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201.

What is the use of bundled conductors?

A. Reduces surface electric stress of conductor
B. Increases the line reactance
C. Decreases the line capacitance
D. None of these
Answer» B. Increases the line reactance
202.

What is the critical disruptive voltage of a three phase line which has a conductor of 2 cm in diameter which are spaced equilaterally 1m apart, if the dielectric strength of air is about 30 kV/cm, and air density about 0.952 and irregularity factor 0.9?

A. 152.36 kV
B. 146.235 kV
C. 144.95 kV
D. 111.235 kV
Answer» D. 111.235 kV
203.

Assertion (A): Capacitance grading improves the string efficiency not more than 220 kV. Reason (R): In capacitance grading the units used are of different capacitance and so are not interchangeable.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» E.
204.

Which gas is formed near to the conductors by producing a hissing noise?

A. Oxygen
B. Ozone
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Hydrogen
205.

Which shielding is called the static shielding of the string?

A. Using the guard rings
B. Grading the insulators
C. Increasing the length of cross arms
D. None of these
Answer» B. Grading the insulators
206.

Which of the following statements are true related to corona? 1. It causes radio interference. 2. It attenuates lightning surges. 3. It causes power loss. 4. It amplifies switching surges. The codes are:

A. 1,2,4
B. 1,4
C. 1,2,3
D. 2,3
Answer» D. 2,3
207.

A three wire dc distribution makes available how many voltages?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
208.

What are ground detectors?

A. Used for detecting earth faults for all cables
B. Used for detecting ground faults for underground cables
C. Used for detecting all types of fault in a underground cables
D. None of these
Answer» C. Used for detecting all types of fault in a underground cables
209.

Assertion (A): The string efficiency can be improved by using long cross arms. Reason (R): Use of long cross arms reduces the ratio of capacity to earth to capacity per insulator thereby increasing the string efficiency.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not the explanation of A
210.

Corona is observed on

A. AC transmissions only
B. DC transmissions only
C. AC and DC transmissions
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
211.

If the voltage of the system is about 230 V, then what would be the highest and the lowest permissible voltage?

A. 242 and 214 V
B. 240 and 210 V
C. 244 and 216 V
D. 244 and 212 V
Answer» D. 244 and 212 V
212.

What is the purpose of guard ring?

A. Reduce the earth capacitance of the lowest unit.
B. Increase the earth capacitance of the lowest unit.
C. Reduce the transmission line losses.
D. None of these.
Answer» B. Increase the earth capacitance of the lowest unit.
213.

Each disc in a suspension type of insulators is designed for what voltage?

A. 33 kV
B. 22 kV
C. 11 kV
D. 66 kV
Answer» C. 11 kV
214.

For purely domestic loads which type of distribution is employed?

A. Single phase two wire
B. 3 phase 3 wire
C. 3 phase 4 wire
D. None of these
Answer» B. 3 phase 3 wire
215.

Where is the suspension type of insulators mainly used?

A. RCC poles
B. Wooden poles
C. Steel poles
D. Steel towers
Answer» E.
216.

Why is the floating neutral in a three phase supply considered as undesirable?

A. High voltage across the load
B. Low voltage across the load
C. Unequal line voltages across the load
D. None of above
Answer» D. None of above
217.

In a balanced 3 phase, 4 wire ac system the phase sequence is RYB. If the voltage of R phase = 230 ∠ 0° volts, then what will be the B phase?

A. 230 ∠ - 120°
B. 230 ∠ - 90°
C. 230 ∠ - 90°
D. 230 ∠ - 120°
Answer» B. 230 ∠ - 90°
218.

Where are the strain type of insulators used?

A. Low voltage overhead lines
B. Dead ends
C. Change in direction of the transmission lines
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
219.

An industrial consumer has a load pattern of 2000 kW, 0.8 lag for 12 hours and 1000 kW UPF for 12 hours. What is its load factor?

A. 10.5
B. 0.75
C. 0.6
D. 2.0
Answer» C. 0.6
220.

Strain and Shackle type insulators are provided on which type of plane?

A. Vertical plane
B. Horizontal plane
C. On the surface
D. All of these
Answer» B. Horizontal plane
221.

Which type of loads use 3 phase 4 wire ac system of distribution?

A. Balanced
B. Unbalanced
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
222.

What are boosters?

A. Is a high voltage and low circuit machine
B. Is a series wound dc generator driven by dc shunt motor
C. Is a low voltage and high current generator operating on straight or linear portion of its voltage current characteristics
D. Both (b) and (c)
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
223.

Which insulator is also called as spool type of insulators?

A. Pin type
B. Shackle type
C. Suspension type
D. Stay insulators
Answer» C. Suspension type
224.

Which distribution system is energised by two or more generating stations or substations?

A. Radial systems
B. Interconnected systems
C. Ring main systems
D. All of these
Answer» C. Ring main systems
225.

A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In comparison to a similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the drop at the midpoint be?

