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QUESTION BANK FOR Gr ‘B’ 70 % SELECTIONS(Total number of sheets = 11)

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Date of Issue: 14th December 2011
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Following is the Bank of Questions for GrB Selections (70% GDCE) of Electrical Department
for general guidance of prospective candidates. The List of Questions is NOT exhaustive, but is
intended to serve as a guide only. The List includes broadly all aspects of working of a JS
Officer and should help a candidate prepare for 70% GDCE Selections in Electrical Department.
The Questions given here are not necessarily in the same weightage as would appear in a
QUESTION PAPER, but these Questions are highlights of the Syllabus. The List has been
divided into 4 Parts; as given below-

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fn”kk&funsZ”k ds fy, gSA iz”uksa dh lwph lEiw.kZ ugha gS] vfirq bldk mn~ns”; dsoy ,d funsZ”k ek= gSA
bl lwph esa ,d dfu’B vf/kdkjh ds leLr dk;Z {ks=ksa dks foLrkj ls “kkfey fd;k x;k gS vkSj ;g
fctyh foHkkx ds 70% GDCE p;u dh rS;kjh dj jgs vH;fFkZ;ksa dks enn djsxkA blesa fn, x, iz”u
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A. General; which includes subjects of Accounts, Personnel, Stores Departments and
राजभाषा. .

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B. Electrical General; which includes subjects of General Power Supply, Train Lighting and
AC coaches.

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s ds fo’k; “kkfey gSaA
C. Traction Distribution; which includes subjects of OHE, Traction Power Supply and
SCADA

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D. Traction Rolling Stock; which includes subjects of maintenance and Operation of
Locomotives.

VªSD”ku jkWfyax LVkWd % ftlesa yksdkseksfVOl ds j[k&j[kko o lapkyu ds fo’k; “kkfey gSaA
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 QUESTIONS BANK

A- GENERAL ¼lkekU;½
A1. Write short notes on: ¼laf{kIr fVIi.kh fy[ksa½ %
a. Rolling Stock program. ¼jkWfyax LVkWd izkxs zke½
b. Machinery and Plant program. ¼e”khujh ,oa IykaV izkxs zke½
c. Works program. ¼oDlZ izkx s zke½
d. “Canons of Financial Proprietary”. ¼foÙkh; LokfeRo dk fl}kar½

A2. Enumerate Minor and Major penalties as per DAR, 1968. Describe the procedure for
imposing minor penalty. ¼vuq”kklu o vihy fu;e] 1968 ds vuqlkj y?kq o nh?kZ “kkfLr ds n.M dk
o.kZu djsAa y?kq n.M vkjksfir djus dh izfØ;k dk mYys[k djsAa ½

A3. Describe the procedure for imposing Major penalties as per DAR, 1968. Narrate the
importance of role of defense counsel. ¼vuq”kklu o vihy fu;e] 1968 ds vuqlkj nh?kZ “kkfLr ds
vkjksi.k dh izfØ;k dk mYys[k djsAa fMQsal dkmafly dh Hkwfedk ds egRo dk mYys[k djsAa ½

A4. Briefly describe Hours of Employment Regulation (HOER) and what are the different
categories of Staff as per HOER? Explain how the overtime is calculated for Running Staff.
¼dk;Z ?k.Vs fofu;e dh laf{kIr O;k[;k djsa o dk;Z ?k.Vs fofu;e ds vuqlkj LVkQ ds dkSu&dkSu ls oxZ
gksrs gSa \ jfuax LVkQ ds fy, vksojVkbe dh x.kuk dSls dh tkrh gS] ;g le>k,aA½

A5. Define Stock items and non Stock items. Narrate the procedure of making a new Item as
a Stock item. ¼LVkWd vk;Ve o ukWu&LVkWd vk;Ve dh O;k[;k djsAa ,d u, vk;Ve dks LVkWd
vk;Ve ds :i esa cukus dh izfØ;k dk mYys[k djsAa ½

A6. What do you understand by PNM? Narrate the role and importance of PNM. How many
PNM meetings are to be held in a year at Zonal and Divisional levels and who all are the
participants of these meetings? ¼ih,u,e ls vki D;k le>rs gSa \ ih,u,e ds egRo o Hkwfedk dk
o.kZu djsAa e.Myh; o tksuy Lrj ij ,d o’kZ esa ih,u,e dh fdruh cSBdsa gksrh gSa vkSj bu lHkh
cSBdksa ds Hkkxhnkj dkSu&dkSu yksx gksrs gSa \½

