Electric Traction Mcqs - Set 1

1)   The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around_____________?

a. 5 to 10 percent
b. 15 to 20 percent
c. 25 to 35 percent
d. 35 to 45 percent
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 5 to 10 percent

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2)   _________ locomotive has the highest operational availability?

a. Electric
b. Diesel
c. Steam
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Electric

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3)   The speed of a locomotive is controlled by_______________?

a. flywheel
b. gear box
c. applying brakes 11
d. regulating steam flow to engine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: regulating steam flow to engine

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4)   The horsepower of steam locomotives is______________?

a. up to 1500
b. 1500 to 2000
c. 2000 to 3000
d. 3000 to 4000
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: up to 1500

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5)   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
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of the above

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6)   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
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 22 V

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7)   For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?

a. 50 to 200
b. 500 to 1000
c. 1500 to 2500
d. 3000 to 5000
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1500 to 2500

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8)   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
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Faster acceleration

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9)   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.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 25 kV single phase A.C.

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10)   In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through_____________?

a. overhead wire
b. battery system
c. small turbo-generator
d. diesel engine generator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: small turbo-generator

Explanation:
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