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151.

Tractive effort is required to

A. Overcome the gravity component of train mass
B. Overcome friction, windage and curve resistance
C. Accelerate the train mass
D. Do all of the above
Answer» E.
152.

Which of the following is the voltage for single phase A.C. system?

A. 22 V
B. 440 V
C. 5 kV
D. 15 kV
Answer» B. 440 V
153.

Battery operated trucks are used in

A. Steel mills
B. Power stations
C. Narrow gauge traction
D. Factories for material transportation
Answer» E.
154.

_________ locomotive has the highest operational availability.

A. Electric
B. Diesel
C. Steam
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Diesel
155.

In case of ___________ free running and coasting periods are generally long.

A. Mainline service
B. Urban service
C. Suburban service
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Urban service
156.

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

A. Steam locomotives
B. Diesel locomotives
C. Electric locomotives
D. Equal in all of the above
Answer» C. Electric locomotives
157.

Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to

A. 2 percent
B. 10 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 40 percent
Answer» B. 10 percent
158.

In case of locomotives the tractive power is provided by

A. Single cylinder double acting steam engine
B. Double cylinder, single acting steam engine
C. Double cylinder, double acting steam engine
D. Single stage steam turbine
Answer» D. Single stage steam turbine
159.

The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly

A. 20 to 25 percent
B. 30 to 40 percent
C. 45 to 55 percent
D. 60 to 70 percent
Answer» B. 30 to 40 percent
160.

Which of the following braking systems is used on steam locomotives?

A. Hydraulic system
B. Pneumatic system
C. Vacuum system
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
161.

Coefficient of adhesion reduces due to the presence of which of the following?

A. Sand on rails
B. Dew on rails
C. Oil on the rails
D. Both (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
162.

In main line service as compared to urban and suburban service

A. Distance between the stops is more
B. Maximum speed reached is high
C. Acceleration and retardation rates are low
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
163.

The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to

A. Reduce friction
B. Increase friction
C. Facilitate braking
D. Facilitate in taking turns
Answer» E.
164.

Specific energy consumption becomes

A. More on steeper gradient
B. More with high train resistance
C. Less if distance between stops is more
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
165.

In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly

A. 150 to 175 kg
B. 100 to 120 kg
C. 60 to 80 kg
D. 28 to 30 kg
Answer» E.
166.

Due to which of the following coefficient of adhesion improves?

A. Rust on the rails
B. Dust on the rails
C. Sand on the rails
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
167.

Automatic signalling 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
168.

Which of the following braking systems on the locomotives is costly?

A. Regenerative braking on electric locomotives
B. Vacuum braking on diesel locomotives
C. Vacuum braking on steam locomotives
D. All braking systems are equally costly
Answer» B. Vacuum braking on diesel locomotives
169.

In India, electrification of railway track was done for the first time in which of the following years?

A. 1820 - 1825
B. 1880 - 1885
C. 1925 - 1932
D. 1947 - 1954
Answer» D. 1947 - 1954
170.

Overhead lines for power supply to tram cars are at a minimum height of

A. 3 m
B. 6 m
C. 10 m
D. 15 m
Answer» D. 15 m