A7. Define Single Tender, Limited Tender and Open Tender. Enumerate the basic features of
these 3 types of Tenders. ¼flaxy Vs.Mj] fyfeVsM Vs.Mj o vksisu Vs.Mj dk o.kZu djsAa bu rhuksa
izdkj ds Vs.Mjksa ds ewyHkwr fo”ks’krkvksa dk ewY;kadu djsAa ½

A8. Describe the procedure for creation of Non gazetted posts under Work Charged
establishment. ¼odZ pktZ LFkkiuk ds vUrxZr vjktif=r inksa ds l`tu dh izfØ;k dk mYys[k djsAa ½

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A9. Hkk’kk ds vk/kkj ij fd;s x;s oxhZdj.k ds vuqlkj Hkkjr o’kZ ds jkT;ksa dks fdrus
oxksZa esa ckaVk x;k gS \ izR;sd oxZ dk uke vkSj ml oxZ esa vkus okys jkT;ksa dk uke crk;sa
A

A10. राजभाषा अधिनियम की िारा ३(३) के अिस

ु ार dkSu&dkSu ls nLrkost+ f}Hkk’kh
:i esa tkjh djuk vko”;d gaS A सरकारी दफ्तरों में राजभाषा के प्रचार को बढािे के
लऱए क्या कदम उठाए गए हैं ?

B- ELECTRICAL GENERAL ¼fo|qr lkekU;½

B1. Describe two power supply distribution systems-radial system and looped system (ring
main system) giving simple sketches. Enumerate their advantages and disadvantages also.

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flLVe½ dh O;k[;k djsAa muds ykHk o gkfu;ksa dk Hkh o.kZu djsAa ½
B2. Enumerate advantages and disadvantages of power supply distribution by overhead
lines vis-à-vis with underground cables.

¼vksojgsM ykbUl o Hkwfexr dsfcYl }kjk fo|qr lIykbZ forj.k ds ykHk o gkfu;ksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
B3. What are primary requirements of a good earthing system? Describe the manner in
which earthing should be provided in electric sub-stations. How an earthing system is to be
maintained in a 33KV Substation?

¼,d vPNh vfFkZax O;oLFkk ds fy, izkFkfed vko”;drk,a D;k gksrh gSa \ fo|qr lc&LVs”kuksa esa vfFkZax
dh vkiwfÙkZ ds rjhds dk o.kZu djsa \ ,d 33KV lc&LVs”ku eas vfFkZax O;oLFkk dk j[k&j[kko fdl
izdkj gksuk pkfg, \½
B4. (i) What tests must be performed before commissioning of a 33 KV substation?

¼,d 33KV lc&LVs”ku dh dfe”fuax ds iwoZ dkSu&dkSu ls ijh{k.k vfuok;Z :i ls fd, tkus
pkfg, \½
(ii) What safety precautions should be observed during maintenance work in a 33 KV
substation?

¼,d 33KV lc&LVs”ku ds j[k&j[kko ds dk;Z ds nkSjku D;k&D;k lqj{kkRed lko/kkfu;kWa cjrh
tkuh pkfg, \½

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B5. Compare basic features of PVC and XLPE types of cables; used for distribution of electric
power. What precautions should be taken during laying cables for better performance?

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rqyuk djsAa vPNs ifj.kke ds fy, dsfcYl fcNkrs le; D;k&D;k lko/kkfu;kW cjrh tkuh pkfg, \½
B6. Describe advantages of submersible pumps. How will you troubleshoot failure of a
submersible pump?

