Electric Traction Mcqs

This set of Electrical engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on study of “ Electric Traction ”. These questions are chosen from a collection of most authoritative and best reference books on Electrical engineering. Our aim is to prepare an individual for competitive exams like NTS, GAT, ECAT, University and College entrance exams, Jobs and interviews. One should practice our MCQS to assimilate Electric Traction comprehensively.

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1.
The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around_____________?

5 to 10 percent

15 to 20 percent

25 to 35 percent

35 to 45 percent

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3.
The speed of a locomotive is controlled by_______________?

Flywheel

Gear box

Applying brakes 11.

Regulating steam flow to engine

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4.
The horsepower of steam locomotives is______________?

Up to 1500

1500 to 2000

2000 to 3000

3000 to 4000

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5.
Main traction systems used in India are, those using______________?

Electric locomotives

Diesel engine locomotives

Steam engine locomotives

Diesel electric locomotives

All of the above

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7.
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?

50 to 200

500 to 1000

1500 to 2500

3000 to 5000

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8.
Which of the following is an advantage of electric traction over other methods of traction ?

Faster acceleration

No pollution problems

Better braking action

All of the above

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9.
Long distance railways use which of the following ?

200 V D.C.

25 kV single phase A.C.

25 kV two phase A.C.

25 kV three phase A.C.

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

Overhead wire

Battery system

Small turbo-generator

Diesel engine generator

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11.
Overload capacity of diesel engines is usually restricted to_______________?

2 percent

10 percent

20 percent

40 percent

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12.
The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to_____________?

Reduce friction

Increase friction

Facilitate braking

Facilitate in taking turns

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13.
The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly_______________?

20 to 25 percent

30 to 40 percent

45 to 55 percent

60 to 70 percent

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14.
Which of the following state capitals is not on broad gauge track ?

Lucknow

Bhopal

Jaipur

Chandigarh

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15.
Electric locomotives in India are manufactured at______________?

Jamalpur

Bangalore

Chittranjan

Gorakhpur

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