{"id":8042,"date":"2024-04-15T02:54:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=8042"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:54:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:54:12","slug":"which-of-the-following-factors-govern-the-choice-of-the-gauge-i-volume-and-nature-of-traffic-ii-speed-of-train-iii-physical-features-of-the-country-the-correct-answer-is-a-only-i-b-both-i-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-factors-govern-the-choice-of-the-gauge-i-volume-and-nature-of-traffic-ii-speed-of-train-iii-physical-features-of-the-country-the-correct-answer-is-a-only-i-b-both-i-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following factors govern the choice of the gauge ? i) volume and nature of traffic ii) speed of train iii) physical features of the country The correct answer is A. only (i) B. both (i) and (ii) C. both (ii) and (iii) D. (i), (ii) and (iii)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9939ae1d878\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    only (i)                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    both (i) and (ii)                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    both (ii) and (iii)                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    (i), (ii) and (iii)                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. (i), (ii) and (iii).<\/p>\n<p>The gauge of a railway track is the distance between the inside edges of the two rails. The most common gauges are 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1\u00e2\u0081\u00842 in), 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 1\u00e2\u0081\u00842 in), 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in), 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in), and 914 mm (3 ft 0 in).<\/p>\n<p>The choice of gauge is governed by a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The volume and nature of traffic: A wider gauge can accommodate more traffic and heavier trains.<\/li>\n<li>The speed of train: A wider gauge allows for higher speeds.<\/li>\n<li>The physical features of the country: The gauge must be compatible with the terrain and the existing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some cases, political or economic factors may also influence the choice of gauge. 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