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a s \½
B7. Why is there need to conserve energy? Briefly mention various measures being taken in
Indian Railways to conserve energy in the field of Electrical General Services.
¼ÅtkZ laj{k.k dh t:jr D;ksa gS \ lkekU; fo|qr lsok ds {ks= esa Hkkjrh; jsyos esa ÅtkZ laj{k.k ds fy,
mBk, tkus okys fofo/k mik;ksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½
B8. What steps are being taken by Railways in the field of Solar energy for conserving
electrical energy?
¼fo|qr ÅtkZ ds laj{k.k ds fy, lkSj ÅtkZ ds {ks= esa jsyos }kjk dkSu&dkSu ls dne mBk, tk jgs gS \½
B9. Draw the schematic lay out of 33/0.4kV substation giving names and functions of
various equipments.
¼33/0.4kV lc&LVs”ku ds ;kstukc) vkjs[k.k js[kkfp= [khaps rFkk fofo/k midj.kksa dk uke vkSj mudh
dk;Z&iz.kkfy;ksa dk fooj.k nsAa ½
B10. Describe various protective devices and measures provided in a 33 kV electric
substations for safety of equipment and working personnel.
¼33 kV fo|qrh; lc&LVs”kuksa dh lqj{kk o dk;Zjr deZpkfj;ksa ds fy, mBk, tkus okys lqj{kkRed
midj.kksa o dneksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½
B11. Describe various types of tariffs applicable for electrical energy in the field of Electrical
General services. Explain various elements /parts of tariff.
¼lkekU; fo|qr lsok ds {ks= esa fo|qr ÅtkZ ds fy, iz;qDr fofo/k izdkj ds iz”kqYdksa dk fooj.k nsAa
iz”kqYdksa ds izdkj@fofo/k Hkkxksa dh O;k[;k djsaA½
B12. Define power factor. Briefly describe importance and functioning of capacitor banks to
improve power factor.
¼ikoj QSDVj dk mYys[k djsAa ikoj QSDVj ds lq/kkj ds fy, dSisflVj cSad~l~ dh dk;Ziz.kkyh o egRo
dk laf{kIr o.kZu djsAa ½
B13. Describe merits and demerits of centrifugal pumps and submersible pumps.
¼dsUnzhd`r iEi o Hkwfexr iEi ds xq.k o nks’kksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
B14. Briefly describe the functions of Electrical Inspector to Government (EIG) in Railways.
Who works as EIG in Railways? Name the Authority who issues notification for nomination of
EIG in Railways.
¼jsyos esa bysfDVªdy baLisDVj Vw xouZeVsa vkWQ bafM;k ¼bZvkbth½ ds dk;Z iz.kkyh dk laf{kIr o.kZu djsAa
jsyos esa bZvkbth ds :i esa dkSu dk;Z djrk gS \ ml vf/kdkjh dk uke crk,a tks jsyos esa bZvkbth dh
lwpuk o ukedj.k tkjh djrk gS \½
B15. Describe EOG and self generating types of train lighting systems. What are advantages
of self generating system?
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¼bZvksth o Vªsu ykbfVax flLVe ds lsYQ tsujsfVax izdkjksa dk o.kZu djsAa lsYQ tsujsfVax flLVe ds
D;k&D;k ykHk gSa \½
B16. Describe various checks/maintenance to be carried out during round trip maintenance
schedule of TL coaches.
¼Vh,y dkspst ds jkm.M fVªi esaVsusal ds nkSjku fd, tkus okys fofo/k tkWpks@
a j[k&j[kkoksa dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
B17. What are the special problems associated with air-conditioning of coaches as compared
to air-conditioning of buildings? Describe salient features of roof mounted AC package units.

¼okrkuqdwfyr Hkouksa dh rqyuk esa okrkuqdwfyr dkspst esa dkSu&dkSu ls [kkl leL;k,a lac) gksrh gSa \
:Q ekmaVsM ,lh iSdst ;wfuV~l~ ds [kkl fo”ks’krkvksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
B18. What type of and how many belts are used in AC/TL coaches? Give reasons for falling of
belts during run. What precautions should be taken to minimize falling of belts?

