Electric Traction MCQ Questions Answers
Electric Traction MCQ Questions Answers
1. Which of the following is the voltage for single phase A.C. system?
a. 22 V
b. 440 V
c. 5 kV
d. 15 kV
Ans: D
2. Long distance railways use which of the following?
a. 200 V. D. C.
b. 25 kV single phase A.C.
c. 25 kV two phase A.C.
d. 25 kV three phase A.C.
Ans: B
3. The speed of a locomotive is controlled by
a. flywheel
b. gear box
c. applying brakes
d. regulating steam flow to engine
Ans: D
4. Main traction systems used in India are those using
a. electric locomotives
b. diesel engine locomotives
c. steam engine locomotives
d. diesel electric locomotives
e. all of the above
Ans: E
5. In India diesel locomotives are manufactured at
a. Ajmer
b. Varanasi
c. Bangalore
d. Jamalpur
Ans: B
6. For diesel locomotives the range of horse power is
a. 50 to 200
b. 500 to 1000
c. 1500 to 2500
d. 3000 to 5000
Ans: C
7. The horsepower of steam locomotives is
a. upto 1500
b. 1500 to 2000
c. 2000 to 3000
d. 3000 to 4000
Ans: A
8. In tramways, which of the following motors is used?
a. D.C. shunt motor
b. D.C. series motor
c. A.C. three phase motor
d. A.C. single phase capacitor start motor
Ans: B
9. Which of the following drives is suitable for mines where explosive gas
exists?
a. Steam engine
b. Diesel engine
c. Battery locomotive
d. Any of the above
Ans: C
10. In case of locomotives the tractive power is provided by
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
Ans: C