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Question 591

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Consider the following statements about torque in synchronous motors.

I. The torque in a synchronous motor is produced only when the rotor is locked into synchronism.

II. The torque is directly proportional to the sine of the load angle (δ).

III. Synchronous motor develops starting torque proportional to the power input.

IV. Maximum torque occurs at δ = 180°.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. AOption (a)

    Statements II, III & IV only

  2. BOption (b)

    Statements I, II & III only

  3. COption (c)

    Statements II & IV only

  4. DOption (d)

    Statements I & II only

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Answer: (a)A.

Statements II, III & IV only

Explanation not yet available.

Question 592

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Why are instrument transformers used with a wattmeter for high-power AC measurements?

  1. AOption (a)

    To eliminate the need for a pressure coil in the wattmeter

  2. BOption (b)

    To reduce the frequency of the measured circuit

  3. COption (c)

    To convert AC power into DC power

  4. DOption (d)

    To extend the current and voltage range of the wattmeter safely

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Answer: (a)A.

To eliminate the need for a pressure coil in the wattmeter

Explanation not yet available.

Question 593

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Which crystal structure is specifically associated with ferrite iron (α-iron), a ferromagnetic material?

  1. AOption (a)

    Face-centered cubic (FCC)

  2. BOption (b)

    Body-centered cubic (BCC)

  3. COption (c)

    Diamond cubic

  4. DOption (d)

    Hexagonal close-packed (HCP)

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Answer: (a)A.

Face-centered cubic (FCC)

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Question 594

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

What is the purpose of a Buchholz relay in transformer protection?

  1. AOption (a)

    To measure temperature rise

  2. BOption (b)

    To measure core flux

  3. COption (c)

    To detect overvoltage

  4. DOption (d)

    To detect internal faults such as short circuits and arcing in oil

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Answer: (a)A.

To measure temperature rise

Explanation not yet available.

Question 595

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

In a properly biased PNP transistor operating in active region, the emitter terminal is _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    equal in potential to the base

  2. BOption (b)

    more negative than the collector

  3. COption (c)

    more positive than the base

  4. DOption (d)

    grounded permanently

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Answer: (a)A.

equal in potential to the base

Explanation not yet available.

Question 596

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

A PNP transistor is operating in active region. If the emitter voltage decreases such that the emitter becomes less positive than the base while the biasing condition of the collector-base junction remains unchanged, the transistor will enter _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Active region with higher gain

  2. BOption (b)

    Reverse active region

  3. COption (c)

    Cut-off region

  4. DOption (d)

    Saturation region

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Answer: (a)A.

Active region with higher gain

Explanation not yet available.

Question 597

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

Protection of transmission lines using differential pilot wire protection provides:

  1. AOption (a)

    Increasing transmission conductor diameter during overload conditions

  2. BOption (b)

    Fast and selective protection of short transmission feeder sections

  3. COption (c)

    Reducing transmission line inductance under balanced operating conditions only

  4. DOption (d)

    Improving illumination level inside substation control room sections

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Answer: (a)A.

Increasing transmission conductor diameter during overload conditions

Explanation not yet available.

Question 598

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

The hypotenuse of the power triangle represents which type of power?

  1. AOption (a)

    Reactive power

  2. BOption (b)

    Apparent power

  3. COption (c)

    Active power

  4. DOption (d)

    Power factor

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Answer: (a)A.

Reactive power

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Question 599

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

The tapping in an auto transformer is used to:

  1. AOption (a)

    separate windings

  2. BOption (b)

    reduce insulation

  3. COption (c)

    increase magnetic losses

  4. DOption (d)

    regulate voltage output

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Answer: (a)A.

separate windings

Explanation not yet available.

Question 600

RRB JE 2026• Technical Abilities

What is a typical starting torque characteristic of a shaded pole induction motor?

  1. AOption (a)

    Low starting torque and low efficiency

  2. BOption (b)

    Low starting torque and high efficiency

  3. COption (c)

    High starting torque and low efficiency

  4. DOption (d)

    High starting torque and high efficiency

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Answer: (a)A.

Low starting torque and low efficiency

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