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51.

In metal arc welding, the filler material required is

A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Aluminium
D. No filler is required
Answer» E.
52.

The haulage capacity is more for

A. Steam engine system
B. Internal combustion engine drive
C. Battery electric drive
D. None of these
Answer» B. Internal combustion engine drive
53.

The slope of the speed - time curve at any point gives the

A. Acceleration of the train at that point of time
B. Retardation of the train at that point of time
C. Distance travelled by the train
D. Either (a) or (b)
Answer» E.
54.

The magnitude for the tractive effort which is required for the propulsion of the train depends on

A. The adhesive weight
B. Friction between the driving wheel and the track
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. Neither (a) nor (b)
55.

A low frequency supply is given to the single phase AC system for track electrification because

A. It improves commutation
B. Increases efficiency
C. Improves power factor
D. All of these
Answer» E.
56.

With increase in temperature of the body, the emission of light waves is

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. None of these
Answer» B. Decreases
57.

The lighting system of almost all the earlier coaches and all the newly manufactured coaches has

A. 50 V
B. 110 V
C. 220 V
D. 420 V
Answer» C. 220 V
58.

Seam welding is not used for the

A. Welding in tanks
B. Welding in transformers
C. Welding in air crafts
D. Welding alloys of copper
Answer» E.
59.

For best visual performance, the range of brightness within the field of vision

A. Should be less than 3:1
B. Should be greater than 3:1
C. Should be less than 1:3
D. Should be greater than 1:3
Answer» B. Should be greater than 3:1
60.

Which type of heating is used for sterilization?

A. High frequency eddy current heating
B. Coreless type heating
C. Core type heating
D. Dielectric heating
Answer» E.
61.

Throwing power can be improved by

A. Increasing distance between the anode and cathode
B. By reducing the voltage drop at the cathode
C. By increasing current density
D. Only (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
62.

The temperature produced in indirect arc furnace is

A. More than in direct arc furnace
B. Less than direct arc furnace
C. Equal to direct arc furnace
D. None of these
Answer» C. Equal to direct arc furnace
63.

The dielectric strength of air gap is

A. 2.11kV/cm
B. 21.1kV/m
C. 21.1kV/cm
D. 2.11kV/m
Answer» D. 2.11kV/m
64.

In tramways,

A. Two drum controllers are employed in series
B. Two drum controllers are employed in parallel
C. Only one drum controller is employed
D. Three drum controller are employed either in parallel or series
Answer» C. Only one drum controller is employed
65.

Electroplating is done

A. To protect the metals against corrosion
B. To give shiny appearance to articles
C. To repair the worn out materials
D. All of these
Answer» E.
66.

In inert gas metal arc welding,

A. Argon is used for welding thin materials and helium is used for welding thick materials
B. Both argon and helium are used for welding thin materials
C. Both argon and helium are used for welding thick materials
D. Argon is used for welding thick materials and helium is used for welding thin materials
Answer» B. Both argon and helium are used for welding thin materials
67.

The scheduled speed of a train can be increased by

A. Increasing the acceleration and retardation
B. Increasing the crest speed
C. Decreasing the duration of stop
D. All of these
Answer» E.
68.

In mail line train services, the

A. Acceleration and braking periods are long
B. Acceleration and braking periods are short
C. Free run and coasting periods are long
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
69.

Voltage required for butt welding is

A. 2 to 8 V
B. 8 to 15 V
C. 15 to 22 V
D. 22 to 30 V
Answer» B. 8 to 15 V
70.

During plugging, the speed of the motor gradually decreases. If the supply to the motor is not cut - off then the

A. Motor will continue to rotate in the same direction
B. Motor will continue to rotate in the reverse direction
C. Motor will come to rest
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
71.

For running at half of the maximum speed, the batteries of battery electric drive are connected in

A. Parallel
B. Series
C. Series - parallel
D. Drive cannot run at this speed
Answer» D. Drive cannot run at this speed
72.

For regenerative braking, the motor which is not suitable is

A. DC shunt motor
B. DC compound motor
C. DC deries motor
D. AC shunt motor
Answer» D. AC shunt motor
73.

The ratio of the distance between any two stops and the sum of the time of run and the time of stop at one station is known as

A. Crest speed
B. Average speed
C. Maximum speed
D. Scheduled speed
Answer» E.
74.

In case of dc series motor, the torque can be found from

A. Only magnetization curve
B. Only demagnetization curve
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» B. Only demagnetization curve
75.

Eureka is an alloy of

A. Nickel and chromium
B. Nickel and copper
C. Iron, chromium and aluminium
D. Nickel, chromium and aluminium
Answer» C. Iron, chromium and aluminium
76.

The heat required by the weld is produced due to the contact resistance between the two pieces and is

A. Directly proportional to the current
B. Directly proportional to the square of the current
C. Inversely proportional to the square of the current
D. Inversely proportional to the current
Answer» C. Inversely proportional to the square of the current
77.

Advantage of using electron beam welding is / are

A. Welds are clean
B. Absence of porosity
C. Distortion less
D. All of these
Answer» E.
78.

In salt bath heating, the current are allowed to flow only through the

A. Only through the salt bath
B. Only through the material being heated
C. Through both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» B. Only through the material being heated
79.

Non - consumable electrodes are made of

A. Carbon
B. Graphite
C. Either carbon or graphite
D. Same material as the metal pieces to be welded
Answer» D. Same material as the metal pieces to be welded
80.

