Sample Question Bank for ASTE , LDCE (Group ‘B’)-70% Quota on Signalling

Sample  Question Bank for Selection of ASTE (Group 'B')-70% Quota on Signalling

1. The time interval method of train working is not practicable due to …….

a) Speed of trains vary

b) Terrain is not same throughout the country

c) Hauling capacity, Load of train and Brake power is not same for all trains

d) All

2. It is not possible to control the movement of trains under the "Time interval method", a better method of control called the …………. is adopted

a) "Space Interval Method"

b) Time interval method

c) Pilot method

d) shunting

3. A ……….. means to convey a particular pre-determined meaning in non- verbal form to approaching loco pilot

a) Railway signal

b) whistle

c) voice

d) band c

 

Fixed Signals, Aspects & Indications

 

1. Different types of signals used for train operation are ……

a) Fixed signals

b) Hand signals

c) Flare/ Detonating signals

d) a, b and c

2. Semaphore signals used on the Railways are in the form of a  ....... arm fixed to a vertical post.

a) Rectangular or fish tailed

b) Square type

c) Circle type

d) a and c

3. "A signal of fixed location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train and includes a semaphore arm or disc or fixed light for use by day and a fixed light for use by night" is ..……

a) Fixed signal

b) Flare signal

c) Hand signal

d) Detonating signal

4. Fixed signals are generally located on ………. of the track.

a) Left hand side

b) Right hand side

c) Center

d) a and b

5. The semaphore arm of the ……… is square ended, painted Red with White bar parallel to the square end in front and painted white with black bar in rear of signal

a) stop signal

b) Permissive signal

c) Flare signal

d) Detonating signal

6. Semaphore signal, horizontal position of the arm during day time is considered as ………..  the aspect and the inclined position is the "OFF" aspect of the signal.

a) ON

b) OFF

c) Marker light

d) a, b and c

7. Semaphore signal inclined position of the arm during day time is considered as the ………. aspect of the signal

a) ON

b) OFF

c) Marker light

d) a, b and c

8. Name of the permissive signal in LQ signalling is …….

a) Warner signal

b) Outer signal

c) Home sig

d) Starter signal

 

Designation of Signals

 

1. The Signals, which are governing the approach and entry of trains into a station section are

a) Signal for Reception

b) Signal for Dispatching

c) Detonating signal

d) Marlaceous signals

2. A ……. signal in case of Two aspect signalling can be placed below the first stop signalor below the Last Stop Signal or can be on a post by itself with fixed green light above

a) Warner

b) shunt

c) Flare sig

d) starter

3. The Purpose of warner signal is to warn the Loco Pilot that he is approaching a stop signalor to warn him about the condition of ahead.

a) Station

b) Block section

c) Station section

d) Panel

4. In Multiple Aspect Signalling a ……..  signal is provided to indicate the Loco Pilot about the condition of the stop signal ahead

a) Wamer

b) Distant

c) Shunt

d) Flare signal

 

5. If the sectional speed is 120 kmph or above, two "DISTANT" signals shall be provided, these signals are called …….. and respectively

a) Home & Calling On

b) Distant & inner Distant

c) Starter & shunt

d) Calling ON & Shunt

6. Minimum one permissive and one stop signal are sufficient for trains approaching a station, When stop signal is taken 'OFF' it permits the train to enter the station, this is called ………. signal of the station

a) Warner

b) Distant

c) Home

d) Shunt

7. At a station where two stop signals are provided in the approach, the first one shall be called ………. and the next shall be ……….

a) Outer, Home signal

b) Distant, Inner Distant

c) Shunt, Calling ON

d) Repeater, Route signal

8. Where the distance between the Home signal and the Reception lines of the station is far away, one more stop signal may be provided, as One Home signal will not be sufficient to facilitate the reception. So a stop signal provided between Home and the Reception lines shall be called a ……..

a) Starter signal

b) Routing Home signal

c) Flare signal

d) Distant signal

Location of Signals

 

1. A Warner is a permissive signal may be placed either …………

a) On a post by itself with a fixed green light by night 1.5 to 2 mts above it

b) On the post, 1.5 to 2 mts below the arm of the Outer signal

c) On the post, 1.5 to 2 mts below the Last Stop Signal of a station.

d) a, b and c

 

2. A Warner signal may be shall be located on separate post at the distance of not less than ……… in rear of the first stop signal or Gate Stop Signal, unless otherwise it is permitted by approved special instructions.

a) 1200 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 600 mts

d) 180 mts

 

