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____________ is the predominant gauge used by Indian railways.(a) Broad gauge(b) Narrow gauge(c) Metre gauge(d) Standard gauge |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) Broad gauge Easy explanation: Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (a broad gauge) is the predominant gauge used by IR. Broad Gauge: width 1676 mm to 1524 mm or 5’6” to 5’0” Standard Gauge: width 1435 mm and 1451 mm or 4′-8⅟2” Metre Gauge: width 1067 mm, 1000 mm and 915 mm or 3′-6”, 3′-33/8” and 3′-0” Narrow Gauge: width 762 mm and 610 mm or 2′-6” and 2′-0”. |
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