In resistance furnaces, the temperature can be controlled by

A. Varying the applied voltage
B. Bucking and boosting secondary voltage
C. Changing the number of heating elements
D. All of these
Answer» E.
81.

A good heating element should have

A. High resistivity and low melting point
B. Low resistivity and high melting point
C. High resistivity and high melting point
D. Low resistivity and low melting point
Answer» D. Low resistivity and low melting point
82.

An ac timer circuit is used to control the number of cycles for which the power may be supplied to the weld. In this, the time required for the voltage to fall by a given amount is

A. Directly proportional to the resistor
B. Directly proportional to the capacity of the condenser
C. Directly proportional to the inductor
D. Only (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
83.

Maintenance factor is the ratio of

A. Lumens on the working plane under normal working conditions to the lumens on the working plane under ideal condition
B. Lumens on the working plane under ideal working conditions to the lumens on the working plane under normal condition
C. Lumens falling on the working plane to the lumens emitted by the working plane under ideal condition
D. Lumens emitting by the working plane to the lumens falling on the working plane under ideal condition
Answer» B. Lumens on the working plane under ideal working conditions to the lumens on the working plane under normal condition
84.

The power required for electro-deposition is

A. DC and very low voltage
B. DC and high voltage
C. AC and very low voltage
D. AC and high voltage
Answer» B. DC and high voltage
85.

The metal oxide rectifier used for electrolytic process is placed along with the transformer

A. Inside the oil
B. Outside the transformer but near to it
C. Outside the transformer but far from it
D. Half immersed in the oil
Answer» B. Outside the transformer but near to it
86.

For avoiding hard and long shadows,

A. Large number of small luminaries mounted at a height of less than 2.5 m can be used
B. Large number of small luminaries mounted at a height of not less than 2.5 m can be used
C. Small number of small luminaries mounted at a height of less than 2.5 m can be used
D. Small number of large luminaries mounted at a height of not less than 2.5 m can be used
Answer» C. Small number of small luminaries mounted at a height of less than 2.5 m can be used
87.

The main electrode of high pressure mercury vapour lamp is made up of

A. Quartz
B. Hard glass
C. Tungsten
D. Bronze
Answer» D. Bronze
88.

In a diesel electric traction, if the current in the traction motor increases then the generator field

A. Demagnetizes and voltage decreases
B. Magnetizes and voltage increases
C. Magnetizes and voltage decreases
D. Demagnetizes and voltage increases
Answer» B. Magnetizes and voltage increases
89.

In diesel electric traction, the torque required from traction work must be

A. Directly proportional to the speed
B. Inversely proportional to the speed
C. Independent of the speed
D. Directly proportional to the square of the speed
Answer» C. Independent of the speed
90.

The practical luminous efficiency of the sodium vapour lamp is of the order of

A. 25 to 40 lumens per watt
B. 40 to 45 lumens per watt
C. 45 to 50 lumens per watt
D. 60 to 67 lumens per watt
Answer» D. 60 to 67 lumens per watt
91.

The area under the speed - time curve represents the

A. Acceleration of the train
B. Time taken by the train
C. Distance travelled by the train
D. Crest speed
Answer» D. Crest speed
92.

A trolley bus runs on tyres driven by

A. A DC compound motor
B. A DC series motor
C. An AC series motor
D. An AC shunt motor
Answer» B. A DC series motor
93.

In fluorescent lamp one capacitor is connected across the lamp circuit and another is connected across the starter. Then

A. Both the capacitors are used for improving power factor
B. Both the capacitors are used for reducing radio interference
C. Former capacitors is used for improving power factor and later is used for reducing radio interference
D. Former capacitors is used for reducing radio interference and later is used for improving power factor
Answer» D. Former capacitors is used for reducing radio interference and later is used for improving power factor
94.

During the train movement, the tractive effort produced at the pinion by the motor is transferred to the driving wheel

A. Directly
B. Through the gear wheel
C. Through the road wheel
D. Through the motor armature
Answer» C. Through the road wheel
95.

In percussion welding, the heat is produced by a rapid discharge of stored electrical energy from

A. Capacitor
B. Inductor
C. Resistor
D. Transformer
Answer» B. Inductor
96.

The electrodes used for projection welding are

A. Flat and smaller in diameter
B. Flat and larger in diameter
C. Round and smaller in diameter
D. Round and larger in diameter
Answer» C. Round and smaller in diameter
97.

The voltage - current characteristics of the arc welding must be

A. Exponentially rising
B. Drooping
C. Straight line
D. Parabolic
Answer» C. Straight line
98.

For a good weld,

A. Cross - section of the added metal should be small and oxidation should be minimum
B. Cross - section of the added metal should be small and oxidation should be maximum
C. Cross - section of the added metal should be large and oxidation should be minimum
D. Cross - section of the added metal should be large and oxidation should be maximum
Answer» B. Cross - section of the added metal should be small and oxidation should be maximum
99.

The advantage of rectifier type welding set is

A. Reduced no - load losses
B. Easy arc starting
C. Less hazardous
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
100.

Spot welding is used to weld metal pieces whose thickness

A. Should be greater than 12 mm
B. Lesser than 12 mm
C. Lies between 15 to 20 mm
D. Greater than 20 mm
Answer» C. Lies between 15 to 20 mm