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

The width between two rails of Broad gauge is –

a6 1/2 ft
b5 1/2 ft✓ Correct
c5 ft
d4 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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