ELECTRIC TRACTION QUIZ

The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to

15

5

10

20

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The return circuit for tram cars is through A. Neutral wire

Neutral wire

Common earthing

Cables

Rails

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In case of steam engines the steam pressure is

10 to 15 kgf/cm²

5 to 8 kgf/cm²

25 to 35 kgf/cm²

1 to 4 kgf/cm²

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When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is acute when

Wheel base of axles is more

Degree of curvature is more

None of the listed here

Both of the listed here

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Main traction systems used in India are, those using

Steam engine locomotives

All of the listed here

Diesel engine locomotives

Electric locomotives

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

Reduce friction

Facilitate in taking turns

Facilitate braking

Increase friction

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

All of the listed here

Steam locomotives

Diesel locomotives

Electric locomotives

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_______ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction.

Calcutta (kolkata)

Delhi

Bombay (Mumbai)

Madras (Chennai)

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Due to which of the following coefficient of adhesion improves?

Dust on the rails

Rust on the rails

Sand on the rails

All of the listed here

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

Gradient

Distance between stops

Retardation and acceleration values

All of the listed here

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