InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Which type of grounding is used to suppress the capacitive effect?(a) Solid grounding(b) Reactance grounding(c) Resistance grounding(d) Peterson coilThis question was posed to me during an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Traction Drives in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT CHOICE is (d) Peterson coil |
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Calculate the value of impedance using the data: R=2 Ω, XL=4 Ω.(a) 5.5 Ω(b) 5.4 Ω(c) 2.5 Ω(d) 4.4 ΩI got this question in quiz.Question is taken from Traction Drives topic in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right option is (d) 4.4 Ω |
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Calculate the apparent power using the data: P=3 W, Q=4 VAR.(a) 5 VA(b) 6 VA(c) 9 VA(d) 2 VAThis question was addressed to me in an internship interview.The doubt is from Traction Drives topic in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) 5 VA |
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Calculate the active power in 56 μF capacitor if the VRF value is 5.1%.(a) 6 W(b) 0 W(c) 9 W(d) 2 WThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.This intriguing question comes from Traction Drives topic in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) 0 W |
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Calculate the power factor using the data: P=15 W, S=25 VA.(a) 0.5(b) 0.9(c) 0.4(d) 0.6This question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Traction Drives topic in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (d) 0.6 |
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Calculate the active power in 14 μH inductors if the THD value is 58.1%.(a) 5 W(b) 9 W(c) 4 W(d) 0 WThis question was posed to me during an interview.My question comes from Traction Drives in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) 0 W |
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If induction motor rotor power is 26 KW and gross developed power is 21 KW, then rotor ohmic loss will be _________ KW.(a) 5(b) 6(c) 7(d) 8I had been asked this question during a job interview.The doubt is from Traction Drives in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) 5 Best explanation: Rotor ohmic losses are DUE to the resistance of armature WINDINGS. NET input power to the rotor is equal to the sum of rotor ohmic losses and mechanically developed power. Rotor ohmic losses=Air GAP power-Mechanical developed power=26-21=5 KW. |
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If induction motor air gap power is 11 KW and mechanically developed power is 2 KW, then rotor ohmic loss will be _________ KW.(a) 8(b) 10(c) 9(d) 11This question was addressed to me during an online exam.I'd like to ask this question from Traction Drives topic in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (c) 9 |
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Skin effect increases at higher frequencies.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question during an online interview.This intriguing question originated from Traction Drives in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) True |
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Which is the most severe type of fault?(a) LL(b) LLG(c) LLL(d) LLLGI had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Traction Drives topic in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) LLLG |
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SVC is used to maintain the power factor above __________(a) .2(b) .5(c) .8(d) .6I had been asked this question in an online quiz.The query is from Traction Drives in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (c) .8 |
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The circuit which operates signals is called as ___________(a) Track circuit(b) Fellow circuit(c) Ground circuit(d) Unit circuitThis question was addressed to me in an interview.I need to ask this question from Traction Drives in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) TRACK CIRCUIT Easy explanation: The circuit which operates signals is CALLED track circuit. Its supply consists of low AC or DC voltage supply. Running rail is used as the return line for the track circuit. |
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Full form of STATCOM is ___________(a) Static Synchronous Counter(b) Static Synchronous Compensator(c) State Synchronized Compensator(d) State System CounterThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.I need to ask this question from Traction Drives topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) STATIC Synchronous Compensator |
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Full form of SVC is ___________(a) Static Var Compensator(b) Static Variable Counter(c) State Value Counter(d) Static Value CompensatorI had been asked this question in homework.Question is from Traction Drives in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Static VAR Compensator |
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Full form of HVAC is _________(a) High Voltage Alternative Current(b) High Voltage Alternating Current(c) High-Value Alternating Combination(d) High-Value Alternative CounterI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from Nature of Traction Load topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) High Voltage ALTERNATING Current |
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Full form of HVDC is _________(a) High Voltage Direct Current(b) High Voltage Distribution Combination(c) High-Value Direct Current(d) High-Value Distribution CombinationThis question was addressed to me in an online quiz.The query is from Nature of Traction Load in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (a) High Voltage DIRECT CURRENT |
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The value of area under force-time graph is _________(a) Reaction(b) Change in momentum(c) Force(d) TorqueI had been asked this question during an interview.Query is from Nature of Traction Load topic in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) CHANGE in momentum For explanation I would say: The VALUE of the area under a FORCE-time graph is a change in momentum. The force is the ratio of change in momentum with RESPECT to time. |
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The value of area under acceleration-time graph is _________(a) Velocity(b) Displacement(c) Force(d) ImpulseThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.This key question is from Nature of Traction Load in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (a) VELOCITY |
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The value of area under a velocity-time graph is _________(a) Acceleration(b) Displacement(c) Force(d) MomentumThis question was addressed to me in final exam.My question is taken from Nature of Traction Load in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (B) Displacement |
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Calculate the value measured by Moving Iron when a sinusoidal voltage signal V(t) = √2sin(3ωt) is applied to it.(a) 2 V(b) 1 V(c) 3 V(d) 4 VThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.My query is from Nature of Traction Load in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (B) 1 V The EXPLANATION is: Moving iron instrument measures the r.m.s value of the input SIGNAL. The r.m.s value of the sinusoidal signal is √2÷√2 = 1 V. |
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Calculate the value of the coefficient of adhesion for dusty rails if the value of the coefficient of adhesion for dry rails is .55.(a) 0.65(b) 0.89(c) 0.97(d) 0.48This question was posed to me in examination.Enquiry is from Nature of Traction Load topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) 0.48 |
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The coefficient of adhesion is maximum when rails are dusty.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.My doubt is from Nature of Traction Load in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) False |
