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Category: Electric Traction
Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ?
A. Lucknow
B. Bhopal
C. Jaipur
D. Chandigarh
have maximum unbalanced forces_______________?
A. Diesel shunters
B. Steam locomotives
C. Electric locomotives
D. Diesel locomotives
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?
A. 50 to 200
B. 500 to 1000
C. 1500 to 2500
D. 3000 to 5000
Tractive effort is required to_____________?
A. overcome the gravity component of train mass
B. overcome friction, windage and curve resistance
C. accelerate the train mass
D. do all of the above
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
Due to which of the following co-efficient of adhesion improves ?
A. Rust on the rails
B. Dust on the rails
C. Sand on the rails
D. All of the above
Which of the following is the advantage of electric braking ?
A. It avoids wear of track
B. Motor continues to remain loaded during braking
C. It is instantaneous
D. More heat is generated during braking
Which of the following is the disadvantage of electric traction over other systems of traction ?
A. Corrosion problems in the under-ground pipe work
B. Short time power failure interrupts traffic for hours
C. High capital outlay in fixed installations beside route limitation
D. Interference with communication lines
C. All of the above
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
Quadrilateral speed-time curve pertains to which of the following services ?
A. Main line service
B. Urban service
C. Sub-urban service
D. Urban and sub-urban service
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