% Group ‘B’ )
Date
: 03 – 06 – 2012 Paper - II Maximum Marks : 150
Part
I - PROFESSIONAL SUBJECT
Attempt any five questions in Part I Marks
indicated with questions.
Q.1 ( a ) Describe
method of classifying level crossings based on volume of rail and road traffic.
8
(
b ) What are guidelines for determining length of transition curve. 8
(
c ) What do you understand by interlocked level crossing. 4
Q. 2 ( a ) Describe salient
features of UNIMAT Machine. What design improvements have been effected in
their subsequent series?
10
( b )
How will you compute the permissible speed over curved main line at turnouts (
Both contrary & similar flexure cases ).
10
Q. 3 – Write short notes
on any four -
5 x 4 = 20
( I ) Improving
quality of thermit welds. ( ii ) Basic
principles of patrol chart.
( iii )
Use of rail tensors. ( iv ) Quality
control in high strength concrete
( v )
Metallising of steel girder. ( vi )
Index plan & Section.
Q. 4 – ( a ) State the
procedure for initial USFD testing of thermit weld. What are advantages of
digital weld tester?
12
( b ) During
maintenance & renewal of track, how continuity of rails in electrified
section shall be maintained? 8
Q. 5 – ( a ) A bridge on double
line electrified section is having 3 spans of PSC slabs. One of the pier has
been damaged & requires rebuilding under traffic. Make out an economical
rebuilding scheme and explain with a sketch list steps of execution scheme
& safety precautions. Length of span to be assume. 15
( b ) Write
names of different types of bearings used for supporting span of bridges. (
Both steel & Concrete girders ) 5
Q. 6.- Indicate briefly
technical features and advantages of any four of the following -5 x 4 =20
( I )
Thick web switch. ( ii ) Septic
tank. ( iii ) R.H. Girder.
( iv )
Dynamic track. Stabiliser. ( v )
Abrasive disc cutter. ( vi ) design
mode tamping.
Q.7.- ( a ) Describe the
preparations, quality control measures & safety precautions for working by
PQRS method.
15
( b ) Calculate
the compensated gradient for a ruling gradient of 1 in 200 on 30 curve
( Broad gauge ). 5
Part – II ESTABLISHMENT
Attempt any two questions in Part II Marks
indicated with questions.
Q.1.- ( a ) Name the various
plan heads included under demand 16. How are these works financed?
12
( b ) Explain
the difference between revised & Supplementary estimate. 6
( c ) What are the main
provisions of, and permissible deductions under payment of wages Act.
7
Q. 2. – Write short notes
on any five of the following - 5 x 5 = 20
( I )
Suspension of a railway employee. ( ii
) Material at site account.
( iii )
Intensive classification under H.O.E.R
( iv ) Eligibility criteria in railway tenders.
( v )
DCRG ( vi ) Permanent partial
disablement. ( vii ) Operating
Ratio.
( viii
) Budgetary Reviews.
Q. 3. ( a ) How does Permanent
negotiating Machinery ( PNM ) function at various levels on railways?
10
( b ) What are the guidelines
for disposal of surplus railway land? 7
( c ) Explain briefly the rules
governing overtime and night duty allowance. 8
