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This section includes 170 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
________ have maximum unbalanced forces |
| A. | Diesel saunters |
| B. | Steam locomotives |
| C. | Electric locomotives |
| D. | Diesel locomotives |
| Answer» C. Electric locomotives | |
| 52. |
The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 53. |
The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is |
| A. | Single acting condensing type |
| B. | Single acting non-condensing type |
| C. | Double acting condensing type |
| D. | Double acting non-condensing type |
| Answer» C. Double acting condensing type | |
| 54. |
The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of |
| A. | Engine power |
| B. | Track curves |
| C. | Passenger Discomfort |
| D. | Track size |
| Answer» D. Track size | |
| 55. |
_______ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction. |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Madras (Chennai) |
| C. | Calcutta (kolkata) |
| D. | Bombay (Mumbai) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
Which of the following is the disadvantage of electric traction over other systems of traction? |
| A. | Corrosion problems in the underground pipe work |
| B. | Short time power failure interrupts traffic for hours |
| C. | High capital outlay in fixed installations beside route limitation |
| D. | Interference with communication lines |
| Answer» D. Interference with communication lines | |
| 57. |
Locomotives with monometer bogies have |
| A. | Uneven distribution of tractive effect |
| B. | Suitability for passenger as well as freight service |
| C. | Lot of skidding |
| D. | Low coefficient of adhesion |
| Answer» C. Lot of skidding | |
| 58. |
Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on following account |
| A. | It has longer free running period |
| B. | It has longer coasting period |
| C. | Accelerating and braking periods are comparatively smaller |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Which of the following is the advantage of electric braking? |
| A. | It avoids wear of track |
| B. | Motor continues to remain loaded during braking |
| C. | It is instantaneous |
| D. | More heat is generated during braking |
| Answer» B. Motor continues to remain loaded during braking | |
| 60. |
Which of the following methods is used to control speed of 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction? |
| A. | Reduced current method |
| B. | Tap changing control of transformer |
| C. | Series parallel operation of motors |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Series parallel operation of motors | |
| 61. |
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is |
| A. | 50 to 200 |
| B. | 500 to 1000 |
| C. | 1500 to 2500 |
| D. | 3000 to 5000 |
| Answer» D. 3000 to 5000 | |
| 62. |
Locomotive having mono-motor bogies |
| A. | Has better coefficient of adhesion |
| B. | Are suited both for passenger as well as freight service |
| C. | Has better riding qualities due to the reduction of lateral forces |
| D. | Has all above qualities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to |
| A. | speed |
| B. | (speed)2 |
| C. | (speed)3 |
| D. | 1/speed |
| Answer» C. (speed)3 | |
| 64. |
Which of the following state capitals (in India) is not on broad gauge track? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» D. Chandigarh | |
| 65. |
Methods can bring the locomotive to dead stop. |
| A. | Plugging braking |
| B. | Rheostat braking |
| C. | Regenerative braking |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Rheostat braking | |
| 66. |
Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» D. Chandigarh | |
| 67. |
Electric locomotives in India are manufactured at |
| A. | Jamalpur |
| B. | Bangalore |
| C. | Chittaranjan |
| D. | Gorakhpur |
| Answer» D. Gorakhpur | |
| 68. |
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 | |
| 69. |
In tram ways 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 | |
| 70. |
The rate of acceleration on suburban or urban service is in the range%! |
| A. | 0.2 to 0.5 km phps |
| B. | 1.6 to 4.0 km phps |
| C. | 5 to 10 km phps |
| D. | 15 to 25 km phps |
| Answer» C. 5 to 10 km phps | |
| 71. |
If the coefficient of adhesion on dry rails is 0.26, which of the following could be the value for wet rails?%! |
| A. | 0.3 |
| B. | 0.26 |
| C. | 0.225 |
| D. | 0.16 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
Locomotives with monometer bogies have%! |
| A. | Uneven distribution of tractive effect |
| B. | Suitability for passenger as well as freight service |
| C. | Lot of skidding |
| D. | Low coefficient of adhesion |
| Answer» C. Lot of skidding | |
| 73. |
The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to%! |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 74. |
The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of%! |
| A. | Engine power |
| B. | Track curves |
| C. | Passenger Discomfort |
| D. | Track size |
| Answer» D. Track size | |
| 75. |
The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to%! |
| A. | speed |
| B. | (speed) |
| C. | (speed)2 |
| D. | 1/speed |
| Answer» C. (speed)2 | |
| 76. |
Which of the following methods is used to control speed of 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction?%! |
| A. | Reduced current method |
| B. | Tap changing control of transformer |
| C. | Series parallel operation of motors |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Series parallel operation of motors | |
| 77. |
The normal value of adhesion friction is%! |
| A. | 0.12 |
| B. | 0.25 |
| C. | 0.40 |
| D. | 0.75 |
| Answer» C. 0.40 | |
| 78. |
In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through%! |
| A. | Overhead wire |
| B. | Battery system |
| C. | Small turbo-generator |
| D. | Diesel engine generator |
| Answer» D. Diesel engine generator | |
| 79. |
Energy consumption in propelling the train is required for which of the following?%! |
| A. | Work against the resistance to motion |
| B. | Work against gravity while moving up the gradient |
| C. | Acceleration |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 80. |
Coefficient of adhesion is%! |
| A. | High in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction |
| B. | Low in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction |
| C. | Equal in both AC. and D.C. traction |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» C. Equal in both AC. and D.C. traction | |
| 81. |
Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors?%! |
| A. | Retardation and acceleration values |
| B. | Gradient |
| C. | Distance between stops |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
The coasting retardation is around%! |
| A. | 0.16 km phps |
| B. | 1.6 km phps |
| C. | 16 km phps |
| D. | 40 km phps |
| Answer» B. 1.6 km phps | |
| 83. |
The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of%! |
| A. | Resistance offered by air |
| B. | Friction at the track |
| C. | Friction at various parts of the rolling stock |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 84. |
*/*_The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to? |
| A. | speed |
| B. | (speed) |
| C. | (speed)2 |
| D. | 1/speed |
| Answer» C. (speed)2 | |
| 85. |
*/*_The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of? |
| A. | Engine power |
| B. | Track curves |
| C. | Passenger Discomfort |
| D. | Track size |
| Answer» D. Track size | |
| 86. |
*/*_The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 87. |
*/*_Locomotives with monometer bogies have? |
| A. | Uneven distribution of tractive effect |
| B. | Suitability for passenger as well as freight service |
| C. | Lot of skidding |
| D. | Low coefficient of adhesion |
| Answer» C. Lot of skidding | |
| 88. |
*/*_Which of the following methods is used to control speed of 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction?? |
| A. | Reduced current method |
| B. | Tap changing control of transformer |
| C. | Series parallel operation of motors |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Series parallel operation of motors | |
| 89. |
*/*_Coefficient of adhesion is? |
| A. | High in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction |
| B. | Low in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction |
| C. | Equal in both AC. and D.C. traction |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» C. Equal in both AC. and D.C. traction | |
| 90. |
*/*_Energy consumption in propelling the train is required for which of the following?? |
| A. | Work against the resistance to motion |
| B. | Work against gravity while moving up the gradient |
| C. | Acceleration |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
*/*_The normal value of adhesion friction is? |
| A. | 0.12 |
| B. | 0.25 |
| C. | 0.40 |
| D. | 0.75 |
| Answer» C. 0.40 | |
| 92. |
*/*_In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through? |
| A. | Overhead wire |
| B. | Battery system |
| C. | Small turbo-generator |
| D. | Diesel engine generator |
| Answer» D. Diesel engine generator | |
| 93. |
*/*_The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around? |
| A. | 5 to 10 percent |
| B. | 15 to 20 percent |
| C. | 25 to 35 percent |
| D. | 35 to 45 percent |
| Answer» B. 15 to 20 percent | |
| 94. |
*/*_The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of? |
| A. | Resistance offered by air |
| B. | Friction at the track |
| C. | Friction at various parts of the rolling stock |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 95. |
*/*_The coasting retardation is around? |
| A. | 0.16 km phps |
| B. | 1.6 km phps |
| C. | 16 km phps |
| D. | 40 km phps |
| Answer» B. 1.6 km phps | |
| 96. |
*/*_Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors?? |
| A. | Retardation and acceleration values |
| B. | Gradient |
| C. | Distance between stops |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 97. |
*/*_The braking retardation is usually in the range? |
| A. | 0.15 to 0.30 km phps |
| B. | 0.30 to 0.6 km phps |
| C. | 0.6 to 2.4 km phps |
| D. | 3 to 5 km phps |
| Answer» E. | |
| 98. |
*/*_Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ?? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» D. Chandigarh | |
| 99. |
*/*_Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on following account? |
| A. | It has longer free running period |
| B. | It has longer coasting period |
| C. | Accelerating and braking periods are comparatively smaller |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 100. |
*/*_The horsepower of steam locomotives is? |
| A. | Up to 1500 |
| B. | 1500 to 2000 |
| C. | 2000 to 3000 |
| D. | 3000 to 4000 |
| Answer» B. 1500 to 2000 | |