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51.

DC motor are still preferred for use in

A. Electric excavators, steel mills and cranes
B. Lathes and machine tools
C. Flour Mills and Jaw crushers
D. Paper industry
Answer» B. Lathes and machine tools
52.

Hot bearings of a DC motor may be caused by

A. Poor ventilation
B. Incorrect voltage
C. Loose coupling
D. Lack of or dirty lubricant
Answer» E.
53.

The return circuit for tramcars is through

A. neutral wire
B. rails
C. cables
D. common earthing
Answer» C. cables
54.

The rate of acceleration on suburban orurban services is restricted by theconsideration of

A. Engine power
B. Track curves
C. Passenger Discomfort
D. Track size
Answer» E.
55.

The output of the Solar panel is DC.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
56.

The equilibrium speed of a motor load system is obtained

A. when motor torque equals the load torque
B. when motor torque is less than the load torque
C. when motor torque is more than the load torque
D. none of the these.
Answer» B. when motor torque is less than the load torque
57.

The efficiency of reluctance motor is around

A. 95%
B. 90%
C. 75 to 85%
D. 60 to 75%.
Answer» E.
58.

the value of the frequency of the DC supply.

A. 0 Hz
B. 50 Hz
C. 20 Hz
D. 10 Hz
Answer» B. 50 Hz
59.

Which of the following motors has series characteristics ?

A. Shaded pole motor
B. Repulsion motor
C. Capacitor start motor
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Capacitor start motor
60.

Which of the following devices should be used as a switch for high power and highvoltage application?

A. GTO
B. MOSFET
C. TRIAC
D. Thyristor
Answer» E.
61.

Centrifugal pumps are usually driven by

A. dc shunt motors
B. dc series motors
C. squirrel cage induction motors
D. any of the above.
Answer» D. any of the above.
62.

In overhead traveling cranes

A. continuous duty motors are used
B. slow speed motors are preferred
C. short time rated motors arc preferred
D. none of the above.
Answer» D. none of the above.
63.

The diameter of the rotor shaft for an electric motor depends on which of thefollowing ?

A. r.p.m. only
B. Horse power only
C. Horse power and r.p.m.
D. Horse power, r.p.m. and power factor
Answer» D. Horse power, r.p.m. and power factor
64.

.............method of starting a three phase induction motor needs six terminals

A. Resistance starting
B. Auto transformer
C. None of the above
D. Star delta
Answer» B. Auto transformer
65.

In case of contactors, the duty in which the main contacts remain closed for a period bearing a definition relation to the no-load periods, is known as

A. Standard duty
B. Intermittent duty
C. Temporary duty
D. Un-interrupted duty.
Answer» C. Temporary duty
66.

Which of the following pair is used for frequency converters ?

A. Squirrel cage induction motor and synchronous motor
B. Wound rotor induction motor and synchronous motor
C. Wound rotor induction motor and squirrel cage induction motor
D. Any of the above.
Answer» B. Wound rotor induction motor and synchronous motor
67.

The selection of control gear for a particular application is based on the consideration of

A. duty
B. starting torque
C. limitations on starting current
D. all of the above.
Answer» E.
68.

Effect of friction torque is more pronounced

A. when the drive is running on full speed
B. when the drive is being started
C. when the drive is being stopped
D. when the drive at half of its normal speed.
Answer» C. when the drive is being stopped
69.

For which of the following locomotives the maintenance requirements are theleast?

A. Steam locomotives
B. Diesel locomotives
C. Electric locomotives
D. Equal in all of the above
Answer» C. Electric locomotives
70.

Rotor of a motor is usually supported on bearings.

A. ball or roller
B. needle
C. bush
D. thrust
Answer» B. needle
71.

Motor preferred for kiln drives is usually

A. slip ring induction motor
B. three phase shunt wound commutator motor
C. cascade controlled ac motor
D. any of the above.
Answer» E.
72.

Word Leonard controlled DC Drives are generally used for..... excavators

A. Light duty
B. Medium duty
C. Heavy duty
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
73.

For a particular application the type of electric-and control gear are determined bywhich of the following considerations ?

A. Starting torque
B. Conditions of environment
C. Limitation on starting current
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
74.

When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding.Thus sliding is acute when

A. wheel base of axles is more
B. degree of curvature is more
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
75.

Which feature, while selecting a.motor for centrifugal pump, will be of leastsignificance ?

