A. uneven distribution of tractive effect
B. suitability for passanger as well as freight service
C. lot of skidding
D. low co-efficient of adhesion
Related Mcqs:
- The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to_____________?
A. reduce friction
B. increase friction
C. facilitate braking
D. facilitate in taking turns - In order to get more voltage gain from a transistor amplifier, the transistor used should have_________________?
A. Thin base
B. Thin collector
C. Wide emitter
D. None of the above - The horsepower of steam locomotives is______________?
A. up to 1500
B. 1500 to 2000
C. 2000 to 3000
D. 3000 to 4000 - For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is_______________?
A. 50 to 200
B. 500 to 1000
C. 1500 to 2500
D. 3000 to 5000 - The efficiency of diesel locomotives is nearly_______________?
A. 20 to 25 percent
B. 30 to 40 percent
C. 45 to 55 percent
D. 60 to 70 percent - The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is____________?
A. single acting condensing type
B. single acting non-condensing type
E. double acting condensing type
D. double acting non-condensing type - 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 - The pulsating torque exerted by steam locomotives causes which of the following ?
A. Jolting and skidding
B. Hammer blow
C. Pitching
D. All of the above - Which of the following braking systems is used on steam locomotives ?
A. Hydraulic system
B. Pneumatic system
C. Vacuum system
D. None of the above - 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
