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  1. In case of locomotives the tractive power is provided by

  2. 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


  3. Watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services.

  4. A.

     15 - 20

    B.

     50 - 75

    C.

     120 - 150

    D.

     160 - 200


  5. The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is

  6. A.

     Single acting condensing type

    B.

     Single acting non-condensing type

    C.

     Double acting condensing type

    D.

     Double acting non-condensing type


  7. The horsepower of steam locomotives is

  8. A.

     Up to 1500

    B.

     1500 to 2000

    C.

     2000 to 3000

    D.

     3000 to 4000


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

  10. A.

     5

    B.

     10

    C.

     14

    D.

     17


  11. Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to

  12. A.

     2 percent

    B.

     10 percent

    C.

     20 percent

    D.

     40 percent


  13. Suri transmission is

  14. A.

     Electrical pneumatic

    B.

     Mechanical electrical

    C.

     Hydro mechanical

    D.

     Hydro pneumatic


  15. Which of the following is the disadvantage of electric traction over other systems of traction?

  16. A.

     Corrosion problems in the underground 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


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

  18. A.

     Delhi

    B.

     Madras (Chennai)

    C.

     Calcutta (kolkata)

    D.

     Bombay (Mumbai)


  19. The rate of acceleration on sub-urban or urban services is restricted by the consideration of

  20. A.

     Engine power

    B.

     Track curves

    C.

     Passenger Discomfort

    D.

     Track size