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IMPORTANT MCQ- HEATING AND WELDING

1. Which of the following is an advantage of heating by electricity ?
(a) Quicker operation
(b) Higher efficiency
(c) Absence of flue gases
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
2. ________ has the highest value of thermal conductivity.
(a) Copper
(b) Aluminium
(c) Brass
(d) Steel
Ans: a
3. Which of the following heating methods has maximum power factor ?
(a) Arc heating
(b) Dielectric heating
(c) Induction heating
(d) Resistance heating
Ans: d
4 method has leading power factor
(a) Resistance heating
(b) Dielectric heating
(c) Arc heating
(d) Induction heating
Ans: b
5 is used for heating non-conducting materials.
(a) Eddy current heating
(b) Arc heating
(c) Induction heating
(d) Dielectric heating
Ans: d
6. Which of the following methods of heating is not dependent on the frequency of supply ?
(a) Induction heating
(b) Dielectric heating
(c) Electric resistance heating
(d) All of the above
Ans: c
7. When a body reflects entire radiation incident on it, then it is known as
(a) white body
(b) grey body
(c) black body
(d) transparent body
Ans: a
8. For the transmission of heat from one body to another
(a) temperature of the two bodies must be different
(b) both bodies must be solids
(c) both bodies must be in contact
(d) at least one of the bodies must have some source of heating
Ans: a
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9. Heat transfer by condition will not occur when
(a) bodies are kept in vacuum
(b) bodies are immersed in water
(c) bodies are exposed to thermal radiations
(d) temperatures of the two bodies are identical
Ans: d
10. A perfect black body is one that
(a) transmits all incident radiations
(b) absorbs all incident radiations
(c) reflects all incident radiations
(d) absorbs, reflects and transmits all incident radiations
Ans: b
11. Heat is transferred simultaneously by condition, convection and radiation
(a) inside boiler furnaces
(b) during melting of ice
(c) through the surface of the insulted pipe carrying steam
(d) from refrigerator coils to freezer of a refrigerator
Ans: a
12. The process of heat transfer during the reentry of satellites and missiles, at very high speeds,
into earth’s atmosphere is known as
(a) ablation
(b) radiation
(c) viscous dissipation
(d) irradiation
Ans: a
13. Which of the following has the highest value of thermal conductivity ?
(a) Water
(b) Steam
(c) Solid ice
(d) Melting ice
Ans: c
14. Induction heating process is based on which of the following principles ?
(a) Thermal ion release principle
(b) Nucleate heating principle
(c) Resistance heating principle
(d) Electro-magnetic induction princi¬ple
Ans: d
15. Which of the following insulating materials was suitable for low temperature applications ?
(a) Asbestos paper
(b) Diatomaceous earth
(c) 80 percent magnesia
(d) Cork
Ans: b
16. A non-dimensional number generally associated with natural convection heat transfer is
(a) Prandtl number
(b) Grashoff number
(c) Pecelet number
(d) Nusselt number
Ans: b
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17. The temperature inside a furnace is usually measured by which of the following ?
(a) Optical pyrometer
(b) Mercury thermometer
(c) Alcohol thermometer
(d) Any of the above
Ans: a
18. Which of the following will happen if the thickness of refractory wall of furnace is increased ?
(a) Heat loss through furnace wall will increase
(b) Temperature inside the furnace will fall
(c) Temperature on the outer surface of furnace walls will drop
(d) Energy consumption will increase
Ans: c
19. The material of the heating element for a furnace should have
(a) lower melting point
(b) higher temperature coefficient
(c) high specific resistance
(d) all of the above
Ans: c
20. In a resistance furnace the atmosphere is
(a) oxidising
(b) deoxidising
(c) reducing
(d) neutral
Ans: a
21. By which of the following methods the temperature inside arc nace can be varied ?
(a) By disconnecting some of the heating elements
(b) By varying the operating voltage
(c) By varying the current through heating elements
(d) By any of the above method
Ans: d
22. In induction heating ______ is abnormally high.
(a) phase angle
(b) frequency
(c) current
(d) voltage
Ans: b
23. By the use of which of the following, high frequency power supply for induction furnaces can be
obtained ?
(a) Coreless transformers
(b) Current transformers
(c) Motor-generator set
(d) Multi-phase transformer
Ans: c
24. Induction furnaces are employed for which of the following ?
(a) Heat treatment of castings
(b) Heating of insulators
(c) Melting aluminium
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
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25. In an electric room heat convector the method of heating used is
(a) arc heating
(b) resistance heating
(c) induction heating
(d) dielectric heating
Ans: b
26. In a domestic cake baking oven the temperature is controlled by
