1. Which of the following regulations is considered best ?

50%

20%

10%

2%

Answer: 2%

Explanation:


2. When the interconnector between two stations has large reactance ?

the transfer of power will take place with voltage fluctuation and noise

the transfer of power will take place with least loss

the stations will fall out of step because of large angular displacement between the stations

none of the above

Answer: the stations will fall out of step because of large angular displacement between the stations

Explanation:


3. In a tap changing transformer, the tappings are provided on ?

primary winding

secondary winding

high voltage winding

any of the above

Answer: secondary winding

Explanation:


4. Owing to skin effect ?

current flows through the half cross-section of the conductor

portion of the conductor near the surface carries more current and core of the conductor carries less current

portion of the conductor near the surface carries less current and core of the conductor carries more current

any of the above

Answer: portion of the conductor near the surface carries more current and core of the conductor carries less current

Explanation:


5. The voltage of the single phase supply to residential consumers is ?

110 V

210 V

230 V

400 V

Answer: 230 V

Explanation:


6. The distributors for residential areas are ?

single phase

three-phase three wire

three-phase four wire

none of the above

Answer: three-phase four wire

Explanation:


7. Which of the following are the constants of the transmission lines ?

Resistance

Inductance

Capacitance

All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Explanation:


8. The cause of damage to the lead sheath of a cable is ?

crystallisation of the lead through vibration

chemical action on the lead when buried in the earth

mechanical damage

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


9. Which of the following is usually not the generating voltage ?

6.6 kV

8.8 kV

11 KV

13.2 KV

Answer: 8.8 kV

Explanation:


10. Which of the following characteristics should the line supports for transmission lines possess ?

Low cost

High mechanical strength

Longer life

All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Explanation: