ELECTRIC TRACTION QUIZ

Which of the following state capitals (in India) is not on broad gauge track?

Jaipur

Lucknow

Chandigarh

Bhopal

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The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of

Track size

Passenger Discomfort

Engine power

Track curves

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An ideal traction system should have

High starting tractive effort

Equipment capable of withstanding large temporary loads

All of the listed here

Easy speed control

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The coasting retardation is around

3.6 km phps

2.6 km phps

0.16 km phps

1.6 km phps

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Suri transmission is

Hydro pneumatic

Hydro mechanical

Mechanical electrical

Electrical pneumatic

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

Oil on the rails

Sand on rails

Both Dew on rails and Oil on the rails

Dew on rails

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Long distance railways use which of the following?

25 kV two phase A.C.

25 kV single phase A.C.

25 kV three phase A.C.

200 V D.C.

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

No pollution problems

All of the listed here

Better braking action

Faster acceleration

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For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is

2000 to 2500

500 to 1000

1500 to 2500

1000 to 2000

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Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors?

Retardation and acceleration values

All of the listed here

Gradient

Distance between stops

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