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Railway Controller Tough English Comprehension Set 6

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Q1. What is the central argument of the passage?

A. Every delayed train should be given immediate priority.

B. Railway efficiency requires decisions based on the overall network rather than individual trains alone.

C. Punctuality is irrelevant to railway operations.

D. Passenger numbers should determine every operational decision.

Q2. The expression "local optimisation" in the passage most nearly refers to:

A. Improving one component without necessarily considering its effect on the entire system.

B. Reducing the number of local passenger trains.

C. Allowing controllers at each station to work independently.

D. Improving railway infrastructure in a particular geographical region.

Q3. Why may allowing a delayed train to proceed immediately sometimes be inefficient?

A. It may consume more fuel than scheduled.

B. It may force several other trains to wait and increase total disruption.

C. It always violates railway safety regulations.

D. It prevents passengers from changing trains.

Q4. According to the passage, the objective of an experienced controller is primarily to:

A. Ensure that no individual train is ever delayed.

B. Give preference to the fastest train.

C. Prevent delays from spreading uncontrollably through the network.

D. Maintain exactly the same timetable under all circumstances.

Q5. Why may two delays of equal duration produce different consequences?

A. All railway routes have different speed limits.

B. Their passenger loads and connecting services may differ significantly.

C. Controllers usually favour longer-distance trains.

D. The financial cost of every train is different.

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