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Calculate the velocity of the bottom point of the wheel for perfect rolling using the data: r=20 cm, ω=100 rad/sec.(a) 20 m/sec(b) 40 m/sec(c) 60 m/sec(d) 80 m/secI have been asked this question in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from Nature of Traction Load in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 20 m/sec |
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Which one of the following is the correct relationship?(a) F=μR(b) F=4μR(c) F=3μR(d) F=2μRThe question was posed to me in a job interview.The above asked question is from Nature of Traction Load topic in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (a) F=μR |
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Calculate the coefficient of friction if the angle of inclination is 60°.(a) 2.73(b) 1.73(c) 2.48(d) 1.41This question was addressed to me during an interview.Asked question is from Nature of Traction Load topic in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (b) 1.73 To ELABORATE: The coefficient of friction is the tangent of the ANGLE of the inclined plane. The value of μ is the TAN(60°)=1.73. The coefficient of friction depends on the nature of the surface. |
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The frictional force always acts in the _________ direction of motion of the body.(a) Opposite(b) Same(c) Perpendicular(d) VerticalI have been asked this question in examination.This interesting question is from Nature of Traction Load in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) OPPOSITE |
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If the friction force value is doubled, calculate the new value of the coefficient of friction.(a) 4 times of the original value(b) 2 times of the original value(c) 7 times of the original value(d) Remains the sameThis question was posed to me in an international level competition.I'm obligated to ask this question of Nature of Traction Load topic in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) REMAINS the same Explanation: The value of the coefficient of FRICTION will not change if the friction FORCE is doubled. It only DEPENDS upon the nature of the surface. |
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Calculate the value of the coefficient of friction using the data: F=24 N, Normal force=12 N.(a) 2(b) 4(c) 8(d) 9The question was asked in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from Nature of Traction Load topic in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right option is (a) 2 |
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There are four types of friction.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in my homework.I need to ask this question from Nature of Traction Load in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right answer is (B) False |
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Calculate the minimum time period for ASCI using the data: R=1 kΩ, C=1 μF.(a) 4 msec(b) 8 msec(c) 5 msec(d) 3 msecThe question was posed to me in class test.I'd like to ask this question from Electric Traction Services topic in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) 4 msec |
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Which motor is used in the Electric train?(a) DC shunt motor(b) DC series motor(c) Synchronous motor(d) Stepper motorThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Electric Traction Services topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right option is (b) DC series motor |
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How much fuel does a train use per Km?(a) 7.85 L/Km(b) 7.97 L/Km(c) 6.59 L/Km(d) 7.15 L/KmThis question was posed to me in unit test.My doubt stems from Electric Traction Services topic in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (B) 7.97 L/Km |
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Fuel used in the train is ___________(a) Diesel(b) Kerosene(c) Petrol(d) IceThis question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Electric Traction Services in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) Diesel |
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Full form of PMMC is ____________(a) Permanent Magnet Moving Coil(b) Premature Magnet Moving Coil(c) Permanent Magnet Motion Coil(d) Peterson Magnet Motion CoilThe question was asked during an internship interview.The above asked question is from Electric Traction Services topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Permanent MAGNET Moving Coil |
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Calculate the value measured by Moving Iron when a sinusoidal voltage signal V(t)=20sin(ωt) is applied to it.(a) 14.14 V(b) 20.15 V(c) 16.18 V(d) 22.18 VThe question was posed to me in quiz.Enquiry is from Electric Traction Services in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (a) 14.14 V |
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Calculate the value measured by PMMC when a sinusoidal voltage signal is applied to it.(a) 15 V(b) 0 V(c) 16 V(d) 18 VI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.The origin of the question is Electric Traction Services topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Right option is (b) 0 V |
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The supply conductor in electric trains is also known as ____________(a) Contact Wire(b) Contact Distance(c) Contact Direction(d) Supply WireThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.This intriguing question comes from Electric Traction Services in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (a) Contact Wire |
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Who built the first bullet train?(a) Hideo Rampa(b) Hideo Shima(c) Hideo Carry(d) Hideo StokesThis question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Electric Traction Services topic in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct choice is (B) Hideo Shima |
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Who built the first train?(a) Richardson(b) Rampa(c) Richard Trevithick(d) John CarryThe question was asked in class test.I need to ask this question from Electric Traction Services in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (c) Richard Trevithick |
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Who is known as the Father of Indian Railways?(a) Lord Dalhousie(b) Lord Ripon(c) Lord Boult(d) Lord HeroThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.This intriguing question originated from Electric Traction Services topic in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) Lord DALHOUSIE The explanation: Lord Dalhousie is known as the father of the Indian RAILWAYS. The FIRST railway line connecting Bombay with Thane was laid in 1853. |
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Full form of EMU is ____________(a) Electronics Multiple Unit(b) Electrical Multiple Unit(c) Electrical Multiple Usage(d) Electrical Multiple UserThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from Electric Traction Services in portion Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) Electrical MULTIPLE UNIT |
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There are typically three types of pantograph.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me in an interview.Query is from Electric Traction Services topic in section Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (a) True The best EXPLANATION: Open frame, faiveley, CROSSED arm are typically three types of the pantograph. The function of the pantograph is to maintain PRESSURE and prevent vertical vibrations. |
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Electric trains are of two types.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in an online quiz.This question is from Electric Traction Services in division Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) True The BEST explanation: Mainline trains and suburban trains are the two types of trains. They run on FIXED rails. They are powered by electricity. |
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The shape of pantograph collector is _________________(a) Square(b) Pentagon(c) Circle(d) HexagonThe question was posed to me in homework.The query is from Electric Traction Services in chapter Traction Drives of Electric Drives |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Pentagon |
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