3. In Two aspect signalling where Outer signal is provided, it will be the ……… …. of the station

a) First stop signal

b) Last stop signal

c) Permissive signal

d) Flare signal

4.In two aspect signalling where Outer signal is provided, it shall be placed not less than……  in rear of the point up to which the line may be obstructed after the line clear  …….. has been given to the station in rear on Double line

a) 1200 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 600 mts

d) 180 mts

5. In two aspect signalling where Outer signal is provided on single line it shall be placed at not less than --------- in rear of the point up to which the line may be obstructed after the line …….. clear has been given to the station in rear.

a) 1200 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 580 mts

d) 180 mts

6. Home signal (LQ) shall be located in rear of all connections, and close to the first set of facing points clear of lock bar, or the fouling mark to protect …………

a) Adjacent line

b) Stop Board

c) Trap point

d) b and c

 

7. In LQ Signalling the starter signal shall be placed at not less than …….  in advance of the Home Signal

a) 1200 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 600 mts

d) 180 mts

 

8. An ………  shall be placed in rear of the point or fouling mark to which it protects

a) Intermediate starter signal

b) Shunt signal

c) Flare signal

d) Detonating signal.

 

9. In LQ, an advanced starter shall be placed at outside all connections on the line to which it applies; it shall be placed at not less than …..  from  the outermost point on single line.

a) 1200 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 600 mts

d) 180 mts

 

10. In MAUQ on single line or double line, the distant signal shall be placed at an adequate distance i.e. Normal braking distance in rear of the first stop signal of the station or gate stop signal, which shall not be less ……

a) 1000 mts

b) 400 mts

c) 100 mts

d) 180 mts

Subsidiary Signals, Repeaters, Aspects & Indications

 

1. The signals, which control the movement of trains within the station section are ……….. and ………. sign.

a) Calling-On sig

b) Shunt signal

c) Flare signal

d) a and b

 

2. Shunt signals authorise movement only at such slow speeds as to be able to stop short of any obstruction and control …….  movements

a) Shunting

b) Block Back

c) Block Forward

d) band c

 

3. Shunt signal can be placed on a separate post by itself close to the ground or can be placed below a stop signal other than the …….. signal of a station

a) First and last stop signal

b) Last stop signal

c) Permissive signal

d) Flare signal

 

4. More than one shunt signal may be placed on the same post in which case the top- most signal shall apply to and the second shunt signal from the top shall apply tothe next line from the extreme left and so on

a) Extreme left hand line

b) Extreme right hand line

c) center line

d) band c

 

5. Shunt signal shall be either ………..  types

a) Disc type shunt signal

b) Position Light Shunt Signal

c) Under special instructions, a shunt signal may be a miniature arm also

d) a, b and c

e) When a dependent Shunt Signal is placed below a Stop Signal, it shall show inthe "ON" position

f) no light

g) yellow light

h) Green light

i) band c

6. At certain stations where uninterrupted shunting operation is required in both the directions (to-and-fro towards the shunting neck or other connected lines) …….. may be provided for shunting

a) a Shunting Permitted Indicator (SPI)

b) Route indicator

c) Flare signal

d) b and c

 

7.  …………. is not a stop signal, but an indicator, which is operated by a ground frame lever and works in conjunction with the stop signal such that either the SPI or the associated Shunt signal can be taken off at a time

a) a Shunting Permitted Indicator (SPI)

b) Route indicator

c) Flare signal

d) b and c

 

8. A Shunting Permitted Indicator is of  ……….  types

 

a) Disc type a black disc with yellow cross - painted on it.

b) Light type Yellow cross light.

c) Control Disc

d) a and b

 

9. A calling on signal is a subsidiary signal and has no ………

a) Independent existence

b) OFF aspect

c) C marker

d) b and c

 

10. A calling on signal is a subsidiary signal and has no independent existence, It is provided below any stop signal other than ………..

a) FSS

b) LSS

c) Permissive signal

d) Detonating signal

 

11. Colour light Signal not in use or not commissioned are provided with ……

a) Crossbars on signal unit and such signals shall not be lit

b) Cross mark on signal unit rear and such signals shall not be lit

c) Cross mark on signal unit both sides and such signals shall not be lit

d) Crossbars on signal unit and such signals shall not be lit

12. A Shunting Permitted Indicator is of types

a) Disc type - a black disc with yellow cross - painted on it.

b) Light type Yellow cross light.

c) Control Disc

d) a and b

13. A calling on signal is a subsidiary signal and has no

A) Independent Existence

b) OFF aspect

c) C marker

d) band c