¼,lh@Vªsu ykbfVax dkspt s esa fdrus o fdl izdkj ds csYV~l~ iz;ksx esa yk, tkrs gSa \ pyus ds nkSjku
csYV~l~ ds fxjus ds dkj.kksa dks crk,aA csYV~l~ ds fxjus dks de djus ds fy, D;k&D;k mik; fd, tkus
pkfg, \½
B19. Draw the sketch of Air conditioning cycle. Describe the functions performed by various
equipments of this cycle.
¼okrkuqdwfyr pØ ds Ldsp dks [khapAs bl pØ ds fofo/k midj.kksa }kjk fd, tkus okys dk;ksZa dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
B20. Briefly describe the round trip maintenance schedule done at primary depot for AC
coaches.
¼,lh dkspst ds fy, izkbejh fMiks esa fd, tkus okys jkm.M fVªi esaVsusal “ksM~;wy dh laf{kIr O;k[;k
djsAa ½
B21. Describe various checks to be made on V-belts and pulleys for satisfactory performance
of V-belts.
¼V- csYV~l~ ds larks’kizn izn”kZu ds fy, V- csYV~l vkSj iwyht esa fd, tkus okys fofo/k tkWpksa dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
B22. What are the problems associated with under-slung AC coaches?
¼vaMj&Lyax ,lh dkspst ds lkFk dkSu&dkSu lh leL;k,a lEc) gksrh gSa \½
B23. Describe the maintenance problems associated with lead acid batteries. Describe the
charging cycle of the new batteries.
¼ysM ,flM cSVjht ds lkFk j[k&j[kko lacfa /kr leL;kvksa dk o.kZu djsaA ubZ cSVfj;ksa ds pkftZax pØ
dk o.kZu djsAa ½
B24. Describe the working of VRLA batteries. Why VRLA batteries are superior to
conventional lead acid batteries?
¼VRLA cSVfj;ksa ds dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa VRLA cSVfj;kW ijEijkxr ysM ,flM cSVfj;ksa dh vis{kk
Js’B D;ksa gksrh gSa \½
B25. Mention the maintenance facilities required at primary depot for maintenance of AC &
TL coaches.

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¼,lh o Vh,y dkspt
s ds j[k&j[kko ds fy, izkbejh fMiks esa j[k&j[kko lacaf/kr lqfo/kkvksa dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
B26. What are the comparative features of ERRUs and RRUs.
¼ ERRUs o RRUs dh rqyukRed fo”ks’krk,a D;k&D;k gSa \½
B27. Describe various protective measures taken in TL and AC coaches to prevent fires.
Describe the working of OVP relay.
¼Vh,y o ,lh dkspst esa vkx dks jksdus ds fy, fofHkUu izdkj ds mBk, tkus okys lqj{kkRed mik;ksa dk
o.kZu djsAa OVP fjys dh dk;Ziz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa ½
B28. Describe the working of brushless alternator. Give the typical characteristics of 4.5kW
alternator and regulator.
¼cqz”kysl vYVusZVj dh dk;Ziz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa 4.5kW vYVusZVj o jsxwysVj dh izrhdkRed fo”ks’krkvksa
dks crk,aA½
B29. What is a fuel cell? Explain its working in brief.
¼¶;wy lsy D;k gksrk gS \ bldh dk;Z&iz.kkyh dh laf{kIr O;k[;k djsAa ½

B30. Enumerate 10 rules of Indian Electricity Rules?

¼Hkkjrh; fo|qr fu;e ds 10 fu;eksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½
B31. As an officer what action will be taken by you in case of a fire / accident in a train you are
travelling. ¼jsy esa ;k=k ds nkSjku ,d vf/kdkjh ds :i esa vkx@nq?kZVuk dh ifjfLFkfr esa vki D;k
dne mBk,axs \½

C- TRACTION DISTRIBUTION ¼d’kZ.k forj.k½

C1. Why neutral sections are provided? What types of neutral sections are being provided in
Indian Railways? Describe advantages/disadvantages of various types of neutral sections being
used over IR. ¼U;wVªy lsD”ku fdl fy, fn, tkrs gSa \ Hkkjrh; jsyos esa fdl izdkj ds U;wVªy lsD”ku
fn, tkrs gSa \ Hkkjrh; jsyos esa mi;ksx esa yk, tk jgs fofo/k izdkj ds U;wVªy lsD”kUl~ ds ykHk@gkfu;ksa
dk o.kZu djsAa ½
C2. Describe the checks/adjustments to be done during maintenance of turnout/cross-over.

