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Question 571

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Select the option that is correct regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Three-phase auto-transformers are smaller and lighter than equivalent three-phase two-winding transformers.

Reason (R): Auto-transformers use fewer windings and a smaller core.

  1. AOption (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. BOption (b)

    A is true, but R is false.

  3. COption (c)

    A is false, but R is true.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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Answer: (a)A.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Question 572

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Which statement about magnetic flux is false?

  1. AOption (a)

    Magnetic flux density unit is Tesla or weber per meter square (Wb/m2).

  2. BOption (b)

    Magnetic flux density is the magnetic flux passing through per unit cross-section area.

  3. COption (c)

    Magnetic flux does not have any SI unit.

  4. DOption (d)

    Magnetic flux is analogous to current in electric circuit.

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Answer: (a)A.

Magnetic flux density unit is Tesla or weber per meter square (Wb/m2).

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Question 573

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Anderson’s bridge belongs to which category of measuring circuits?

  1. AOption (a)

    DC potentiometer circuit

  2. BOption (b)

    AC bridge for inductance measurement

  3. COption (c)

    DC bridge for resistance measurement

  4. DOption (d)

    Resonance circuit for frequency measurement

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Answer: (a)A.

DC potentiometer circuit

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Question 574

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Which combination of the following statements about direct resistance heating are correct?

i) The process requires the charge to be electrically conductive.

ii) Electrodes are placed in direct contact with the charge.

iii) Heat is generated by induced eddy currents in the charge.

iv) The charge does not form part of the electric circuit.

  1. AOption (a)

    (i) and (iv) only

  2. BOption (b)

    (ii) and (iii) only

  3. COption (c)

    (iii) and (iv) only

  4. DOption (d)

    (i) and (ii) only

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Answer: (a)A.

(i) and (iv) only

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Question 575

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Determine whether x(t)=sin(3t) + sin(5t) is periodic. If yes, find its fundamental period.

  1. AOption (a)

    T=π

  2. BOption (b)

    T=2π

  3. COption (c)

    T=π/5

  4. DOption (d)

    Non-periodic

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Answer: (a)A.

T=π

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Question 576

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

In the given circuit R1= 6Ω, R2= 4Ω and R3= 3Ω. The voltage sources are V1 = 21V and V2 = 5V. Determine the currents flowing through R₁ and R₂, respectively.

  1. AOption (a)

    2A and 6A

  2. BOption (b)

    4A and 6A

  3. COption (c)

    3A and 2A

  4. DOption (d)

    2A and 3A

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Answer: (a)A.

2A and 6A

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Question 577

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

What is the main objective of backup protection in a power system?

  1. AOption (a)

    To detect minor disturbances in voltage

  2. BOption (b)

    To increase the complexity of the system

  3. COption (c)

    To isolate faults if primary protection fails

  4. DOption (d)

    To operate faster than primary protection

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Answer: (a)A.

To detect minor disturbances in voltage

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Question 578

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

The Thevenin equivalent voltage at terminals a-b is _________________.

  1. AOption (a)

    10 V

  2. BOption (b)

    9 V

  3. COption (c)

    12 V

  4. DOption (d)

    6 V

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Answer: (a)A.

10 V

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Question 579

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Which type of magnetic material loses its magnetism immediately after the removal of the magnetic field?

  1. AOption (a)

    Diamagnetic

  2. BOption (b)

    Ferrimagnetic

  3. COption (c)

    Ferromagnetic

  4. DOption (d)

    Paramagnetic

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Answer: (a)A.

Diamagnetic

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Question 580

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Why does a squirrel cage induction motor not develop maximum starting torque?

  1. AOption (a)

    Slip is less than unity at starting

  2. BOption (b)

    Rotor reactance is zero at starting

  3. COption (c)

    Rotor resistance is fixed and low

  4. DOption (d)

    Rotor resistance can be externally varied at starting

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Answer: (a)A.

Slip is less than unity at starting

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