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This section includes 517 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
401. |
By which of the following methods string efficiency can be improved?%! |
A. | Using a guard ring |
B. | Grading the insulator |
C. | Using long cross arm |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» E. | |
402. |
When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to%! |
A. | Permeability variation |
B. | Corona |
C. | Skin effect |
D. | Unsymmetrical fault |
Answer» D. Unsymmetrical fault | |
403. |
jCorona usually occurs when the electrostatic stress in air around the conductor exceeds%! |
A. | 6.6 kV (r.m.s. value)/cm |
B. | 11 kV (r.m.s. value)/cm |
C. | 22 kV (maximum value)/cm |
D. | 30 kV (maximum value)/cm |
Answer» E. | |
404. |
A 3-phase 4-wire system is commonly used on%! |
A. | Primary transmission |
B. | Secondary transmission |
C. | Primary distribution |
D. | Secondary distribution |
Answer» E. | |
405. |
Transmission voltage of ll kV is normally used for distances upto%! |
A. | 20 - 25 km |
B. | 40 - 50 km |
C. | 60 - 70 km |
D. | 80 - 100 km |
Answer» B. 40 - 50 km | |
406. |
The conductors of the overhead lines are%! |
A. | solid |
B. | stranded |
C. | both solid and stranded |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
407. |
In a substation the following equipment is not installed%! |
A. | Exciters |
B. | Series capacitors |
C. | Shunt reactors |
D. | Voltaire transformers |
Answer» B. Series capacitors | |
408. |
Transmitted power remaining the same, if supply voltage of a D.C. 2-wire feeder is increased 100 percent, saving in copper is%! |
A. | 25 percent |
B. | 50 percent |
C. | 75 percent |
D. | 100 percent |
Answer» C. 75 percent | |
409. |
The minimum clearance between the ground and a 220 kV line is about%! |
A. | 4.3 m |
B. | 5.5 m |
C. | 7.0 m |
D. | 10.5 m |
Answer» D. 10.5 m | |
410. |
*$_A 3-phase 4-wire system is commonly used on? |
A. | Primary transmission |
B. | Secondary transmission |
C. | Primary distribution |
D. | Secondary distribution |
Answer» E. | |
411. |
*$_The angular displacement between two interconnected stations is mainly due to? |
A. | Armature reactance of both alternators |
B. | Reactance of the interconnector |
C. | Synchronous reactance of both the alternators |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» B. Reactance of the interconnector | |
412. |
*$_Overhead system can be designed for operation up to? |
A. | 11 kV |
B. | 33 kV |
C. | 66 kV |
D. | 400 kV |
Answer» D. 400 kV | |
413. |
*$_When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to? |
A. | Permeability variation |
B. | Corona |
C. | Skin effect |
D. | Unsymmetrical fault |
Answer» D. Unsymmetrical fault | |
414. |
*$_By which of the following methods string efficiency can be improved?? |
A. | Using a guard ring |
B. | Grading the insulator |
C. | Using long cross arm |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» E. | |
415. |
*$_When a live conductor of public electric supply breaks down and touches the earth which of the following will happen?? |
A. | Current will flow to earth |
B. | Supply voltage will drop |
C. | Supply voltage will increase |
D. | No current will flow in the conductor |
Answer» B. Supply voltage will drop | |
416. |
*$_In the analysis of which of the following lines shunt capacitance is neglected?? |
A. | Short transmission lines |
B. | Medium transmission lines |
C. | Long transmission lines |
D. | Medium as well as long transmission lines |
Answer» B. Medium transmission lines | |
417. |
*$_jCorona usually occurs when the electrostatic stress in air around the conductor exceeds? |
A. | 6.6 kV (r.m.s. value)/cm |
B. | 11 kV (r.m.s. value)/cm |
C. | 22 kV (maximum value)/cm |
D. | 30 kV (maximum value)/cm |
Answer» E. | |
418. |
*/*_In a substation the following equipment is not installed? |
A. | Exciters |
B. | Series capacitors |
C. | Shunt reactors |
D. | Voltaire transformers |
Answer» B. Series capacitors | |
419. |
*/*_The conductors of the overhead lines are? |
A. | solid |
B. | stranded |
C. | both solid and stranded |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
420. |
*/*_Transmitted power remaining the same, if supply voltage of a D.C. 2-wire feeder is increased 100 percent, saving in copper is? |
A. | 25 percent |
B. | 50 percent |
C. | 75 percent |
D. | 100 percent |
Answer» C. 75 percent | |
421. |
*/*_Transmission voltage of ll kV is normally used for distances upto? |
A. | 20 - 25 km |
B. | 40 - 50 km |
C. | 60 - 70 km |
D. | 80 - 100 km |
Answer» B. 40 - 50 km | |
422. |
*/*_The minimum clearance between the ground and a 220 kV line is about? |
A. | 4.3 m |
B. | 5.5 m |
C. | 7.0 m |
D. | 10.5 m |
Answer» D. 10.5 m | |
423. |
*/*_are the conductors, which connect the consumer's terminals to the distribution? |
A. | Distributors |
B. | Service mains |
C. | Feeders |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Feeders | |
424. |
*/*_Electromechanical voltage regulators are generally used in? |
A. | Reactors |
B. | Generators |
C. | Transformers |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Transformers | |
425. |
*/*_Which of the following D.C. distribution system is the simplest and lowest in first cost?? |
A. | Radial system |
B. | Ring system |
C. | Interconnected system |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Ring system | |
