Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 12 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.

Which of the following statement is true about hydroelectric power plant?

A. Hydroelectric power plants are multipurpose.
B. Due to non-uniform flow of water frequency control in such plants is very difficult.
C. Hydroelectric power plant has high running cost
D. Water is used as fuel in hydroelectric power plant
Answer» B. Due to non-uniform flow of water frequency control in such plants is very difficult.
2.

Which of the following is not an advantage of hydroelectric power plant?

A. no fuel requirement
B. low running cost
C. continuous power source
D. no standby losses
Answer» D. no standby losses
3.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_AN_ADVANTAGE_OF_HYDROELECTRIC_POWER_PLANT??$

A. no fuel requirement
B. low running cost
C. continuous power source
D. no standby losses
Answer» D. no standby losses
4.

Which_of_the_following_statement_is_true_about_hydroelectric_power_plant?$

A. Hydroelectric power plants are multipurpose.
B. Due to non-uniform flow of water frequency control in such plants is very difficult.
C. Hydroelectric power plant has high running cost
D. Water is used as fuel in hydroelectric power plant
Answer» B. Due to non-uniform flow of water frequency control in such plants is very difficult.
5.

Which statement about hydroelectric power plant is wrong?

A. Efficiency of hydroelectric power plant does not reduce with age
B. Its construction coast is very high and takes a long time for erection.
C. It is very neat and clean plant because no smoke or ash is produced.
D. Meeting rapidly changing load demands is not possible in hydroelectric power plant.
Answer» E.
6.

Hydroelectric power plant is mainly located in ____________

A. Flat areas
B. Deserts
C. Hilly areas
D. Deltas
Answer» D. Deltas
7.

Hydroelectric power plant is generally located near load centre.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Hydroelectric power plant is __________

A. Non-renewable source of energy
B. Conventional source of energy
C. Non-conventional source of energy
D. Continuous source of energy
Answer» C. Non-conventional source of energy
9.

Potential energy of water is used to drive the turbine.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

The amount of electrical energy that can be generated by a hydroelectric power plant depends upon ___________

A. Head of water
B. Quantity of water
C. Specific weight of water
D. Efficiency of Alternator
Answer» C. Specific weight of water
11.

Which of the following is not a requirement for site selection of hydroelectric power plant?

A. Availability of water
B. Large catchment area
C. Rocky land
D. Sedimentation
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is the correct equation for the electrical power generated by the hydroelectric power plant?

A. 75×0.736 wQHη Watt
B. (7.5/0.736) × wQHη Watt
C. 0.845 ×wQHη Watt
D. 9.81 ×wQHη
Answer» D. 9.81 ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â•wQH‚âà√≠‚Äö√†√´