41. In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly A. 150 to 175 kg B. 100 to 120 kg C. 60 to 80 kg D. 28 to 30 kg Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option D No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
42. The speed of a locomotive is controlled by A. Flywheel B. Gear box C. Applying brakes D. Regulating steam flow to engine Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
43. The friction at the track is proportional to A. $$\frac{1}{{{\text{Speed}}}}$$ B. $$\frac{1}{{{{\left( {{\text{Speed}}} \right)}^2}}}$$ C. Speed D. None of the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
44. When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is acute when A. Wheel base of axles is more B. Degree of curvature is more C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
45. The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around A. 5 to 10 percent B. 15 to 20 percent C. 25 to 35 percent D. 35 to 45 percent Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
46. For which of the following locomotives the maintenance requirements are the least? A. Steam locomotives B. Diesel locomotives C. Electric locomotives D. Equal in all of the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
47. Which of the following is an advantage of electric traction over other methods of traction? A. Faster acceleration B. No pollution problems C. Better braking action D. All of the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
48. Methods can bring the locomotive to dead stop. A. Plugging braking B. Rheostat braking C. Regenerative braking D. None of the above Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
49. Which of the following state capitals (in India) is not on broad gauge track? A. Lucknow B. Bhopal C. Jaipur D. Chandigarh Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
50. The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to A. Speed B. (Speed)2 C. (Speed)3 D. $$\frac{1}{{{\text{Speed}}}}$$ Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
