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101.

*/*________ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction.?

A. Delhi
B. Madras (Chennai)
C. Calcutta (kolkata)
D. Bombay (Mumbai)
Answer» E.
102.

*/*_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
103.

*/*_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
104.

*/*_The speed of a superfast train is?

A. 60 kmph
B. 75 kmph
C. 100 kmph
D. More than 100 kmph
Answer» E.
105.

*/*_Specific energy consumption is least in _______ service.?

A. Main line
B. Main line
C. Suburban
D. None of these
Answer» B. Main line
106.

*/*_Vacuum is created by which of the following??

A. Vacuum pump
B. Ejector
C. Any of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
107.

*/*_The pulsating torque exerted by steam locomotives causes which of the following??

A. Jolting and skidding
B. Hammer blow
C. Pitching
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Hammer blow
108.

*/*_Series motor is not suited for traction duty due to which of the following account??

A. Less current drain on the heavy load torque
B. Current surges after temporary switching off supply
C. Self relieving property
D. Commutating property at heavy load
Answer» C. Self relieving property
109.

*/*_Which of the following happens in Kando system??

A. Three phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
B. Single phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
C. Single phase supply is converted into three phase system
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
110.

*/*_In case of steam engines the steam pressure is?

A. 1 to 4 kgf/cm²
B. 5 to 8 kgf/cm²
C. 10 to 15 kgf/cm²
D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm²
Answer» D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm¬¨‚â§
111.

_ 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
112.

_ _______ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction.$?

A. Delhi
B. Madras (Chennai)
C. Calcutta (kolkata)
D. Bombay (Mumbai)
Answer» E.
113.

_ 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
114.

_ 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.
115.

_ 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
116.

_ The pulsating torque exerted by steam locomotives causes which of the following?$?

A. Jolting and skidding
B. Hammer blow
C. Pitching
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Hammer blow
117.

_ Vacuum is created by which of the following?$?

A. Vacuum pump
B. Ejector
C. Any of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
118.

_ The speed of a superfast train is$?

A. 60 kmph
B. 75 kmph
C. 100 kmph
D. More than 100 kmph
Answer» E.
119.

_ Specific energy consumption is least in _______ service.$?

A. Main line
B. Main line
C. Suburban
D. None of these
Answer» B. Main line
120.

_ 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
121.

_ In case of steam engines the steam pressure is$?

A. 1 to 4 kgf/cm²
B. 5 to 8 kgf/cm²
C. 10 to 15 kgf/cm²
D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm²
Answer» D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm¬¨‚â§
122.

_ Which of the following happens in Kando system?$?

A. Three phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
B. Single phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
C. Single phase supply is converted into three phase system
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
123.

_ Series motor is not suited for traction duty due to which of the following account?$?

A. Less current drain on the heavy load torque
B. Current surges after temporary switching off supply
C. Self relieving property
D. Commutating property at heavy load
Answer» C. Self relieving property
124.

_ ________ have maximum unbalanced forces$?

A. Diesel saunters
B. Steam locomotives
C. Electric locomotives
D. Diesel locomotives
Answer» C. Electric locomotives
125.

_ Electric locomotives in India are manufactured at$?

A. Jamalpur
B. Bangalore
C. Chittaranjan
D. Gorakhpur
Answer» D. Gorakhpur
126.

_Automatic signaling is used for which of the following trains?$?

A. Mail and express trains
B. Superfast trains
C. Suburban and Urban electric trains
D. All trains
Answer» C. Suburban and Urban electric trains
127.

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
128.

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
129.

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
130.

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
131.

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.
132.

The specific energy consumption of a train depends on which of the following?$?

A. Acceleration and retardation
B. Gradient
C. Distance covered
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
133.

The voltage used for suburban trains in D.C. system is usually$?

A. 12 V
B. 24 V
C. 220 V
D. 600 to 750 V
Answer» E.
134.

For given maximum axle load tractive efforts of AC. locomotive will be$?

A. Less than that of D.C. locomotive
B. More than that of D.C. locomotive
C. Equal to that of D.C. locomotive
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Equal to that of D.C. locomotive
135.

The value of coefficient of adhesion will be high when rails are$?

A. Greased
B. Wet
C. Sprayed with oil
D. Cleaned with sand
Answer» E.
136.

The friction at the track is proportional to$?

A. 1/speed
B. 1/(speed)²
C. Speed
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
137.

_________ frequency is not common in low frequency traction system$?

A. 40 Hz
B. 25 Hz
C. 16 Hz
D. None of these
Answer» B. 25 Hz
138.

Main traction systems used in India are, those using$?

A. Electric locomotives
B. Diesel engine locomotives
C. Steam engine locomotives
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
139.

The return circuit for tram cars is through$?

A. Neutral wire
B. Rails
C. Cables
D. Common earthing
Answer» C. Cables
140.

In India diesel locomotives are manufactured at$?

A. Ajmer
B. Varanasi
C. Bangalore
D. Jamalpur
Answer» C. Bangalore
141.

Which of the following is an advantage of electric traction over other methods of traction?

A. Faster acceleration
B. No pollution problems
C. Better braking action
D. All of the above
Answer» B. No pollution problems
142.

Suri transmission is

A. Electrical pneumatic
B. Mechanical electrical
C. Hydro mechanical
D. Hydro pneumatic
Answer» D. Hydro pneumatic
143.

Watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services.

A. 15 - 20
B. 50 - 75
C. 120 - 150
D. 160 - 200
Answer» C. 120 - 150
144.

For three-phase induction motors which of the following is the least efficient method of speed control?

A. Cascade control
B. Pole changing
C. Rheostat control
D. Combination of cascade and pole changing
Answer» D. Combination of cascade and pole changing
145.

An ideal traction system should have

A. Easy speed control
B. High starting tractive effort
C. Equipment capable of withstanding large temporary loads
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
146.

Long distance railways use which of the following?

A. 200 V D.C.
B. 25 kV single phase A.C.
C. 25 kV two phase A.C.
D. 25 kV three phase A.C.
Answer» C. 25 kV two phase A.C.
147.

Power for lighting in passenger coach, in a long distance electric train, is provided

A. Directly through overhead electric line
B. Through individual generator of bogie and batteries
C. Through rails
D. Through locomotive
Answer» C. Through rails
148.

For 25 kV single phase system power supply frequency is

A. 60 Hz
B. 50 Hz
C. 25 Hz
D. 16 Hz
Answer» C. 25 Hz
149.

Quadrilateral speed-time curve pertains to which of the following services?

A. Main line service
B. Urban service
C. Suburban service
D. Urban and suburban service
Answer» E.
150.

The speed of a locomotive is controlled by

A. Flywheel
B. Gear box
C. Applying brakes
D. Regulating steam flow to engine
Answer» B. Gear box