Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 26 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Read the following statements about coals. I. Lignite coals can be used in thermal power plants II. Super-anthracite coal are best for thermal power plants

A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. I and II are correct
D. I and II are incorrect
Answer» B. Only II is correct
2.

The selection of coal for power plant does not depends on _________

A. Calorific value
B. Nitrogen content
C. Sulphur content
D. Grindability index
Answer» C. Sulphur content
3.

Grindability of coal should be low.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Read the below statements. I. Sulphur is one of the combustible elements II. The Sulphur content of coal should be less than 1%

A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. I and II are correct
D. I and II are incorrect
Answer» D. I and II are incorrect
5.

NORMAL_HEPTANE?$

A. accelerates auto-ignition
B. helps to resist auto-ignition
C. does not affect auto-ignition
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. helps to resist auto-ignition
6.

THE_SELECTION_OF_COAL_FOR_POWER_PLANT_DOES_NOT_DEPENDS_ON__________?$

A. Calorific value
B. Nitrogen content
C. Sulphur content
D. Grindability index
Answer» C. Sulphur content
7.

Polymerization is a chemical process in which molecules of a compound become$

A. larger
B. smaller
C. liquid
D. gaseous
Answer» B. smaller
8.

Which_of_the_following_is_the_lightest_and_most_volatile_liquid_fuel?$

A. diesel
B. petrol
C. gasoline
D. fuel oil
Answer» D. fuel oil
9.

Read_the_following_statements_about_coals.$

A.
B.
Answer» B.
10.

Gaseous fuel guarantees are based on

A. calorific value of oil
B. low heat value of oil
C. mean heat value of oil
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. mean heat value of oil
11.

When crude oil is heated, then which of the following hydrocarbon is given off first.

A. kerosene
B. gasoline
C. paraffin
D. natural gas
Answer» E.
12.

In diesel engine the diesel fuel injected into cylinder would burn instantly at about compressed air temperature of

A. 250ºC
B. 500ºC
C. 1000ºC
D. 1500ºC
Answer» D. 1500¬¨¬®‚Äö√†¬¥C
13.

Ethyl fluid is use?

A. to increase the octane rating of the fuel
B. to increase the cetane rating of the fuel
C. as a defrosting agent
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. to increase the cetane rating of the fuel
14.

Grindability of coal should be low?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

Cetane

A. has zero cetane number
B. has 100 cetane number
C. helps detonation
D. is a straight chain paraffin
Answer» E.
16.

A minimum of 4 to 6 percent of ash is required in coal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
17.

Octane number is determined by comparing the performance of the petrol with the following hydro-carbons

A. iso-octane
B. mixture of normal heptane and iso octane
C. alpha methyl napthalene
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. alpha methyl napthalene
18.

What is the main drawback of liquid fuel in thermal power plant?

A. High handling cost
B. Hard and Adhesive oil slag
C. Difficult to store
D. High cost of liquid fuel
Answer» E.
19.

Iso-octane

A. has octane number of 0
B. has octane number of 50
C. has octane number of 100
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
20.

Which of the following coal has highest enthalpy of combustion?

A. Peat coal
B. Sami-bituminous coal
C. Semi-anthracite coal
D. Lignite coal
Answer» C. Semi-anthracite coal
21.

Self-ignition temperature of petrol is of the order of

A. 150ºC
B. 240ºC
C. 370ºC
D. more than 500ºC
Answer» E.
22.

Which of the following coal has highest moisture content?

A. Sub-bituminous coal
B. Bituminous coal
C. Anthracite coal
D. Peat coal
Answer» E.
23.

Kerosene is distilled at

A. 30-65ºC
B. 65-220ºC
C. 220-350ºC
D. 350-450ºC
Answer» D. 350-450¬¨¬®‚Äö√†¬¥C
24.

Petrol is distilled at a temperature in range of

A. 30-65ºC
B. 65-220ºC
C. 220-350ºC
D. 350-450ºC
Answer» C. 220-350¬¨¬®‚Äö√†¬¥C
25.

Which of the following is most suitable fuel for thermal power plant?

A. Peat coal
B. Lignite coal
C. Bituminous coal
D. Anthracite coal
Answer» D. Anthracite coal
26.

Which of the following is correct arrangement of different types of coals according to their increasing carbon content?

A. Peat, bituminous, lignite, anthracite
B. Peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite
C. Bituminous, peat, lignite, anthracite
D. Peat, anthracite, bituminous, lignite
Answer» C. Bituminous, peat, lignite, anthracite