Electric Traction — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Superfast trains is the correct answer to “Automatic signaling is used for which of the following trains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

10 to 15 kgf/cm2 is the correct answer to “In case of steam engines the steam pressure is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

All of the above is the correct answer to “The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

28 to 30 kg is the correct answer to “In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Speed is the correct answer to “The friction at the track is proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is acute when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

5 to 10 percent is the correct answer to “The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Diesel locomotives is the correct answer to “For which of the following locomotives the maintenance requirements are the least”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Plugging braking is the correct answer to “Methods can bring the locomotive to dead stop.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Jaipur is the correct answer to “Which of the following state capitals (in India) is not on broad gauge track”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

(Speed)2 is the correct answer to “The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Vacuum system is the correct answer to “Which of the following braking systems is used on steam locomotives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

All of the above is the correct answer to “An ideal traction system should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Has all above qualities is the correct answer to “Locomotive having mono-motor bogies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Tap changing control of transformer is the correct answer to “Which of the following methods is used to control speed of 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

20 to 25 percent is the correct answer to “The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Rheostat control is the correct answer to “For three-phase induction motors which of the following is the least efficient method of speed control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

It avoids wear of track is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the advantage of electric braking”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

All of the above is the correct answer to “Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on following account”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Suitability for passenger as well as freight service is the correct answer to “Locomotives with monometer bogies have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Double cylinder, double acting steam engine is the correct answer to “In case of locomotives the tractive power is provided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

50 - 75 is the correct answer to “Watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Single acting non-condensing type is the correct answer to “The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Up to 1500 is the correct answer to “The horsepower of steam locomotives is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

10 is the correct answer to “The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

2 percent is the correct answer to “Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Hydro mechanical is the correct answer to “Suri transmission is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

High capital outlay in fixed installations beside route limitation is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the disadvantage of electric traction over other systems of traction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Bombay (Mumbai) is the correct answer to “_______ was the first city in India to adopt electric traction.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Passenger Discomfort is the correct answer to “The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

1925 - 1932 is the correct answer to “In India, electrification of railway track was done for the first time in which of the following years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Electric is the correct answer to “_________ locomotive has the highest operational availability.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Rails is the correct answer to “The return circuit for tram cars is through”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Steam locomotives is the correct answer to “________ have maximum unbalanced forces”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

3 to 5 km phps is the correct answer to “The braking retardation is usually in the range”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

0.16 is the correct answer to “If the coefficient of adhesion on dry rails is 0.26, which of the following could be the value for wet rails”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

1.6 to 4.0 km phps is the correct answer to “The rate of acceleration on suburban or urban service is in the range”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

D.C. series motor is the correct answer to “In tram ways which of the following motors is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.

Battery locomotive is the correct answer to “Which of the following drives is suitable for mines where explosive gas exists”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electric Traction.