A. One fourth
B. Half
C. One third
D. One sixth
Answer» D. One sixth
226.

Installation of capacitors at suitable locations and of optimum size in a distribution system results in i. Improved voltage regulation. ii. Reduction in distribution power losses. iii. Reduction of kVA rating of distribution transformers. Which among the above statements are correct?

A. i only
B. i and ii only
C. iii only
D. All of these
Answer» E.
227.

A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In comparison to a similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the maximum voltage drop?

A. One fourth
B. Half
C. One third
D. One sixth
Answer» B. Half
228.

Which material is suitable for the manufacture of armour in a single core cable?

A. Magnetic material
B. Non magnetic and non conducting material
C. Non magnetic and conducting material
D. Magnetic and non conducting material
Answer» D. Magnetic and non conducting material
229.

The null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at both ends lies at

A. Mid point
B. Either end
C. Two third distance from one end
D. One fourth distance from one end
Answer» B. Either end
230.

In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost?

A. Conductors
B. Earthing systems
C. Distribution transformer
D. Insulators
Answer» D. Insulators
231.

What will be the most economical value of diameter of a single core cable to be used on 50 kV, single phase system, when the maximum permissible stress is not exceeding 50 kV / cm?

A. 2.52 cm
B. 2.828 cm
C. 3.52 cm
D. 3.82 cm
Answer» C. 3.52 cm
232.

When steel is reinforced what happens to the composite conductor?

A. 35 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
B. 25 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
C. 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
D. 35 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
Answer» D. 35 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
233.

In a 3 core cable, the capacitance between two conductors is 3 μF. What will be the capacitance per phase?

A. 1.5 μ F
B. 3 μ F
C. 6 μ F
D. 12 μ F
Answer» D. 12 μ F
234.

What does capacitance grading of cables mean?

A. Use of dielectrics in different concentrations
B. Introduction of capacitance at various lengths of cable to counter the effect of inductance
C. Use of dielectrics of different permittivities
D. Grading according to capacitance per km length of the cable
Answer» D. Grading according to capacitance per km length of the cable
235.

To prevent rotting oil the wooden poles which oil is impregnated to it?

A. Kerosene oil
B. Mineral oil
C. Creosote oil
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
236.

Which of these given statements is wrong in consideration with bundled conductors?

A. Control of voltage gradient
B. Reduction in corona loss
C. Reduction in the radio interference
D. Increase in interference with communication lines
Answer» E.
237.

Which of these systems uses the 3 phase 4 wire system?

A. Primary distribution
B. Secondary distribution
C. Primary transmission
D. Secondary transmission
Answer» C. Primary transmission
238.

Which shielding is called the static shielding of the string?

A. Using the guard rings
B. Grading the insulators
C. Increasing the length of cross arms
D. None of these
Answer» B. Grading the insulators
239.

Which state in India among these doesn’t have a gas turbine plant?

A. Jammu Kashmir
B. Tripura
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Bihar
Answer» D. Bihar
240.

Which tariff is also known as the average power factor tariff?

A. Sliding scale tariff
B. kW tariff
C. kVAR tariff
D. kVA maximum demand tariff
Answer» B. kW tariff
241.

Which tariff is used by the small commercial consumers?

A. Maximum demand tariff
B. Block rate tariff
C. Three part tariff
D. Two part tariff
Answer» C. Three part tariff
242.

Which tests are conducted to locate the fault location in the cables?

A. Murray loop test
B. Varley loop test
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
243.

Which type of cylinder configuration is commonly used?

A. Vertical – in line
B. V – type
C. Horizontal type
D. All of these
Answer» B. V – type
244.

Which type of distribution is preferred in residential areas?

A. Single phase, two wire
B. Three phase, three wire
C. Three phase, four wire
D. Two phase, four wire
Answer» D. Two phase, four wire
245.

Which type of insulator is used on 132 kV transmission lines?

A. Pin type
B. Disc type
C. Shackle type
D. Pin and shackle type
Answer» C. Shackle type
246.

Which type of insulators is used in guy wires?

A. Stay insulators
B. Shackle insulators
C. Pin type
D. Strain type
Answer» B. Shackle insulators
247.

Which type of insulators is mainly used for low voltage overhead lines?

A. Pin type
B. Shackle type
C. Suspension type
D. None of these
Answer» C. Suspension type
248.

Which type of loads use 3 phase 4 wire ac system of distribution?

A. Balanced
B. Unbalanced
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
249.

Which type of system is generally adopted for the generation and transmission of electrical power?

A. 3 phase 4 wire
B. 2 phase 3 wire
C. 3 phase 3 wire
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
250.

Why are bundled conductors employed?

A. Appearance of the transmission line is improved
B. Mechanical stability of the line is improved
C. Improves current carrying capacity
D. Improves the corona performance of the line
Answer» E.