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UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which of the following advantages accrue to the use of Articulate Dump Trucks (ADT) over Rigid Dump Trucks (RDT) for construction and earth moving work ?
1. Higher manoeuverability
2. Low turning radius.
3. Lower fleet costs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1 and 2

C 1 and 3

D 2 and 3

ANS:B - 1 and 2

Option A is correct;

Advantages of ADT;
(i) Higher Maneuverability;
(ii) Lower turning radius.
(iii) Higher tractive effort.
(iv) Better operator comfort.
(v) Faster cycle times and therefore low fleet costs.