The spacing between two rails of broad gauge is __________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → More than 1.5 meter
In India, the broad gauge is 1.676 metre wide, which is more than 1.5 metres.
NCERT (2026-27): “Railways … The railway gauges vary in different countries and are roughly classified as broad (more than 1.5 m), standard (1.44 m), metre gauge (1 m) and smaller gauges.” “On the basis of the width of track of the Indian Railways, three categories have been made: Broad gauge: The distance between rails in broad gauge is 1.676 metre.” |