¼VuZvkmV@ØkWlvksoj ds j[k&j[kko ds nkSjku fd, tkus okys tkWp@vtLesaV dk o.kZu djsAa ½

C3. Describe briefly 2 x 25 kV ac OHE system. Describe comparative advantages and
disadvantages of this system vis-à-vis 25 kV ac OHE system. ¼2 x 25 kV ac OHE iz.kkyh dk laf{kIr
o.kZu djsAa bl iz.kkyh vFkkZr~ 2 x 25 kV ac OHE iz.kkyh ds rqyukRed ykHkksa o gkfu;ksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
C4. Why centrifuging of transformer oil is done? Draw insulation resistance-time graph and
explain its various stages. ¼Vªkl
a QkeZj vkW;y dh lsUVªh¶;wftax D;ksa dh tkrh gS \ balwys”ku
jsftLVsl
a &Vkbe xzkQ dks [khaps o blds fofo/k Lrjksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½

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C5. Explain the working of fixed capacitor banks for power factor correction and dynamic
power factor correction. Enumerate merits and demerits of two systems. ¼ikWoj QSDVj djsD”ku
vkSj Mk;uSfed ikWoj QSDVj djsD”ku ds fy, fQDl~M~ dSisflVj cSad~l~ ds dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa
bu nks iz.kkfy;ksa ds xq.k o nks’kksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½
C6. Describe precautions to be taken during operation of isolator in the yard. Explain the
procedure to be followed by TPC and ASM for operation of isolator. ¼;kMZ esa vkblksysVj ds
lapkyu ds nkSjku mBk;h tkus okyh lrdZrkvksa dk o.kZu djsAa vkblksysVj ds lapkyu ds fy, Vhihlh
o ,,l,e }kjk dh tkus okyh izfdz;k dk o.kZu djsAa ½
C7. Why regulation of OHE is required? Describe working of 3 pulley type ATD. Why 3 pulley
type ATD is preferred over winch type ATD? ¼vks,pbZ ds fofu;eu dh t:jr D;ksa gS \ 3 iwyh
Vkbi ,VhMh dh dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsaA foap Vkbi ,VhMh dh vis{kk 3 iwyh Vkbi ,VhMh dks D;ksa
ojh;rk nh tkrh gS \½
C8. Define over-dimensioned consignment (ODC). Classify ODCs. What precautions should
be taken during movement of ODCs? ¼vksoj&Mk;esU”kUM dalk;uesV a (ODC) dk o.kZu djsAa ODCs dk
oxhZdj.k djsAa ODCs ds ewoesaV ds nkSjku D;k lrdZrk,a mBk;h tkuh pkfg, \½
C9. Describe protection scheme for 25 kV ac OHE. Explain how to finalize setting of MHO
relay. ¼25 kV ac OHE dh lqj{kkRed ;kstuk dk o.kZu djsAa MHO fjys dh lsfVax dSls fu/kkZfjr dh
tkrh gS] o.kZu djsAa ½
C10. Describe protection scheme of transformers provided in traction sub-stations.

¼VªSD”ku lc&LVs”kUl~ esa iz;ksx dh tkus okyh Vªkl

a QkeZlZ ds lqj{kkRed ;kstuk dk o.kZu djsAa ½
C11. Give representative sectioning scheme for OHE of double line section. Explain purpose
of providing various posts in the scheme. ¼Mcy ykbu lsD”ku esa vks,pbZ ds fy, fjiztsUVsVho
lsD”kfuax Ldhe crk,aA bl Ldhe esa fofo/k iksLV~l~ ds iz;qDr gksus ds mn~ns”; dk o.kZu djsAa ½
C12. Give schematic diagram of LT supply for signals clearly indicating areas to be maintained
by Electrical and S&T departments. ¼ flxuy ds fy, ,yVh lIykbZ dk ;kstukc) js[kkfp= [khapAs
fo|qr vkSj ladsr o nwjlapkj foHkkx }kjk esUVsu fd, tkus okys {ks=ksa dks Li’V n”kkZ;saA½

C13. Describe the importance of current collection test. What are main reasons for poor
current collection? What are the details of Oliver G equipment used in Current collection test?
¼djsUV dysD”ku VsLV ds egRo dk o.kZu djsAa [kjkc djsUV dysD”ku ds fy, eq[; dkj.k D;k&D;k gSa
\ djsUV dysD”ku VsLV esa iz;ksx dh tkus okyh Oliver G midj.k ds ckjs esa foLrkj ls crk,aA½
C14. Why SF-6 /Vacuum circuit breakers and interrupters are preferred over oil type? Give
the maintenance schedules of SF-6 circuit breakers.
¼vkW;y Vkbi dh vis{kk SF-6 /oSD;we lfdZV czsdlZ vkSj bUVjiVlZ D;ksa T;knk iz;ksx dh tkrh
gSa \ SF-6 lfdZV czsdlZ ds esUVsusUl “ksM~;wYl dks crk,aA½
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C15. Why is SCADA required? What problems are being faced in maintenance of SCADA?
¼LdkMk dh vko”;drk D;ksa gS \ LdkMk ds j[k&j[kko esa D;k&D;k leL;k,a lkeus vkrh gSa \½

C16. Draw schematic of 132kV/25kV Traction substation giving the names of various
equipments. ¼132kV/25kV VªSD”ku lc&LVs”ku ds fofo/k midj.kksa dk uke nsrs gq, ;kstukc)
js[kkfp= [khapAs ½

C17. Describe the steps to be taken by TPC and SSE of any OHE Depot for early restoration of
OHE during breakdowns/accidents. ¼czsdMkmUl@nq?kZVukvksa ds nkSjku vks,pbZ ds “kh?kz iquLFkkZiuk ds
fy, fdlh vkspbZ fMiks ds Vhihlh vkSj ,l,lbZ }kjk mBk, tkus okys dneksa dk o.kZu djsaA½

C18. Draw normal cantilever assembly of OHE giving names of important components. What
are comparative advantages and disadvantages of porcelain insulators and composite
insulators? ¼egRoiw.kZ midj.kksa dk uke fy[krs gq, vks,pbZ ds ukWeZy dSUVhyhoj vlsEcyh dk js[kkfp=
[khapAs ikslZyhu balwysVlZ vkSj dEiksftV balwysVlZ ds D;k&D;k rqyukRed ykHk o gkfu;kWa gSa \½

C19. Describe the items to be complied and give the list of documents to be submitted with
EIG Application for obtaining EIG sanction for Energisation of OHE.
¼vks,pbZ ds ,utkZbts”ku ds fy, bZvkbth lSaD”ku dks izkIr djus ds fy, bZvkbth vkosnu i= ds lkFk
iw.kZ dh tkus okyh enksa dk fooj.k o fn, tkus okys dkxtkr dh lwph dk fooj.k nsAsa ½

C20. What aspects are to be checked at approval stage for Power line crossings?
¼ikWoj ykbu ØkflaXl~ ds vuqeksnu Lrj ij fdu&fdu rF;ksa dh tkWp dh tkrh gS \½

C21. What are the different types of Foundations and what is the criterion for selection of these
types for different locations/structures? ¼QkmaMs”kUl~ ds fdrus izdkj gksrs gSa vkSj fofHkUu
yksds”kuks@
a LVªDplZ ij bu QkmaMs”kUl~ dks pquus dk D;k vk/kkj gksrk gSS \½

C22. What criterion is used for locating (a) neutral section (b) TSS?
¼ (a) U;wVªy lsD”ku (b) Vh,l,l ds LFkku fu/kkZj.k ds fy, D;k vk/kkj iz;ksx fd;k tkrk gS \½

D- TRACTION ROLLING STOCK MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

¼VªSD”ku jkWfyax LVkWd j[k&j[kko o lapkyu½
D1. Give sketch of typical speed-time curve of trains. Describe various parts of the curve.

¼xkfM+;ksa ds fVfidy LihM&Vkbe doZ dk js[kkfp= [khapAs doZ ds fofo/k izdkjksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
D2. Differentiate between rheostatic and regenerative braking. Explain how regenerative
braking is superior? Which locos of Indian Railways are provided with regenerative braking?

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¼fjgksLVSfVd o fjtsujsVho czsfdax dk varj izLrqr djsAa crk,a fd fdl izdkj fjtsujsfVo czsfdax Js’B gS
\ Hkkjrh; jsyos esa fdl izdkj ds yksdks esa fjtsujsfVo czsfdax iz;qDr gS \½
D3. Describe working principle of air brake system. Differentiate between air brake system
and vacuum brake system. ¼,vj czsd flLVe ds dk;Z&fl)kar dk o.kZu djsAa ,vj czsd iz.kkyh o
oSD;we czsd iz.kkyh ds chp dk varj izLrqr djsAa ½
D4. Why tap changer is provided in ac electric locos? Describe working of tap changer with
the help of a sketch. ¼,lh fo|qr batuksa esa VSi psatj D;ksa fn;k tkrk gS \ Ldsp ds ek/;e ls VSi
psUtj ds dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa ½
D5. Describe the working of arno converter and static converter. Enumerate their merits
and demerits. ¼vkuksZ duoVZj o LVSfVd duoVZj dh dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa buds xq.k o nks’kksa
dk o.kZu djsAa ½
D6. Mention various maintenance schedules of ac electric locomotives. Briefly describe
activities to be carried out in IC schedule. ¼,d ,lh yksdkseksfVo ds fofo/k esusVsusl
a “ksM~;wYl dk
o.kZu djsAa vkblh “ksM~;wy esa fd, tkus okys dk;kZsa dk laf{kIr fooj.k nsAa ½
D7. Describe the role of Progress and Planning Organization (PPO) in efficient and effective
functioning of Electric Loco Shed. ¼fo|qr yksdks “ksM esa dq”ky o izHkkoh dk;Z&iz.kkyh ds fy,
Progress and Planning Organization (PPO) ds egRo dk o.kZu djsAa ½

D8. Describe the advantages of 3-phase technology locomotives over conventional ac

electric locos. Mention main differences in equipments provided in 3-phase locos vis-à-vis
conventional ac electric locos. ¼ijEijkxr ,lh fo|qr yksdks dh vis{kk 3-phase rduhd ds
yksdkseksfVo ds ykHkksa dk o.kZu djsAa ijEijkxr ,lh fo|qr yksdks esa tSls fd 3-phase yksdks esa iz;qDr
midj.kksa esa eq[; varjksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
D9. Mention main components of Co-Co tri-mount bogie and briefly describe their
functions. Explain why the gear ratios of goods locos and passenger locos are different.

¼ Co-Co tri-mount bogie ds eq[; iqtksZa dk o.kZu djsa o mudh dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk laf{kIr o.kZu djsAa
crk,a fd xqM~l~ yksdkst vkSj iSlsUtj yksdkst ds fxvj jsf”kvkst esa varj D;ksa gksrk gS \½
D10. Describe the maintenance practices to be followed for prevention of fire in electric
locos. ¼fo|qr batuksa esa vkx dh jksdFkke ds fy, fd, tkus okys j[k&j[kko lEcU/kh dk;ksZa dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
D11. Draw power circuit diagram of AC locos. ¼,lh yksdkst ds ikWoj lfdZV dk js[kkfp= [khapAs ½

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D12. What precautions are to be taken before rainy season for trouble free performance of
AC locos? ¼,lh yksdkst ds leL;keqDr izn”kZu ds fy, o’kkZ _rq iwoZ D;k lrdZrk,a mBk;h tkuh
pkfg, \½

D13. Describe the working of SMGR and GR. What are the must change items for AOH and
POH schedules of an Electric Loco? ¼ SMGR o GR ds dk;ksZa dk o.kZu djsAa fo|qr batu ds AOH o
POH “ksM~;wy ds fy, D;k&D;k eLV psUt en gSa \½

D14. Describe functions of QOP and QLM relays. Briefly mention trouble shooting in case of
QOP dropping. ¼ QOP o QLM ds dk;Z&iz.kkyh dk o.kZu djsAa QOP MªkWfiax dh fLFkfr esa Vªcy “kwfVax
dk laf{kIr o.kZu djsAa ½

D15. Draw the power circuit diagram of 3 phase locos. ¼3 phase yksdkst ds ikWoj lfdZV dk
js[kkfp= [khapAs ½

D16. Draw the profile of loco wheel. Explain why wheel is not re-profiled to ideal wheel
profile. ¼batu ds ifg, ds izksQkby dks [khapAs ;g crk,a fd Oghy fjizksQkby vkn”kZ ifg, ds izksQkby
tSlk D;ksa ugha fd;k tkrk gS \½

D17. Enumerate merits and demerits of AC and DC auxiliary machines. Describe the effect of
line voltage on their performance. ¼ AC o DC vkWXtyjh e”khuksa ds xq.k o nks’kksa dk o.kZu djsAa ykbu
oksYVst esa muds izn”kZu ij izHkko dk o.kZu djsAa ½

