Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ?
A. Lucknow
B. Bhopal
C. Jaipur
D. Chandigarh
Electric Traction
The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly_______________?
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
The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to_____________?
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
Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to_______________?
Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to_______________?
A. 2 percent
B. 10 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 40 percent
In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through_____________?
In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through_____________?
A. overhead wire
B. battery system
C. small turbo-generator
D. diesel engine generator
Long distance railways use which of the following ?
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.
Which of the following is an advantage of electric traction over other methods of traction ?
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
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?
A. 50 to 200
B. 500 to 1000
C. 1500 to 2500
D. 3000 to 5000
Which of the following is the voltage for single phase A.C. system ?
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
E. None of the above
Main traction systems used in India are, those using______________?
Main traction systems used in India are, those using______________?
A. electric locomotives
B. diesel engine locomotives
C. steam engine locomotives
D. diesel electric locomotives
E. all of the above