Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 13 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: I. Diesel power plant is generally used as base load plant. II. Gas turbine power plant is used as peak load plant.

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

Thermal power plants are not suitable for supplying base peak loads.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

In combined operation of several power plants the reserve capacity requirement is reduced.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

THERMAL_POWER_PLANTS_ARE_NOT_SUITABLE_FOR_SUPPLYING_BASE_PEAK_LOADS.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Read the following statements:$

A.
B.
Answer» C.
6.

In combined operation of several power plants the reserve capacity requirement is reduced?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following system is more reliable?

A. Hydroelectric power plant
B. Steam power plant
C. Combined operating steam and hydroelectric power plant
D. Diesel power plant
Answer» D. Diesel power plant
8.

A power system will have greater flexibility of operation if they have __________

A. Various types of power plants operating in combination
B. Only Base load plants operating in combination
C. Only Peak load plants operating in combination
D. Only thermal power plants operating in combination
Answer» B. Only Base load plants operating in combination
9.

Gas turbine power plants are most suitable for which of the following loads?

A. Only Base load
B. Only Peak load
C. Base and Peak loads
D. Gas turbine power plants are not practical
Answer» C. Base and Peak loads
10.

Plants with maximum operating costs are put on load for :

A. Maximum time
B. During peak load
C. Emergency conditions
D. During Medium loads
Answer» D. During Medium loads
11.

Plants with higher operating cost and greater flexibility are suitable for?

A. Only Base load
B. Only Peak load
C. Base and Peak loads
D. Plants with higher operating cost are not used
Answer» C. Base and Peak loads
12.

Which of the following power plants can be profitably employed for supplying base loads as well as peak loads?

A. Thermal power plant
B. Nuclear power plant
C. Hydroelectric power plant
D. Diesel power plant
Answer» D. Diesel power plant
13.

Which of the following power plant are put on load for maximum time?

A. Plant with minimum operating cost
B. Plant with medium operating cost
C. Plant with maximum operating cost
D. Operating cost does not matter
Answer» B. Plant with medium operating cost