D18. Why Vigilance Control Device is provided in Locomotive? Describe its functioning.
¼yksdkseksfVo esa foftysl
a daVªksy fMokbl D;ksa iz;ksx dh tkrh gS \ bldh dk;Z iz.kkyh dk o.kZu
djsAa ½
D19. Describe safety checks to be done before giving fitness to the electric locos in out pits.
¼vkmV fiV~l~ esa fo|qr batuksa dks mi;qDr djkj nsus ls iwoZ laj{kkRed tkWpksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½

D20. Enumerate the points you must check during foot plate inspection as traction rolling
stock operation officer. ¼VªSD”ku jkWfyax LVkWd lapkyd vf/kdkjh ds :i esa ik;nku fujh{k.k ds nkSjku
vkids }kjk dh tkus okyh tkWpksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½

D21. Mention the factors to be considered for preparation of crew link. Briefly describe the
procedure for making a crew link. ¼Øw fyad dh rS;kjh ds fy, fopkj dh tkus okyh enksa dk fooj.k
nsAa ,d Øw fyad ds fuekZ.k dh izfØ;k dk laf{kIr o.kZu djsAa ½
D22. Mention the factors affecting the duty hours of Loco Pilots. Describe various records of
duty hours of Loco Pilots which are required to be maintained. ¼yksdks ik;yV~l~ ds duty hours dks
izHkkfor djus okys dkjdksa dk mYys[k djsAa yksdks ik;yV~l~ ds duty hours ds fofo/k fjdkMZl~ dk
o.kZu djsa ftldks esUVsu djus dh t:jr gksrh gS \½

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D23. Define specific energy consumption (SEC). Enumerate factors affecting specific energy
consumption. What actions should be taken for improving SEC? Explain why SEC of passenger
carrying trains is higher than goods trains. ¼LisflfQd ,uthZ datEI”ku (SEC) dks cryk,aA LisflfQd
,uthZ datEI”ku dks izHkkfor djus okys dkjdksa dk mYys[k djsAa SEC ds lq/kkj ds fy, dkSu&dkSu ls
dne mBk, tkus pkfg, \ ekyxkfM+;ksa dh vis{kk lokjh <ksus okyh xkfM+;ksa esa SEC D;ksa vf/kd gksrk gS]
o.kZu djsAa ½
D24. Explain the reasons for stalling of trains. Describe the precautions to be taken to avoid
stalling of trains. ¼xkfM+;ksa ds stalling ds dkj.kksa dk o.kZu djsAa xkfM+;ksa ds stalling dks jksdus ds fy,
mBk;h tkus okyh lrdZrkvksa dk o.kZu djsAa ½
D25. Describe causes of train parting. Enumerate the precautions to be taken to reduce train
parting. ¼ Train parting ds dkj.kksa dk o.kZu djsAa Train parting dks de djus ds fy, mBk;h tkus
okyh lko/kkfu;ksa dk mYys[k djsAa ½
D26. What checks should be carried out by crew with multiple locos? List the position of
various cocks in leading and trailing locos of a multiple loco. ¼ Multiple locos esa Øw ds }kjk fd,
tkus okys tkWp dkSu&dkSu ls gSa \ Multiple locos esa leading o trailing yksdkst esa fofo/k cocks dh
fLFkfr dh fyLV cuk,aA½

D27. Define adhesion. Describe the factors affecting adhesion. Explain why the adhesion
reduces on curves. ¼ Adhesion dk mYys[k djsAa Adhesion dks izHkkfor djusokys dkjdksa dk o.kZu
djsAa ?kqeko ij adhesion D;ksa de gksrk gS] o.kZu djsa \½

D28. What checks and measurements should be made after panto entanglement?
¼iS.Vks baVsx
a yesaV ij dkSu&dkSu ls tkWp o mik; fd, tkus pkfg, \½

D29. What is modified auto-signalling system? How it is beneficial? Please explain with diagram.
¼ekWMhQkbM vkWVks&flxufyax flLVe D;k gS \ ;g fdl izdkj ykHkdkjh gS \ d`i;k js[kkfp= }kjk o.kZu
djsAa ½

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