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  1. If the specific energy consumption for suburban services is 50 to 75 watts hours per tonne km, which of the following could be a representative figure for energy consumption on main line service
  2. A.
    150 to 200 watt-hours per tonne km
    B.
    100 to 125 watt-hours per tonne km
    C.
    50 to 75 watt-hours per tonne km
    D.
    20 to 30 watt-hours per tonne km

  3. The specific energy consumption for suburban services is usually
  4. A.
    18 to 25 watt-hours per tonne km
    B.
    50 to 75 watt-hours per tonne km
    C.
    125 to 150 watt-hours per tonne km
    D.
    155 to 200 watt-hours per tonne km

  5. Speed of locomotive is controlled by
  6. A.
    gear box
    B.
    flywheel
    C.
    regulating steam to engine
    D.
    applying brakes

  7. A schedule speed of 45 km, per hour is required between two stops 1.5 km apart. The duration of stop is 20 seconds. The acceleration is 2.4 km phps and retardation is 3.2 km phps. For a simplified trapezoidal curve the maximum speed over the mil will be
  8. A.
    40 km per hour
    B.
    48 km per hour
    C.
    74 km per hour
    D.
    90 km per hour

  9. When the speed of the train is estimated taking into account the time of stop at a station in addition to the actual running time between stops, is known as
  10. A.
    Average speed
    B.
    Schedule speed
    C.
    Notching speed
    D.
    Free running speed

  11. The coefficient of adhesion is highest when
  12. A.
    the rails are dry
    B.
    the rails are oiled
    C.
    the rails ark wet with dew
    D.
    the rails are dusty

  13. Method of speed control used on 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase traction is
  14. A.
    Tap changing control of transformer
    B.
    Reduced current method
    C.
    Series parallel operation of motors
    D.
    Any of the above

  15. For supply on 25 kV, 50 Hz single phase, suitable motor for electric traction is
  16. A.
    ac single phase split phase motor
    B.
    ac single phase universal motor
    C.
    dc shunt motor
    D.
    dc series motor

  17. Power supply frequency for 25 kV single phase system is
  18. A.
    161
    B.
    25
    C.
    50
    D.
    60

  19. Braking retardation on suburban trains is
  20. A.
    0.3 to 0.5 km phps
    B.
    0.5 to 1 km phps
    C.
    3 to 5 km phps
    D.
    30 to 40 km phps