(a) voltage variation
(b) thermostat
(c) auto-transformer
(d) series-parallel operation
Ans: d
27. In an electric press mica is used
(a) as an insulator
(b) as a device for power factor improvement
(c) for dielectric heating
(d) for induction heating
Ans: a
28. Induction heating takes place iitwhich of the following ?
(a) Insulating materials
(b) Conducting materials which are magnetic
(c) Conducting materials which are non-magnetic
(d) Conducting materials which may or may not be magnetic
Ans: d
29. For heating element high resistivity material is chosen to
(a) reduce the length of heating element
(b) increase the life of the heating element
(c) reduce the effect of oxidation
(d) produce large amount of heat
Ans: a
30. In resistance heating highest working temperature is obtained from heating elements made of
(a) nickel copper
(b) nichrome
(c) silicon carbide
(d) silver
Ans: c
31. For intermittent work which of the following furnaces is suitable ?
(a) Indirect arc furnace
(b) Core less furnace
(c) Either of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
32. Due to which of the following reasons it is desirable to have short arc length ?
(a) To achieve better heating
(b) To increase the life of roof refractory
(c) To have better stirring action
(d) To reduce problem of oxidation
(e) All of the above
Ans: e
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33. In the indirect resistance heating method, maximum heat-transfer takes place by
(a) radiation
(b) convection
(c) conduction
(d) any of the above
Ans: a
34. Properly of low temperature co-eflficient of heating element is desired due to which of the
following reasons ?
(a) To avoid initial rush of current
(b) To avoid change in kW rating with temperature
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Either (a) or (b)
Ans: c
35. Which of the following methods is used to control temperature in resistance furnaces ?
(a) Variation of resistance
(b) Variation of voltage
(c) Periodical switching on and off of the supply
(d) All of the above methods
Ans: d
36. It is desirable to operate the arc furnaces at power factor of
(a) zero
(b) 0.707 lagging
(c) unity
(d) 0.707 leading
Ans: b
37. Radiations from a black body are proportional to
(a) T1
(b) T2
(c) T3
(d) T*
Ans: d
38. In arc furnace the function of choke is
(a) to stabilize the arc
(b) to imprpve, power factor
(c) to reduce severity of the surge
(d) none of the above
Ans: a
39. Ajax Wyatt furnace is started when
(a) it is filled below core level
(b) it is filled above core level
(c) it is fully empty
(d) none of the above
Ans: b
40. In electric press, mica is used because it is _______ conductor of heat but/and ________
conductor of electricity.
(a) bad, good
(b) bad, bad
(c) good, bad
(d) good, good
Ans:
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41. Resistance variation method of temperature control is done by connecting resistance elements in
(a) series
(b) parallel
(c) series-parallel connections
(d) star-delta connections
(e) all of the above ways
Ans: e
42. Hysteresis loss and eddy current loss are used in
(a) induction heating of steel
(b) dielectric heating
(c) induction heating of brass
(d) resistance heating
Ans: a
43. In heating the ferromagnetic material by induction heating, heat is produced due to
(a) induced current flow through the charge
(b) hysteresis loss taking place below curie temperature
(c) due to hysteresis loss as well as eddy current loss takingplace in the charge
(d) none of the above factors
Ans: c
44. Radiant heating is used for which of the following ?
(a) Annealing of metals
(b) Melting of ferrous metals
(c) Heating of liquids in electric kettle
(d) Drying of paints and varnishes
Ans: d
45. Which of the following devices is necessarily required for automatic temperature control in a
furnace ?
(a) Thermostat
(b) Thermocouple
(c) Auto-transformer
(d) Heating elements of variable resis-tance material
Ans: b
46. For radiant heating around 2250°C, the heating elements are made of
(a) copper alloy
(b) carbon
(c) tungsten alloy
(d) stainless steel alloy
Ans: c
47. Which of the following is an advantage of eddy current heating ?
(a) The amount of heat generated can be controlled accurately
(b) Heat at very high rate can be gene-rated
(c) The area of the surface over which heat is produced can be accurately controlled
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
48. The electrode of a direct arc furnace is made of
(a) tungsten
(b) graphite
(c) silver
(d) copper
Ans: b
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49. Direct arc furnaces have which of the following power factors ?
(a) Unity
(b) Low, lagging
(c) Low, leading
(d) Any of the above
Ans: b
50. In direct arc furnace, which of the following has high value ?
(a) Current
(b) Voltage
(c) Power factor
(d) All of the above
Ans: a
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Utilization of Electrical Energy MCQ PDF 2

1) If the blowpipe is moved to and fro frequently while cutting the kerf will

1. not be affected
2. be less
3. of correct size
4. be more

Answer-D

2) In gas cutting, if too little cutting oxygen is supplied

1. the metal will be cooled down

2. the kerf will be narrow
3. the kert will be wide
4. the metal will fail to cut completely

Answer-D

3) The top edge is melted round and the cutface is not smooth in gas cutting. This is due to

1. extremely slow cutting speed

2. insufficient acetylene pressure
3. the tip being held too high
4. too much cutting oxygen pressure

Answer-C

4) In a gas cut plate, the cut shows groove sand has deep drag lines. This is due to

1. tip too close to the cut surface

2. too much travel speed
3. less oxygen pressure
4. smaller size cutting nozzle

Answer-A

5) In a gas cut plate, the cut is high quality although there is some surface roughness caused by
vertical drag lines.This is due to

1. too slow cutting speed

2. smaller size cutting nozzle
3. impure cutting oxygen
4. less preheating flame

Answer-A

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6) The size of the cutting nozzle used in oxyacetylene cutting process depends mainly on

1. thickness of metal to be cut

2. purity of oxygen
3. duration of cut
4. type of cutting blowpipe

Answer-A

7) Which of the following types is not fillet weld

1. T-joint
2. Corner joint
3. lap joint
4. butt joint

Answer-D

8) Double-V and double-U butt welds are used for plates of thickness

1. 1 - 5 mm
2. 5 - 10 mm
3. 10 - 15 mm
4. above 15 mm

Answer-D

9) Which material is not used for making non-consumable electrodes

1. Carbon
2. Tungsten
3. Graphite
4. Sodium

Answer-D

10) Which of the following is an example of plastic welding

1. Gas welding
2. Arc welding
3. Thermit welding
4. Forge welding

Answer-D

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11) Which of the following is not a type of arc welding

1. Submerged
2. Plasma
3. Air-acetylene
4. Electro-slag

Answer-C

12) Which of the following is an example of fusion welding

1. Arc welding
2. Resistance welding
3. Thermit welding with pressure
4. Forge welding

Answer-A

13) Which of the following welding process is used for welding of sheet metals in automobile and
air craft industries

1. Resistance welding
2. Thermit welding
3. Gas tungsten arc welding
4. Shield metal arc welding

Answer-A

14) In which of the following process, heat is created by blacksmith fire

1. Seam welding
2. Spot welding
3. Projection welding
4. Forge welding

Answer-D

15) Heat is created by chemical reaction in

1. Tungsten arc welding

2. Thermit welding
3. Oxy-acetylene welding
4. Resistance welding

Answer-B

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16) In resistance welding, two electrodes are made of

1. Copper
2. Iron
3. Bronze
4. Aluminium

Answer-A

17) Acetylene can be prepared by the chemical reaction between

1. Hydrogen and Calcium carbide

2. Water and Calcium carbonate
3. Water and Calcium carbide
4. Hydrogen and Calcium carbonate

Answer-C

18) Which flame is suitable for cutting operations

1. Oxidising flame
2. Carburising flame
3. Neutral flame
4. None of these

Answer-A

19) Which flame is suitable for welding steel

1. Oxidising flame
2. Carburising flame
3. Neutral flame
4. None of these

Answer-B

20) Which of the following is not true for gas welding

1. There are safety problems in storing and handling the gases

2. Heat effected zone and distortion are less as compare to arc welding
3. It is slower than arc welding
4. It is suitable for thin sheets

Answer-B

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IMPORTANT MCQ- ELECTRIC TRACTION
1. 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
Ans: a
2. 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
Ans: a
3. 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.
Ans: b
4. The speed of a locomotive is controlled by
(a) flywheel
(b) gear box
(c) applying brakes 11.
(d) regulating steam flow to engine
Ans:
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
Ans: e
6, in India diesel locomotives are manufactured at
(a) Ajmer
(b) Varanasi
(c) Bangalore
(d) Jamalpur
Ans: b
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
Ans: c
8. _______ locomotive has the highest operational availability.
(a) Electric
(b) Diesel
(c) Steam
Ans: a
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9. The horsepower of steam locomotives is
(a) up to 1500
(b) 1500 to 2000
(c) 2000 to 3000
(d) 3000 to 4000
Ans: a
10. 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
Ans: a
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
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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 friction
(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
21. The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly
(a) 20 to 25 percent
(b) 30 to 40 percent
(c) 45 to 55 percent
(d) 60 to 70 percent
Ans: a
22. The speed of a superfast train is
(a) 60 kmph
(b) 75 kmph
(c) 100 kmph
(d) more than 100 kmph
Ans: d
23. The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad
gauge is usually restricted to
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 14
(d) 17
Ans: b
24. Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Bhopal
(c) Jaipur
(d) Chandigarh
Ans: c
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25. 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
Ans: a
Which of the following braking systems on the locomotives is costly ?
(a) Regenerative braking on electric locomotives
(b) Vacuum braking on diesel locomotives
(c) Vacuum braking on steam locomotives
(d) All braking systems are equally costly
Ans: a
27. 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
Ans: d
28. For given maximum axle load tractive efforts of AC. locomotive will be
(a) less than that of D.C. locomotive
(b) more than that of D.C. locomotive
(c) equal to that of D.C. locomotive
(d) none of the above
Ans: b
29. Co-efficient of adhesion reduces due to the presence of which of the following ?
(a) Sand on rails
(b) Dew on rails
(c) Oil on the rails
(d) both (b) and (c)
Ans: d
30. 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
Ans: d
31. 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
Ans: d
32. 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
Ans: c
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33. Co-efficient of adhesion is
(a) high in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction
(b) low in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction
(c) equal in both AC. and D.C. traction
(d) any of the above
Ans: b
34. Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on
following account
(a) it has longer free running period
(b) it has longer coasting period
(c) accelerating and braking periods are comparatively smaller
(d) all of the above
Ans: d
35. The rate of acceleration on suburban orurban services is restricted by the consideration of
(a) Engine power
(b) Track curves
(c) Passenger Discomfort
(d) Track size
Ans: c
36. The specific energy consumption of a train depends on which of the following ?
(a) Acceleration and retardation
(b) Gradient
(c) Distance covered
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
37. The friction at the track is proportional to
(a) 1/speed
(b) l/(speed)2
(c) speed
(d) none of the above
Ans: c
38. The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to
(a) speed
(b) (speed)
(c) (speed)
(d) 1/speed
Ans: b
39. The normal value of adhesion friction is
(a) 0.12
(b) 0.25
(c) 0.40
(d) 0.75
Ans: b
40. The pulsating torque exerted by steam locomotives causes which of the following?
(a) Jolting and skidding
(b) Hammer blow
(c) Pitching
(d) All of the above
Ans: a
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41. Which of the following braking systems is used on steam locomotives ?
(a) Hydraulic system
(b) Pneumatic system
(c) Vacuum system
(d) None of the above
Ans: c
42. Vacuum is created by which of the following?
(a) Vacuum pump
(b) Ejector
(c) Any of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans: c
43. The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of
(a) resistance offered by air
(b) friction at the track
(c) friction at various parts of the rolling stock
(d) all of the above
Ans: d
44. Battery operated trucks are used in
(a) steel mills
(b) power stations
(c) narrow gauge traction
(d) factories for material transportation
Ans: d
45 method can bring the locomotive to dead stop.
(a) Plugging braking
(b) Rheostatic braking
(c) Regenerative braking
(d) None of the above
Ans: a
46. The value of co-efficient of adhesion will be high when rails are
(a) greased
(b) wet
(c) sprayed with oil
(d) cleaned with sand
Ans: d
47. The voltage used for suburban trains in D.C. system is usually
(a) 12 V
(b) 24 V
(c) 220 V
(d) 600 to 750 V
Ans: d
48. For three-phase induction motors which of the following is the least efficient method of speed
