TOP Electric Traction Multiple choice Questions and Answers pdf

11. In tramways 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
Ans: b

12. In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through
(a)     overhead wire
(b)     battery system
(c)    small turbo-generator
(d)    diesel engine generator
Ans: c

13.    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
Ans: c

14.    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
Ans: c

15.    Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to
(a)     2 percent 
(b)     10 percent
(c)      20 percent 
(d)     40 percent
Ans: a

16.    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
Ans: c

17.. The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is
(a)     single acting condensing type
(b)     single acting non-condensing type
(e)    double acting condensing type
(d)    double acting non-condensing type
Ans: b

18.    Electric locomotives in India are manufactured at
(a)     Jamalpur 
(b)     Bangalore
(c)     Chittranjan    
(d)     Gorakhpur
Ans: c

19.    The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to
(a)     reduce frietion
(b)     increase friction
(c)    facilitate braking
(d)    facilitate in taking turns
Ans: d

20.    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
Ans: b

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