Geography PYQ 297 of 587 · Transport · Rail Transport

The width between two rails of Broad gauge is –

  1. A6 1/2 ft
  2. B5 1/2 ft
  3. C5 ft
  4. D4 1/2 ft

38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (b) 5 1/2 ft

Explanation

On the basis of gauge (distance between two rails), railways are classified into three categories— (1) Metre gauge—distance between the two rails is 1 metre. (2) Broad (or broad line)—distance between the two rails is 1.676 m or 1676 mm or 5½ feet. (3) Narrow gauge—distance between the two rails is 762 mm or 610 mm.

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