A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because HOG draws power directly from electric overhead equipment via locomotive transformers. Statement 2 is incorrect because relying on diesel generator cars describes the traditional End-On Generation (EOG) system, which HOG replaces.
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