control ?
(a) Cascade control
(b) Pole changing
(c) Rheostat control
(d) Combination of cascade and pole changing
Ans: c
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49. Specific energy consumption becomes
(a) more on steeper gradient
(b) more with high train resistance
(c) less if distance between stops is more
(d) all of the above
Ans: d
50. In main line service as compared to urban and suburban service
(a) distance between the stops is more
(b) maximum speed reached is high
(c) acceleration and retardation rates are low
(d) all of the above
Ans: d
51. Locomotive having monomotor bogies
(a) has better coefficient of adhesion
(b) are suited both for passanger as well as freight service
(c) has better riding qualities due to the reduction of lateral forces
(d) has all above qualities
Ans: d
52. Series motor is not suited for traction duty due to which of the following account ?
(a) Less current drain on the heavy load torque
(b) Current surges after temporary switching off supply
(c) Self relieving property
(d) Commutating property at heavy load
Ans: b
53. When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is
acute when
(a) wheel base of axles is more
(b) degree of curvature is more
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above
Ans: c
54. Energy consumption in propelling the train is required for which of the following?
(a) Work against the resistance to motion
(b) Work against gravity while moving up the gradient
(c) Acceleration
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
55. An ideal traction system should have
(a) easy speed control
(b) high starting tractive effort
(c) equipment capable of with standing large temporary loads
(d) all of the above
Ans: d
56 have maximum unbalanced forces
(a) Diesel shunters
(b) Steam locomotives
(c) Electric locomotives
(d) Diesel locomotives
Ans: b
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57. Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors ?
(a) Retardation and acceleration values
(b) Gradient
(c) Distance between stops
(d) All of the above
Ans: d
58. In case of ________ free running and coasting periods are generally long.
(a) main-line service
(b) urban service
(c) sub-urban service
(d) all of the above
Ans: a
59. Overhead lines for power supply to tramcars are at a minimum height of
(a) 3 m
(b) 6 m
(c) 10 m
(d) 15 m
Ans: c
60. The return circuit for tramcars is through
(a) neutral wire
(b) rails
(c) cables
(d) common earthing
Ans: b
61. Specific energy consumption is least in _______ service.
(a) main line
(b) urban
(c) suburban
Ans: a
62. Locomotives with monometer bogies have
(a) uneven distribution of tractive effect
(b) suitability for passanger as well as freight service
(c) lot of skidding
(d) low co-efficient of adhesion
Ans: b
63 _______ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction.
(a) Delhi
(b) Madras
(c) Calcutta
(d) Bombay
Ans: d
64 _______ frequency is not common in low frequency traction system
(a) 40 Hz
(b) 25 Hz
(c) 16 Hz
Ans: a
65. For 25 kV single phase system power supply frequency is
(a) 60 Hz
(b) 50 Hz
(c) 25 Hz
(d) 16 Hz
Ans: b
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66. Power for lighting in passanger coach, in a long distance electric train, is provided
(a) directly through overhead electric line
(b) through individual generator of bogie and batteries
(c) through rails
(d) through locomotive
Ans: b
67. In India, electrification of railway track was done for the first time in which of the following years
?
(a) 1820—1825
(b) 1880—1885
(c) 1925—1932
(d) 1947—1954
Ans: c
68. Suri transmission is
(a) electrical-pneumatic
(b) mechanical-electrical
(c) hydro-mechanical
(d) hydro-pneumatic
Ans: c
69. In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly
(a) 150 to 175 kg
(b) 100 to 120 kg
(c) 60 to 80 kg
(d) 28 to 30 kg
Ans: d
70. Which of the following happens in Kando system ?
(a) Three phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
(b) Single phase A.C. is converted into D.C.
(c) Single phase supply is converted into three phase system
(d) None of the above
Ans: c
71. For which of the following locomotives the maintenance requirements are the least?
(a) Steam locomotives
(b) Diesel locomotives
(c) Electric locomotives
(d) Equal in all of the above
Ans: b
72. Which of the following methods is used to control speed of 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction ?
(a) Reduced current method
(b) Tap changing control of transformer
(c) Series parallel operation of motors
(d) All of the above
Ans: b
73. If the co-efficient of adhesion on dry rails is 0.26, which of the following could be the value for wet
rails ?
(a) 0.3
(b) 0.26
(c) 0.225
(d) 0.16
Ans: d
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74 watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services.
(a) 15—20
(b) 50—75
(c) 120—150
(d) 160—200
Ans: b
75. The braking retardation is usually in the range
(a) 0.15 to 0.30 km phps
(b) 0.30 to 0.6 km phps
(c) 0.6 to 2.4 km phps
(d) 3 to 5 km phps
(e) 10 to 15 km phps
Ans: d
79. The rate of acceleration on suburban orurban service is in the range
(a) 0.2 to 0.5 km phps
(b) 1.6 to 4.0 km phps
(c) 5 to 10 km phps
(d) 15 to 25 km phps
Ans: b
80. The coasting retardation is around
(a) 0.16 km phps
(b) 1.6 km phps
(c) 16 km phps
(d) 40 km phps
Ans: a