ELECTRIC TRACTION QUIZ

Specific energy consumption becomes

More on steeper gradient

All of the listed here

More with high train resistance

Less if distance between stops is more

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Suri transmission is

Mechanical electrical

Electrical pneumatic

Hydro pneumatic

Hydro mechanical

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In main line service as compared to urban and suburban service

All of the listed here

Acceleration and retardation rates are low

Maximum speed reached is high

Distance between the stops is more

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The speed of a superfast train is

More than 100 kmph

60 kmph

100 kmph

75 kmph

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

150-200

120-150

50 - 75

100-150

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Main traction systems used in India are, those using

All of the listed here

Electric locomotives

Diesel engine locomotives

Steam engine locomotives

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In India, electrification of railway track was done for the first time in which of the following years?

1925 - 1932

1920-1925

1935 - 1938

1940-1942

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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 listed here

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Which of the following drives is suitable for mines where explosive gas exists?

All of the listed here

Diesel engine

Steam engine

Battery locomotive

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Which of the following state capitals (in India) is not on broad gauge track?

Bhopal

Jaipur

Lucknow

Chandigarh

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