A. Starting characteristics
B. Operating speed
C. Horse power
D. Speed control
Answer» E.
76.

An elevator Drive is required to operate in

A. One quadrant only
B. Two quadrants
C. Three quadrants
D. Four quadrants
Answer» E.
77.

method can bring the locomotive to dead stop.

A. Plugging braking
B. Rheostatic braking
C. Regenerative braking
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Rheostatic braking
78.

The advantage of a synchronous motor in addition to its constant speed is

A. high power factor
B. better efficiency
C. lower cost
D. all of the above.
Answer» B. better efficiency
79.

What type of force handles for active torques?

A. Strong nuclear forces
B. Weak nuclear forces
C. Gravitational forces
D. Electrostatic forces
Answer» D. Electrostatic forces
80.

15 minute rated motors are suitable for

A. Light duty cranes
B. Medium duty cranes
C. Heavy duty cranes
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Medium duty cranes
81.

motor is a constant speed motor.

A. Synchronous motor
B. Schrage motor
C. Induction motor
D. Universal motor
Answer» B. Schrage motor
82.

In case of centrifugal pumps the starting torque is generally

A. double the running torque
B. slightly more than running torque
C. same as running torque
D. less than running torque.
Answer» E.
83.

Which of the following happens when start Delta starter is used ?

A. Starting voltage is reduced
B. Starting current is reduced
C. None of the above
D. Both A and B
Answer» E.
84.

In tramways which of the following motors is used ?

A. D.C. shunt motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. A.C. three phase motor
D. AC. single phase capacitor start motor
Answer» C. A.C. three phase motor
85.

In........ method of starting three phase induction motors the starting voltage is not reduced

A. Auto transformer
B. Star Delta
C. Slip ring
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
86.

By the use of which of the followingm D.C. can be obtained from AC?

A. Silicon diodes
B. Mercury arc rectifier
C. Motor generator set
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
87.

Which one is an example of variable loss?

A. Windage loss
B. Hysteresis loss
C. Armature copper loss
D. Friction loss
Answer» D. Friction loss
88.

Which of the following motors is preferred when quick speed reversal is the mainconsideration?

A. Squirrel cage induction motor
B. Wound rotor induction motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. DC motor
Answer» E.
89.

Light duty cranes are generally used in

A. Power houses
B. . Pumping stations
C. Auto mobile workshops
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
90.

Which electromagnet is preferred for noiseless operation

A. DC operated
B. AC operated
C. Any of the above.
D. all
Answer» B. AC operated
91.

The motor enclosure used for industrial purposes is

A. Protected type
B. Drip proof type
C. Totally enclosed type
D. Open type
Answer» B. Drip proof type
92.

When an electric train is moving down a hill the DC motor operates as a DC

A. Series motor
B. Series generator
C. Shunt motor
D. Shunt generator
Answer» C. Shunt motor
93.

method of starting a three phase induction motor needs six terminals.

A. Stardelta
B. Resistance starting
C. Auto-transformer
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Resistance starting
94.

Which of the following drives is suitable for mines where explosive gas exists ?

A. Steam engine
B. Diesel engine
C. Battery locomotive
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
95.

Which of the following drive can be used for derricks and winches ?

A. DC motors with Ward Leonard control
B. AC slip-ring motors with variable resistance
C. Pole changing squirrel cage motors
D. Any of the above.
Answer» E.
96.

The characteristics of drive for crane hoisting and lowering are which of thefollowing ?

A. Precise control
B. Smooth movement
C. Fast speed control
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
97.

In series motor which of the following methods can be used for changing the flux per pole ?

A. Tapped field control
B. Diverter field control
C. Series-parallel control
D. Any of the above
Answer» E.
98.

In case of speed control by injecting e.m.f. in the rotor circuit is possible,

A. d.c. shunt motor
B. schrage motor
C. synchronous motor
D. slip ring induction motor
Answer» E.
99.

The motor normally used for crane travel is

A. AC slip ring motor
B. Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. DC differentially compound motor.
Answer» B. Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor
100.

The consideration involved in the selection of the type of electric drive for a particular application depends on

A. Speed control range and its nature
B. Starting torque
C. Environmental conditions
D. All of the above.
Answer» E.