426. |
*/*_The loads on distributors systems are generally? |
A. | Balanced |
B. | Unbalanced |
C. | Either of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Either of the above | |
427. |
*/*_Which of the following faults is most likely to occur in cables?? |
A. | Cross or short-circuit fault |
B. | Open circuit fault |
C. | Breakdown of cable insulation |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
428. |
*/*_The operating voltage of super-tension cables is up to? |
A. | 3.3 kV |
B. | 6.6 kV |
C. | 11 kV |
D. | 33 kV |
Answer» E. | |
429. |
%_Distribution lines in India generally use_% |
A. | Wooden poles |
B. | R.C.C. poles |
C. | Steel towers |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Steel towers | |
430. |
_ In a D.C. 3-wire distribution system, balancer fields are cross-connected in order to$? |
A. | boost the generated voltage |
B. | balance loads on both sides of the neutral |
C. | make both machine^ run as unloaded motors |
D. | equalize voltages on the positive and negative outers |
Answer» E. | |
431. |
_ The operating voltage of extra high tension cables is upto$? |
A. | 6.6 kV |
B. | 11 kV |
C. | 33 kV |
D. | 66 kV |
Answer» E. | |
432. |
_ There is a greater possibility of occurrence of corona during$? |
A. | Dry weather |
B. | Winter |
C. | Summer heat |
D. | Humid weather |
Answer» E. | |
433. |
_ Constant voltage transmission entails the following disadvantage$? |
A. | Large conductor area is required for same power transmission |
B. | Short-circuit current of the system is increased |
C. | Either of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Either of the above | |
434. |
_ Galvanized steel wire is generally used as$? |
A. | Stay wire |
B. | Earth wire |
C. | Structural components |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
435. |
_ Which of the following bus-bar schemes has the lowest cost?$? |
A. | Ring bus-bar scheme |
B. | Single bus-bar scheme |
C. | Breaker and a half scheme |
D. | Main and transfer scheme |
Answer» C. Breaker and a half scheme | |
436. |
_ In aluminium conductors, steel core is provided to$? |
A. | Compensate for skin effect |
B. | Neutralise proximity effect |
C. | Reduce line inductance |
D. | Increase the tensile strength |
Answer» E. | |
437. |
_ Large industrial consumers are supplied electrical energy at$? |
A. | 400 V |
B. | 11 kV |
C. | 66 kV |
D. | 400 kV |
Answer» D. 400 kV | |
438. |
_ The wooden poles well impregnated with creosite oil or any preservative compound have life$? |
A. | from 2 to 5 years |
B. | 10 to 15 years |
C. | 25 to 30 years |
D. | 60 to 70 years |
Answer» D. 60 to 70 years | |
439. |
_ Low voltage cables are meant for use up to$? |
A. | 1.1 kV |
B. | 3.3 kV |
C. | 6.6 kV |
D. | 11 kV |
Answer» B. 3.3 kV | |
440. |
_ The corona is considerably affected by which of the following?$? |
A. | Size of the conductor |
B. | Shape of the conductor |
C. | Surface condition of the conductor |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
441. |
_ Which of the following methods is used for laying of underground cables?$? |
A. | Direct laying |
B. | Draw-in-system |
C. | Solid system |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
442. |
_ The current drawn by the line due to corona losses is$? |
A. | Non-sinusoidal |
B. | Sinusoidal |
C. | Triangular |
D. | Square |
Answer» B. Sinusoidal | |
443. |
_ For transmission of power over a distance of 500 km, the transmission voltage should be in the range$? |
A. | 150 to 220 kV |
B. | 100 to 120 kV |
C. | 60 to 100 kV |
D. | 20 to 50 kV |
Answer» B. 100 to 120 kV | |
444. |
_ The power transmitted will be maximum when$? |
A. | Corona losses are minimum |
B. | Reactance is high |
C. | Sending end voltage is more |
D. | Receiving end voltage is more |
Answer» D. Receiving end voltage is more | |
445. |
_ Which of the following is the source of heat generation in the cables?$? |
A. | Dielectric losses in cable insulation |
B. | losses in the conductor |
C. | Losses in the metallic sheathings and armourings |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
446. |
_ The cause of damage to the lead sheath of a cable is$? |
A. | crystallisation of the lead through vibration |
B. | chemical action on the lead when buried in the earth |
C. | mechanical damage |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
447. |
__When the interconnector between two stations has large reactance__ |
A. | The transfer of power will take place with voltage fluctuation and noise |
B. | The transfer of power will take place with least loss |
C. | The stations will fall out of step because of large angular displacement between the stations |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» D. None of the above | |
448. |
_The steel used in steel cored conductors is usually$? |
A. | Alloy steel |
B. | Stainless steel |
C. | Mild steel |
D. | High speed steel |
Answer» D. High speed steel | |
449. |
_The voltage drop, for constant voltage transmission is compensated by installing$? |
A. | Inductors |
B. | Capacitors |
C. | Synchronous motors |
D. | All of above |
Answer» D. All of above | |
450. |
_Most of the high voltage transmission lines in India are$? |
A. | Underground |
B. | Overhead |
C. | Either of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Either of the above | |