Multiple choice

The members laid transversely under the rails for supporting and fixing them at the gauge distance apart are known as

  1. fastenings

  2. sleepers

  3. ballast

  4. fish plate

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sleepers (also called ties) are the transverse members that support the rails and maintain them at the correct gauge distance. Fastenings are the components that attach rails to sleepers, ballast supports sleepers, and fish plates connect rail ends. Sleepers are fundamental to track structure.