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Q1 ⇒ Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to 10 percent [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 2 percent 20 percent 40 percent |
Q2 ⇒ Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ? Jaipur [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Lucknow Bhopal Chandigarh |
Q3 ⇒ Co-efficient of adhesion is low in case of D.C. traction than in the case of A.C. traction [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] high in case of D.C. traction than in the case of A.C. traction equal in both A.C. and D.C. traction any of the above |
Q4 ⇒ Vacuumcreated by which of the following? Any of the above [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Vacuum pump Ejector None of the above |
Q5 ⇒ Locomotive having monomotor bogies all of the above [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] has better co-efficient of adhesion are suited both for passanger as well as freight service has better riding qualities due to the reduction of lateral forces |
Q6 ⇒ The return circuit for tramcars is through rails [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] neutral wire cables common earthing |
Q7 ⇒ In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly 28 to 30 kg [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 150 to 175 kg 100 to 120 kg 60 to 80 kg |
Q8 ⇒ Which of the following track is electrified Delhi - Howra [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Delhi - Bombay Delhi - Madras Delhi - Ahmedabad |
Q9 ⇒ For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is 1500 to 2500 [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 50 to 200 500 to 1000 3000 to 5000 |
Q10 ⇒ In case of steam engines the steam pressure is 10 to 15 kgf/cm2 [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] 1 to 4 kgf/cm2 5 to 8 kgf/cm2 25 to 35 kgf/cm2 |
Q11 ⇒ Which of the following is the advantage of electric braking ? It avoids wear of track [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Motor continues to remain loaded during braking It is instantaneous More heat is generated during braking |
Q12 ⇒ Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on following account all of the above [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] it has longer free running period it has longer coasting period accelerating and bralting periods are comparatively smaller |
Q13 ⇒ The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of all of the above [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] resistance offered by air friction at the track friction at various parts of the rolling stock |
Q14 ⇒ Series motor is not suitable for traction duty due to which of the following account ? Current surges after temporary switching off supply [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Less current drain on the heavy load torque Self relieving property Commutating property at heavy load |
Q15 ⇒ Specific energy consumption is least in ____ service. main line [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] urban suburban |
Q16 ⇒ Which of the following happens in Kando system ? Single phase supply is converted into three phase system [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Three phase AC. is converted into D.C. Single phase A.C. is converted into D.C. None of the above |
Q17 ⇒ _____ is the method of braking in which motor armature remains connected to the supply and draws power from it producing torque opposite to the direction of motion. Plugging [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Rheostatic braking Regerative braking |
Q18 ⇒ ____ locomotive has the highest operational availability. Electric [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Diesel Steam |
Q19 ⇒ The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is double acting non-condensing type [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] single acting condensing type single acting non-condensing type double acting condensing type |
Q20 ⇒ Which of the following braking systems on the locomotives is costly ? Regenerative braking on electric locomotives [other wrong options] [Discuss in forum] Vacuum braking on diesel locomotives Vacuum braking on steam locomotives All braking systems are equally costly |
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