1. For exact compensation of voltage drop in the feeder the booster ?

must be earthed

must work on line voltage

must work on linear portion of its characteristics

must work on non-linear portion of its V-I characteristics

Answer: must work on linear portion of its characteristics

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2. Corona is likely to occur maximum in ?

transmission lines

distribution lines

domestic wiring

all of the above

Answer: transmission lines

Explanation:


3. By using bundled conductors which of the following is reduced ?

Power loss due to corona

Capacitance of the circuit

Inductance of the circuit

None of the above

Answer: Power loss due to corona

Explanation:


4. The colour of the neutral of three-core flexible cable is ?

blue

brown

red

black

Answer: blue

Explanation:


5. ln the cables sheaths are used to ?

prevent the moisture from entering the cable

provide strength to the cable

provide proper insulation

none of the above

Answer: prevent the moisture from entering the cable

Explanation:


6. Earthing is necessary to give protection against ?

danger of electric shock

voltage fluctuation

overloading

high temperature of the conductors

Answer: danger of electric shock

Explanation:


7. The size of the earth wire is determined by ?

the atmospheric conditions

the voltage of the service wires

the ampere capacity of the service wires

none of the above

Answer: the ampere capacity of the service wires

Explanation:


8. Which of the following equipment is used to limit short-circuit current level in a substation ?

Isolator

Lightning switch

Coupling capacitor

Series reactor

Answer: Series reactor

Explanation:


9. Out of the following which type of poles are bulky ?

Transmission towers

Concrete poles

Tubular steel poles

Wooden poles

Answer: Concrete poles

Explanation:


10. A tap changing transformer is used to ?

supply low voltage current for instruments

step up the voltage

step down the voltage

step up as well as step down the voltage

Answer: step up as well as step down the voltage

Explanation: