Exam Details
Subject | electrical | |
Paper | ||
Exam / Course | ||
Department | ground water services | |
Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
Position | deputy engineer | |
Exam Date | 2012 | |
City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
26. A technique of encoding and decoding messages is called
Lithography Cartography
Cryptography Seismography
27. The main object of the 'Curiosity Rover' that landed on Mars on 6th August, 2012, was to
search signs of existence of living organisms
search places of water
collect samples of minerals, elements
establish communication system
28. Which of the following gases is not responsible for air pollution?
Nitrogen Carbon dioxide
Sulphur dioxide Hydrogen sulphide
29. Which of the following is used as a in rockets?
Liquid ammonia Liquid carbon dioxide
Solid carbon dioxide Liquid oxygen
30. India's largest 9900 MW-.Jaitapur (Ratnagiri) nuclear power plant will be set up in collaboration with
France .Japan Germany Switzerland
31. Which of the following is correct about the phenomenon of 'capillary action' Ignition of kerosene lamp, Working of blotting paper.
c.
Existence and growth of tall trees.
d.
Drinking of soft drink by straw.
Answer options
Only a and b Only a. band d
Onlya, bandc Alla,b,c andd
32. India's heaviest Satellite, GSAT-10, was launched from Kourou. F!,ench Guiana, to boost telecommunication and DTH broadcasting on
September 19, 2012 September 2012
September 29, 2012 September 21, 2012
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33. Who postulated the Special Theory of Relativity?
Darwin Newton
Einstein Galileo
34. The chemical acids and bases neutralize each other to form
salt and water salt and gas
gas and water only salt
35. Adding salt and sugar to food substances helps in preserving them for a longer duration. It is because excess salt and sugar
plasmolyse the microbial cells
cause rupturing of microbial cells
cause changes in the shape of microbial cells
remove water directly from food substances
36. Which one of the following is included in the World List of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO?
Kinnaur Region Spiti Valley
Nallamalai Hills Sunderbans
37. Which of the following is not an insecticide?
D.D.T. Potash alum Endrin Folidol
38. Match the following:
a.
Barometer I. Light
b.
Thermometer II. Pressure
c.
Lux meter III. Current
d.
Ammeter IV. Temperature
abc d
IV II III I
II IV I III
IV II I III
II IVIII I
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39. Bats can fly at night because their wings generate
Ultraviolet rays Radio waves
Ultrasonic waves Intrasonic waves
40. The thumb of human hand moves more freely than other fingers due to
Pivotal joint Gliding joint
Hinge joint Saddle joint
41. Nanotechnology is the term used for study of objects having size
1 -100 nanometers
1 -10 micrometers
more than 100 nanometers
less than one micrometer
42. Diamond and Graphite are polymorphs of the element carbon. Which of the following is correct about Diamond and Graphite?
a.
Diamond is hard. Graphite is soft.
b.
Diamond and Graphite. both are electrical insulators.
c.
Diamond is transparent. Graphite is opaque.
d.
Diamond is the ultimate abrasive, Graphite is a good lubricant.
Answer options
Only a and b Only a. band c
Onlya.c andd Alla, b.candd
43. Identify the following element group, which is responsible for production of living organisms on the Earth
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus
Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium
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44. ARTI is an institute associated with Industrial Development Urban Development Rural Technology Road Development
45. Which of the following is not an allotrope of carbon
Fullerene Carbon Nanotube
Diamond Benzene
46. The direction of magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is given by
The Right Hand Rule Fleming's Left Hand Rule
Fleming's Right Hand Rule None of these
47. Atoms and molecules follow laws formulated by which of the following theories?
Quantum Mechanics Celestial Mechanics
Thermodynamics Theory of Relativity
48. The output device of computer is
Motherboard
Central Processing Unit
Keyboard
Monitor
49. The DNA in our body cell has which of the following structures?
Spherical Spiral
Ring-like Double helix
50. The mobile phones which run on solar energy were first manufactured by
Samsung Nokia
Motorola Reliance
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51. The current drawn by a 120 V d.c. motor having armature resistance of 0·5 nand back e.m.[ 110 V is
240 Amp 20 Amp 220 Amp 05 Amp
52. Choose the correct answer A moving coil type instrument can be modified to measure voltages by
using thicker wire in the coil.
using a high resistance shunt.
adding resistance in series.
adding resistance in parallel.
53. The moving coil in a dynamometer wattmeter is connected
in series with the fixed coil
across the supply
in series with the load
across the load
54. Which of the following motors is usually used in household refrigeration?
a.
Reluctance motor
b.
Synchronous motor
c.
Single phase induction motor
d.
3-phase induction motor
Answer options
a only b only
c and d only conly
55. Choose correct answer Secondary output voltage of the transformer increases if
Supply frequency of transformer decreases.
Cross-section area of magnetic core of a transformer increases.
Flux density of core of transformer decreases.
Secondary number of turns in a transformer decreases.
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56. Two transformers of different kVA rating working in parallel, share the load in proportion to their rating when their
per unit leakage impedance on the same kVA base is the same
per unit leakage impedance on their respective rating is equal
ohmic values of the leakage impedance are inversely proportional to their ratmg
ohmic values of the magnetizing reactances are same
57. The resistance and reactance of a 100 kVA, 11000/400 distribution transformer are 0·02 and 0·07 pu respectively. The phase impedance of the transformer referred to the primary is
(0·02 jl-925) n
(15·125 j52·94) (72·6 j254'1l
58. The equivalent circuit of a transformer has leakage reactance and magnetizing reactance X . Their magnitude must satisfy
m
Xl» X Xl «
m
59. Match the following:
a. Core loss of a transformer I. depends on input voltage
b. c. Efficiency of a transformer Secondary output voltage of a transformer II. III. depends on maximum flux density in the core depends on load
d. The number of primary turns of a transformer IV. depends on power factor
a b c d
I II IV III II I III II III IV II I IV III I IV
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60. Choose the correct anSwer A synchronous machine can operate
only as a generator only as a motor
Both as generator and as motor None of the above
61. Four point starter on G..c. motor is used
a.
to increase field current.
b.
to decrease fie ld current.
c.
to protect no volt coil.
d.
not to affect field current passing through field on coil even if any change takes place in field current.
Answer options
a and b only b only
d only All of the above
62. A sinusoidal voltage of frequency 1 Hz is applied to the tleld of d.c. generator. The armature voltage will be
1 Hz square wave 1 Hz sinusoidal wave
d.e. voltage wave No EMF generated
63. A good transformer must have high regulation as far as possible. Select the best option.
95-98% 92-94% 90 87
64. What will happen if percentage impedance of two transformers working in parallel is different?
a.
Parallel operation is not possible.
b.
Two transformers will operate at different power factor than common load.
c.
Transformers will be overloaded.
d.
Power factor will be same for both.
Answer options
a and d only b only c and d only conly
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65. Match the following
a. I.Silicon steel used in transformer core To reduce eddy current loss
b. Transformer core is laminated II. To reduce hysterisis loss
c. d. The iron core in a transformer Cooling of transformer is required III. To dissipate the heat generated in the winding IV. Provides low reluctance path to the main flux
a b c d
I II III IV
II I III IV
I II IV III
II I IV III
66. Choose correct answer At a certain speed and flux, the voltage generated by a d.c. generator is 230 volts. If
the speed is increased by 20% and the flux is simultaneously reduced by the voltage will be
increased by 10% reduced by 20% increased by decreased by
67. A 4 pole generator with 16 coils has a two layer lap winding. The pole pitch is
32 16 8
68. Synchronous motor having its field winding shorted on themselves placed III a cylindrical rotor will
not start
start but not run at synchronous speed
start as an induction motor and then run as synchronous motor
start and run as a synchronous motor
69. A synchronous generator connected to an infinite bus is overexcited. Considering only the reactive power, from the point of view of the system, the machine acts as
capacitor inductor
resistor None of the above
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70. No-load test on a 3-phase induction motor was conducted at different supply voltages and a plot of input power versus voltage was drawn. This curve was extrapolated to intersect the Y-axis. This intersection point is
core loss stator copper loss
stray load loss friction and windage loss
71. Which of the following statements is false?
Zero power factor method of an alternator is used Lo find its voltage regulation.
The frequency of voltage generated by an alternator having four poles and rotating at 1800 r.p.m. is 60 Hz.
At lagging loads, armature reaction in an alternator is cross magnetizing.
With a unity load p.f., the effect of armature reaetion on the main field flux of an alternator is distortional.
72. In induction machines, which of the following statements is true?
When rotor is at standstill slip is one.
When the motor runs at synchronous speed slip is zero.
Frequency of current in rotor is known as slip frequency.
All the above statements are true
73. If the iron loss and full load Cu losses are given, then the load at which two losses
would be equal is given by
Iron loss (Iron loss)2
a. Full load x b. Full load
Cu loss y Cu loss
Iron loss
c. Full load x d. Full load x
eu loss
Answer options
a c cand d b
74. When a bank of two single phase transformers in open delta arrangement is used, each of them supplies
a.
33·3% of its output rating b. 66·6% of its output rating
c.
48·6% of its output rating d. 100% of its output rating
Answer options
a only conly
b only None of the above
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75. In a four pole d.c. machine alternate poles are north and south two north poles follow two south poles all the four poles are south poles all the four poles are north poles
76. Form factor is defined by
K r.m.s. value K r.m.s. value
f -Average value f Maximum value
K Average value None of the above
f-Peak value
77. The magnetic strength is inversely proportional to the distance from the conductor in which current flows. This law is known as
a.
Lenzlaw b. Biot law
c.
Biot-Savart law d. Ampere's law
Answer options
c and d only conly
a only b only
78. The injected e.m.f. in the rotor of induction motor must have
low frequency
same frequency as the slip frequency
same phase as the rotor e.m.f.
All of the above
79. The induction motor is started using the methods given below to reduce the current during start.
Direct on line starting Star-Delta starting
Autotransformer starting Both and
80. A voltmeter using 50 micro ampere meter movement has a sensitivity of
a.
500 ohm per volt b. 5000 ohm per volt
c.
2000 ohm per volt d. 20,000 ohm per volt
Answer options
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81. The main type of failure in wind power generating plant is in
electrical system mechanical system
aerodynamic system both and
82. The basic requirements of surge diverter or surge arrester arc
a.
break down as quickly as possible when the abnormal voltage arrives.
b.
pass no current at normal voltage.
c.
interrupt the power frequency follow on current after nash over.
d.
pass large current on arrival of abnormal voltage.
Identify correct requirements.
Answer options
band d c and d
a,bandc b,c andd
83. Time-Of-Day (TOm tariffs are said to be effective in
a.
reducing the maximum demand.
b.
reducing the harmonics.
c.
reducing the commercial losses.
d.
increasing the revenue of the utility.
Which of the above optionls is/are correct
a only band conly d only a and b only
84. Sheaths are used in power cables in order to
increase the strength of the cable
prevent moisture from entering the cable
provide adequate insulation
None of the above
85. Corona loss is reduced by using hollow conductors because of
a.
better ventilation. b. eddy current elimination.
c.
flux density reduction. d. increased radius of the conductor. Which of the optionls is/are correct
a and b only b only conly d only
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86. Auto reclosing circuit breakers improve stability as these breakers
a.
open when fault is detected and auto reclose after set time.
b.
reopen and reclose again if fault persists as before.
c.
one more trial of reopen and reclose is carried out.
d.
if the fault still persists, the breaker remains closed.
Pick correct option
Answer options:
a only a and b only (31 band c a and d only
87. A fuel cell converts chemical energy into electricity. The positive and negative electrodes are supplied respectively with
oxygen and hydrogen (21 oxygen and uiLrogen
(31 nitrogen and hydrogen nitrogen and oxygen
88. A distance relay measures
current difference voltage difference
impedance difference (41 distance between lwo
89. For very large capacity turbo alternators in thermal power plants. hydrogen cooling is desirable as it allows
a.
lower windage losses.
b.
increase in life of insulation.
c.
avoidance of fire hazard in machine.
d.
for same frame size, increased power output.
Which is the correct option?
andd 12) a,bandc
band d None of the above
90. In high head hydro power stations a surge tank is provided in order to
a.
allow constant storage of specitic quantity of water.
b.
reduce the water hammer efrect.
c.
avoid creation of vacuum in the water system.
d.
help stabilize water velocity and pressure in penstock.
Answer options
a only b only
band conly c and d
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91. Klydonograph when used for measurement of voltages provides information on
magnitude and polarity polarity and frequency
magnitude and frequency all the above
92. The load t10w solution is always assured in case of
Gauss method
Gauss -Seidel method
Newton --Raphson method
None of these methods guarantees
93. Voltage control of a power transmission line is achieved by
tap-changing transformer booster transformer
injection of reactive power All the above
94. According to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003, undue preference shall not be shown to any consumer of electricity in the determination of tariff, but consumers may be differentiated according to the
a.
voltage, power factor, load factor.
b.
geographical location or purpose of supply or total consumption during specific period.
c.
nature of supply and the purpose for which supply is required.
d.
category of economically weaker section or BPL (Below Poverty Line) family. Answer options
d only band conly
band conly a and d only
95. For a long distance transmission line under no load condition, if Vsand Vr are the sending end and the receiving end voltages respectively. then
V V=V
rs sr r
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96. In large coal based thermal power plants most efficient and widely used dust and ash collection is through ESP (Electro Static Precipitator) because
a.
it can remove dust particles even upto 0·01 micron.
b.
it allows reduction in LD. Fan ratings.
c.
dust collection is in dry form and can be easily removed.
d.
it is relatively cheaper than mechanical separators.
Identify the correct reasons.
Answer options
a,c andd b,candd
a,bandc a,d andb
97. The overall efficiency of thermal power station is low mainly due to low efficiency of
Alternator Boiler
Steam turbine and condenser Non-salient pole or cylindrical rotor
98. A thermal power station has an overall efficiency of 30 percent. For generating 1 kWh of electrical energy, 0·5 kg of coal is burnt, If heat equivalent of 1 kWh is 900 kcal, then the calorific value of the fuel is
6000 kcallkg 54000 kcallkg
13500 kcallkg 4500 kcallkg
99. In substations cheaper form of switches known as isolators are used in conjunction with high voltage equipments. These isolators
a.
can close live circuits. b, can open live circuits.
c.
cannot close live circuits, d. cannot open live circuits,
Which of these are true? Answer options
aandd aandb bandc candd
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100. In nuclear reactor, energy produced by fission reaction of Uranium, U-235 having
mass of atom and velocity of light is given by 2 12 1 2
mc mc -mc mc 22
101. Which of the following circuit breakers has the lowest operating voltage? SF6 gas Air break Air blast Minimum oil
102. Of the following factors which one should ideally be equal to ]·0
a.
Demand factor b. Load factor
c.
Diversity factor d. Plant use factor
Answer options:
b bandd a,bandd a,c andd
103. The following condition causes transient instability in power system:
Short circuit
Loss of excitation in a generator
Switching operations on the line
All of the above
104. Sub-stations which receive power at some voltage and deliver it at some other voltage are called as
Converting sub-stations Switching sub-stations
Transformer sub·stations Delivery sub-stations
105. Pumped storage hydro plants are peculiar in the sense that these
a.
operate as a power sink during off peak hours.
b.
operate as a power source during peak hours.
c.
restrict the flexibility in schedule of operation.
d.
improve the load factor of the overall plant.
Identify the correct statements.
Answer options
a and b only band c
c and d only band d
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106.
In a SCADA system, interface between sub-station and remote control centre is made
107.
What advantages does the output module of PLC using solid state switching elements have?
a.
Fast switching speed b. Overload restrictions
c.
No contact arcing d. No switching noise
e.
Possibility of false tripping Answer options
a,c andd b,d ande
c and e All of the above
VIa:
a. Remote Terminal Unit
b. PC with microwave link
c. PC with fibre optic link
d. PC with telephone line link
Answer options
a only band conly
c and d only band conly
108. Fibre-optic communication for relaying is used nowadays because
a.
It is complete dielectric, not affected by ground loops, not affected by inductive pick-up and lightning and less losses.
b.
It is semi-dielectric, not affected by lightning, small and light in weight.
c.
It is small and light in weight with high bandwidth.
d.
It is complete dielectric and not affected by inductive pick-up, but affected by lightning.
Answer options
a only (21 a and b only
a and conly a and d only
109. Out of the following, which is/are not a binary I/O device/devices
a.
Alarm Bell b. Thermocouple
c.
Proximity Switch d. Tachogenerator
e.
Indicating Lamp Answer options
a only band d only c and e c and e
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110. Advantages of distance relay over current relay is/are
a.
Fixed zone of protection, independent of system changes, requiring less setting maintenance.
b.
Lower impedance of load.
c.
Lower sensitivity.
d.
Lower instantaneous trip coverage.
Answer options
a and b only
a only
c and d only
c and d only
111. A x converter located in an output module of a controller may convert ---.L-signal into 4 rnA to 20 rnA range.
a. DtoA b. AtoD c. Analog d. Digital Answer options
112. Main components used for analog to digital conversion are
a. Buffer amplifier and low pass filter b. Sample and hold unit
AID converter and sensor Rectifier and multiplexer
Answer options
aandbonly b,c anddonly
band conly c and d only
113. The difficulties associated with differential protection are Difference in length of pilot wires Relay operating time C,T. Ratio errors Saturation of magnetic circuit Answer options
a,c andd a,bandc.
c and d All of the above
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114. Buchholz relay is an example of
Electrodynamic type relay Physico-electric relay
Moving coil type relay Static relay
115. Type testis conducted as short circuit testis on circuit breaker are
a.
making capacity test b. breaking capacity test
c.
temperature rise test d. one minute dry withstand test Answer options:
a b a and b c and d
116.
In lin oil circuit breaker, the heat generated decomposes the oil and following gases
117.
Which of the following relay/relays is/are not required for protection of a transformer
a.
Over Load (Relay) b. Buchholz (Relay)
c.
Distance (Relay) d. Rotor Fault Protection (Relay) Answer options
aandb c and d c and d d
118.
Static relays are commonly used for
a.
EHV lines b. UHV lines
c.
LV distribution d. HV distribution Answer options:
a b
aandb c and d
119.
A.C. rating of a C.B. is 200 A and 500 V. Its D.C. rating will be
200 500 V less than 200 500 V
more than 200 500 V more than 200 1000 V
are liberated:
a. Hydrogen b. Acetylene c. Methane d. Oxygen
Answer options
c and d only band conly
band conly a only
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120. Commonly used A/D converters is/are
a.
ramp converter
b.
successive approximation converter
c.
ramp and successive approximation simultaneously
d.
ramp and successive approximation alternately Answer options
a only b only
a and b only c and d only
121. Identify the incorrect statement
Circuit breaker carries rated current without any damage.
Circuit breaker opens and closes the circuit only on no-load.
Circuit breaker carries rated current without overheating of components.
Circuit breaker is capable of carrying short circuit current lor a very short time.
122. For a SCADA system operating at a low rate data communication system, instruction's signal communication is from
RTU to RTU RTU to MTU
CPU to MTU MTU to RTU
123.
Transducers in the remote units of SCADA system are used to convert following quantities to direct current or voltage form
124.
Distance relay may be of following type
a.
Offset and Restricted relay b. Reactance relay
c.
Admittance relay d. Percentage differential relay Answer options
band d only c and d only
band conly c and d
125.
In a carrier system, drift and spurious signals are important because
they modulate the carrier
they do not modulate the carrier
it is easier to achieve a stable carrier than a stabilized d.c. source
None of the above
a. Voltage b. Current c. Watts d. VARs
Answer options
a b 14) a. b. c and d
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126. The desirable properties of earth mat used in power systems include
high dielectric strength and low insulation resistance
low dielectric strength and high insulation resistance
high dielectric strength and high insulation resistance
low dielectric strength and low insulation resistance
127. If the speed of a centrifugal pump is doubled, its power consumption increases times.
3 no change
128. The operating point in a pumping system is identified by
cannot be determined by the pump characteristics curve
point of intersection of pump curve and theoretical power curve
point of intersection of pump curve and system curve
point of intersection of system curve and efficiency curve
129. All power stations and sub-stations need d.c. supply for which purpose?
Generation and protection Protection and control
Control and generation Generation, protection and control
130. For a lead-acid battery, if llAH and llWH denote ampere-hour efficiency and watt-hour efficiency, then the following statement is true?
llAH llWH always
llAH llWH always
both llAH and llWH are nearly equal
their values depend on the application
131. The moving part of a centrifugal pump is called a
Diffuser Suction Nozzle
Volute Impeller
132. What geometrical shape does charging characteristic of a battery follow?
Straight line Exponential curve
Ellipse None of the above
133. What will a small portable green coloured fire extinguisher contain
Carbon dioxide Halon gas
Purple K dry powder Foam
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134. Internal resistance of primary cell varies
inversely with the surface area of electrodes
directly with the distance between electrodes
with the nature of electrodes
All of the above
135. Resistivity of earth is normally
200 a-m 100 a-m 50 a-m 400 a-m
136. The following is the only electronically synthesized high quality power source.
AC Mains Diesel Generator
UPS None of the above
137. The magnitude of 'let go current' adopted in calculating maximum permissible step and touch potentials (as per IEEE-80-1976) for man is
6 rnA 9 rnA 9A 9,v
138. What is the basic requirement of an electric motor to be employed in lift applications?
High running torque Low running torque
High starting torque High starting current
139. The earth resistance of power stations shall be
upto 50 a more than 0·5 a
more than 5 a less than 0·5 n
140. Which cell has the reversible chemical reaction?
Lead acid Mercury oxide
Carbon zinc Silver oxide
141. The term "B" (Bend of useful life) for a UPS battery refers to the fact that these batteries
do not require fluid require fluid
require specific fluid require any fluid
142. Open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead acid cell is
1·9 V 2·0 V 2·7 V 2·5 V
143. Ni-Cd batteries do not emit
Hydrogen gas Oxygen gas
Hydrogen and oxygen gas Corrosive gas
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144. The indication of the state of charge of a battery is best given by
specific gravity of electrolyte temperature of electrolyte
colour of electrolyte level of electrolyte
145. The primary determinant of the voltage developed by a battery is
the nature of the materials in the reaction
the size of the electrodes
the overall size of the galvanic cells
the age of the battery
146. Chopper control for d.c. motor provides variation in
input voltage frequency
current (41 None of the above
147. In a GTO, anode current begins to fall when gate current
is negative peak at time t 0
is negative peak at time t t
.s
just begins to become negative at t 0
. None of these
148. For a thyristor shown below, the following statement is true. J J·J
1z 3
Anode Cathode
Gate
All the three junctions are forward biased
J .Jz are forward biased, J 3 is reverse biased
J 1 is forward biased, J and J 3 are reverse biased
z
J 1 and Jz are reverse biased, J3 is forward biased
149. A step-down chopper is operated in continuous conduction mode in steady state with a constant duty ratio D. If Vo is the magnitude of the d.c. output voltage and if Vs is the magnitude of d.c. input voltage, the ratio vol Vis given by
s
D 1-D
150. In a single phase full-wave a.c. regulator, varying the delay angle a from to 1800 can vary the r.m.s. output voltage from
VstoVs/4 VstoVs/2 Vsto3Vs/2 (41 Vstozero
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Lithography Cartography
Cryptography Seismography
27. The main object of the 'Curiosity Rover' that landed on Mars on 6th August, 2012, was to
search signs of existence of living organisms
search places of water
collect samples of minerals, elements
establish communication system
28. Which of the following gases is not responsible for air pollution?
Nitrogen Carbon dioxide
Sulphur dioxide Hydrogen sulphide
29. Which of the following is used as a in rockets?
Liquid ammonia Liquid carbon dioxide
Solid carbon dioxide Liquid oxygen
30. India's largest 9900 MW-.Jaitapur (Ratnagiri) nuclear power plant will be set up in collaboration with
France .Japan Germany Switzerland
31. Which of the following is correct about the phenomenon of 'capillary action' Ignition of kerosene lamp, Working of blotting paper.
c.
Existence and growth of tall trees.
d.
Drinking of soft drink by straw.
Answer options
Only a and b Only a. band d
Onlya, bandc Alla,b,c andd
32. India's heaviest Satellite, GSAT-10, was launched from Kourou. F!,ench Guiana, to boost telecommunication and DTH broadcasting on
September 19, 2012 September 2012
September 29, 2012 September 21, 2012
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33. Who postulated the Special Theory of Relativity?
Darwin Newton
Einstein Galileo
34. The chemical acids and bases neutralize each other to form
salt and water salt and gas
gas and water only salt
35. Adding salt and sugar to food substances helps in preserving them for a longer duration. It is because excess salt and sugar
plasmolyse the microbial cells
cause rupturing of microbial cells
cause changes in the shape of microbial cells
remove water directly from food substances
36. Which one of the following is included in the World List of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO?
Kinnaur Region Spiti Valley
Nallamalai Hills Sunderbans
37. Which of the following is not an insecticide?
D.D.T. Potash alum Endrin Folidol
38. Match the following:
a.
Barometer I. Light
b.
Thermometer II. Pressure
c.
Lux meter III. Current
d.
Ammeter IV. Temperature
abc d
IV II III I
II IV I III
IV II I III
II IVIII I
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39. Bats can fly at night because their wings generate
Ultraviolet rays Radio waves
Ultrasonic waves Intrasonic waves
40. The thumb of human hand moves more freely than other fingers due to
Pivotal joint Gliding joint
Hinge joint Saddle joint
41. Nanotechnology is the term used for study of objects having size
1 -100 nanometers
1 -10 micrometers
more than 100 nanometers
less than one micrometer
42. Diamond and Graphite are polymorphs of the element carbon. Which of the following is correct about Diamond and Graphite?
a.
Diamond is hard. Graphite is soft.
b.
Diamond and Graphite. both are electrical insulators.
c.
Diamond is transparent. Graphite is opaque.
d.
Diamond is the ultimate abrasive, Graphite is a good lubricant.
Answer options
Only a and b Only a. band c
Onlya.c andd Alla, b.candd
43. Identify the following element group, which is responsible for production of living organisms on the Earth
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus
Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium
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44. ARTI is an institute associated with Industrial Development Urban Development Rural Technology Road Development
45. Which of the following is not an allotrope of carbon
Fullerene Carbon Nanotube
Diamond Benzene
46. The direction of magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current is given by
The Right Hand Rule Fleming's Left Hand Rule
Fleming's Right Hand Rule None of these
47. Atoms and molecules follow laws formulated by which of the following theories?
Quantum Mechanics Celestial Mechanics
Thermodynamics Theory of Relativity
48. The output device of computer is
Motherboard
Central Processing Unit
Keyboard
Monitor
49. The DNA in our body cell has which of the following structures?
Spherical Spiral
Ring-like Double helix
50. The mobile phones which run on solar energy were first manufactured by
Samsung Nokia
Motorola Reliance
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51. The current drawn by a 120 V d.c. motor having armature resistance of 0·5 nand back e.m.[ 110 V is
240 Amp 20 Amp 220 Amp 05 Amp
52. Choose the correct answer A moving coil type instrument can be modified to measure voltages by
using thicker wire in the coil.
using a high resistance shunt.
adding resistance in series.
adding resistance in parallel.
53. The moving coil in a dynamometer wattmeter is connected
in series with the fixed coil
across the supply
in series with the load
across the load
54. Which of the following motors is usually used in household refrigeration?
a.
Reluctance motor
b.
Synchronous motor
c.
Single phase induction motor
d.
3-phase induction motor
Answer options
a only b only
c and d only conly
55. Choose correct answer Secondary output voltage of the transformer increases if
Supply frequency of transformer decreases.
Cross-section area of magnetic core of a transformer increases.
Flux density of core of transformer decreases.
Secondary number of turns in a transformer decreases.
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56. Two transformers of different kVA rating working in parallel, share the load in proportion to their rating when their
per unit leakage impedance on the same kVA base is the same
per unit leakage impedance on their respective rating is equal
ohmic values of the leakage impedance are inversely proportional to their ratmg
ohmic values of the magnetizing reactances are same
57. The resistance and reactance of a 100 kVA, 11000/400 distribution transformer are 0·02 and 0·07 pu respectively. The phase impedance of the transformer referred to the primary is
(0·02 jl-925) n
(15·125 j52·94) (72·6 j254'1l
58. The equivalent circuit of a transformer has leakage reactance and magnetizing reactance X . Their magnitude must satisfy
m
Xl» X Xl «
m
59. Match the following:
a. Core loss of a transformer I. depends on input voltage
b. c. Efficiency of a transformer Secondary output voltage of a transformer II. III. depends on maximum flux density in the core depends on load
d. The number of primary turns of a transformer IV. depends on power factor
a b c d
I II IV III II I III II III IV II I IV III I IV
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60. Choose the correct anSwer A synchronous machine can operate
only as a generator only as a motor
Both as generator and as motor None of the above
61. Four point starter on G..c. motor is used
a.
to increase field current.
b.
to decrease fie ld current.
c.
to protect no volt coil.
d.
not to affect field current passing through field on coil even if any change takes place in field current.
Answer options
a and b only b only
d only All of the above
62. A sinusoidal voltage of frequency 1 Hz is applied to the tleld of d.c. generator. The armature voltage will be
1 Hz square wave 1 Hz sinusoidal wave
d.e. voltage wave No EMF generated
63. A good transformer must have high regulation as far as possible. Select the best option.
95-98% 92-94% 90 87
64. What will happen if percentage impedance of two transformers working in parallel is different?
a.
Parallel operation is not possible.
b.
Two transformers will operate at different power factor than common load.
c.
Transformers will be overloaded.
d.
Power factor will be same for both.
Answer options
a and d only b only c and d only conly
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65. Match the following
a. I.Silicon steel used in transformer core To reduce eddy current loss
b. Transformer core is laminated II. To reduce hysterisis loss
c. d. The iron core in a transformer Cooling of transformer is required III. To dissipate the heat generated in the winding IV. Provides low reluctance path to the main flux
a b c d
I II III IV
II I III IV
I II IV III
II I IV III
66. Choose correct answer At a certain speed and flux, the voltage generated by a d.c. generator is 230 volts. If
the speed is increased by 20% and the flux is simultaneously reduced by the voltage will be
increased by 10% reduced by 20% increased by decreased by
67. A 4 pole generator with 16 coils has a two layer lap winding. The pole pitch is
32 16 8
68. Synchronous motor having its field winding shorted on themselves placed III a cylindrical rotor will
not start
start but not run at synchronous speed
start as an induction motor and then run as synchronous motor
start and run as a synchronous motor
69. A synchronous generator connected to an infinite bus is overexcited. Considering only the reactive power, from the point of view of the system, the machine acts as
capacitor inductor
resistor None of the above
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70. No-load test on a 3-phase induction motor was conducted at different supply voltages and a plot of input power versus voltage was drawn. This curve was extrapolated to intersect the Y-axis. This intersection point is
core loss stator copper loss
stray load loss friction and windage loss
71. Which of the following statements is false?
Zero power factor method of an alternator is used Lo find its voltage regulation.
The frequency of voltage generated by an alternator having four poles and rotating at 1800 r.p.m. is 60 Hz.
At lagging loads, armature reaction in an alternator is cross magnetizing.
With a unity load p.f., the effect of armature reaetion on the main field flux of an alternator is distortional.
72. In induction machines, which of the following statements is true?
When rotor is at standstill slip is one.
When the motor runs at synchronous speed slip is zero.
Frequency of current in rotor is known as slip frequency.
All the above statements are true
73. If the iron loss and full load Cu losses are given, then the load at which two losses
would be equal is given by
Iron loss (Iron loss)2
a. Full load x b. Full load
Cu loss y Cu loss
Iron loss
c. Full load x d. Full load x
eu loss
Answer options
a c cand d b
74. When a bank of two single phase transformers in open delta arrangement is used, each of them supplies
a.
33·3% of its output rating b. 66·6% of its output rating
c.
48·6% of its output rating d. 100% of its output rating
Answer options
a only conly
b only None of the above
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75. In a four pole d.c. machine alternate poles are north and south two north poles follow two south poles all the four poles are south poles all the four poles are north poles
76. Form factor is defined by
K r.m.s. value K r.m.s. value
f -Average value f Maximum value
K Average value None of the above
f-Peak value
77. The magnetic strength is inversely proportional to the distance from the conductor in which current flows. This law is known as
a.
Lenzlaw b. Biot law
c.
Biot-Savart law d. Ampere's law
Answer options
c and d only conly
a only b only
78. The injected e.m.f. in the rotor of induction motor must have
low frequency
same frequency as the slip frequency
same phase as the rotor e.m.f.
All of the above
79. The induction motor is started using the methods given below to reduce the current during start.
Direct on line starting Star-Delta starting
Autotransformer starting Both and
80. A voltmeter using 50 micro ampere meter movement has a sensitivity of
a.
500 ohm per volt b. 5000 ohm per volt
c.
2000 ohm per volt d. 20,000 ohm per volt
Answer options
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81. The main type of failure in wind power generating plant is in
electrical system mechanical system
aerodynamic system both and
82. The basic requirements of surge diverter or surge arrester arc
a.
break down as quickly as possible when the abnormal voltage arrives.
b.
pass no current at normal voltage.
c.
interrupt the power frequency follow on current after nash over.
d.
pass large current on arrival of abnormal voltage.
Identify correct requirements.
Answer options
band d c and d
a,bandc b,c andd
83. Time-Of-Day (TOm tariffs are said to be effective in
a.
reducing the maximum demand.
b.
reducing the harmonics.
c.
reducing the commercial losses.
d.
increasing the revenue of the utility.
Which of the above optionls is/are correct
a only band conly d only a and b only
84. Sheaths are used in power cables in order to
increase the strength of the cable
prevent moisture from entering the cable
provide adequate insulation
None of the above
85. Corona loss is reduced by using hollow conductors because of
a.
better ventilation. b. eddy current elimination.
c.
flux density reduction. d. increased radius of the conductor. Which of the optionls is/are correct
a and b only b only conly d only
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86. Auto reclosing circuit breakers improve stability as these breakers
a.
open when fault is detected and auto reclose after set time.
b.
reopen and reclose again if fault persists as before.
c.
one more trial of reopen and reclose is carried out.
d.
if the fault still persists, the breaker remains closed.
Pick correct option
Answer options:
a only a and b only (31 band c a and d only
87. A fuel cell converts chemical energy into electricity. The positive and negative electrodes are supplied respectively with
oxygen and hydrogen (21 oxygen and uiLrogen
(31 nitrogen and hydrogen nitrogen and oxygen
88. A distance relay measures
current difference voltage difference
impedance difference (41 distance between lwo
89. For very large capacity turbo alternators in thermal power plants. hydrogen cooling is desirable as it allows
a.
lower windage losses.
b.
increase in life of insulation.
c.
avoidance of fire hazard in machine.
d.
for same frame size, increased power output.
Which is the correct option?
andd 12) a,bandc
band d None of the above
90. In high head hydro power stations a surge tank is provided in order to
a.
allow constant storage of specitic quantity of water.
b.
reduce the water hammer efrect.
c.
avoid creation of vacuum in the water system.
d.
help stabilize water velocity and pressure in penstock.
Answer options
a only b only
band conly c and d
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91. Klydonograph when used for measurement of voltages provides information on
magnitude and polarity polarity and frequency
magnitude and frequency all the above
92. The load t10w solution is always assured in case of
Gauss method
Gauss -Seidel method
Newton --Raphson method
None of these methods guarantees
93. Voltage control of a power transmission line is achieved by
tap-changing transformer booster transformer
injection of reactive power All the above
94. According to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003, undue preference shall not be shown to any consumer of electricity in the determination of tariff, but consumers may be differentiated according to the
a.
voltage, power factor, load factor.
b.
geographical location or purpose of supply or total consumption during specific period.
c.
nature of supply and the purpose for which supply is required.
d.
category of economically weaker section or BPL (Below Poverty Line) family. Answer options
d only band conly
band conly a and d only
95. For a long distance transmission line under no load condition, if Vsand Vr are the sending end and the receiving end voltages respectively. then
V V=V
rs sr r
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96. In large coal based thermal power plants most efficient and widely used dust and ash collection is through ESP (Electro Static Precipitator) because
a.
it can remove dust particles even upto 0·01 micron.
b.
it allows reduction in LD. Fan ratings.
c.
dust collection is in dry form and can be easily removed.
d.
it is relatively cheaper than mechanical separators.
Identify the correct reasons.
Answer options
a,c andd b,candd
a,bandc a,d andb
97. The overall efficiency of thermal power station is low mainly due to low efficiency of
Alternator Boiler
Steam turbine and condenser Non-salient pole or cylindrical rotor
98. A thermal power station has an overall efficiency of 30 percent. For generating 1 kWh of electrical energy, 0·5 kg of coal is burnt, If heat equivalent of 1 kWh is 900 kcal, then the calorific value of the fuel is
6000 kcallkg 54000 kcallkg
13500 kcallkg 4500 kcallkg
99. In substations cheaper form of switches known as isolators are used in conjunction with high voltage equipments. These isolators
a.
can close live circuits. b, can open live circuits.
c.
cannot close live circuits, d. cannot open live circuits,
Which of these are true? Answer options
aandd aandb bandc candd
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100. In nuclear reactor, energy produced by fission reaction of Uranium, U-235 having
mass of atom and velocity of light is given by 2 12 1 2
mc mc -mc mc 22
101. Which of the following circuit breakers has the lowest operating voltage? SF6 gas Air break Air blast Minimum oil
102. Of the following factors which one should ideally be equal to ]·0
a.
Demand factor b. Load factor
c.
Diversity factor d. Plant use factor
Answer options:
b bandd a,bandd a,c andd
103. The following condition causes transient instability in power system:
Short circuit
Loss of excitation in a generator
Switching operations on the line
All of the above
104. Sub-stations which receive power at some voltage and deliver it at some other voltage are called as
Converting sub-stations Switching sub-stations
Transformer sub·stations Delivery sub-stations
105. Pumped storage hydro plants are peculiar in the sense that these
a.
operate as a power sink during off peak hours.
b.
operate as a power source during peak hours.
c.
restrict the flexibility in schedule of operation.
d.
improve the load factor of the overall plant.
Identify the correct statements.
Answer options
a and b only band c
c and d only band d
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106.
In a SCADA system, interface between sub-station and remote control centre is made
107.
What advantages does the output module of PLC using solid state switching elements have?
a.
Fast switching speed b. Overload restrictions
c.
No contact arcing d. No switching noise
e.
Possibility of false tripping Answer options
a,c andd b,d ande
c and e All of the above
VIa:
a. Remote Terminal Unit
b. PC with microwave link
c. PC with fibre optic link
d. PC with telephone line link
Answer options
a only band conly
c and d only band conly
108. Fibre-optic communication for relaying is used nowadays because
a.
It is complete dielectric, not affected by ground loops, not affected by inductive pick-up and lightning and less losses.
b.
It is semi-dielectric, not affected by lightning, small and light in weight.
c.
It is small and light in weight with high bandwidth.
d.
It is complete dielectric and not affected by inductive pick-up, but affected by lightning.
Answer options
a only (21 a and b only
a and conly a and d only
109. Out of the following, which is/are not a binary I/O device/devices
a.
Alarm Bell b. Thermocouple
c.
Proximity Switch d. Tachogenerator
e.
Indicating Lamp Answer options
a only band d only c and e c and e
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110. Advantages of distance relay over current relay is/are
a.
Fixed zone of protection, independent of system changes, requiring less setting maintenance.
b.
Lower impedance of load.
c.
Lower sensitivity.
d.
Lower instantaneous trip coverage.
Answer options
a and b only
a only
c and d only
c and d only
111. A x converter located in an output module of a controller may convert ---.L-signal into 4 rnA to 20 rnA range.
a. DtoA b. AtoD c. Analog d. Digital Answer options
112. Main components used for analog to digital conversion are
a. Buffer amplifier and low pass filter b. Sample and hold unit
AID converter and sensor Rectifier and multiplexer
Answer options
aandbonly b,c anddonly
band conly c and d only
113. The difficulties associated with differential protection are Difference in length of pilot wires Relay operating time C,T. Ratio errors Saturation of magnetic circuit Answer options
a,c andd a,bandc.
c and d All of the above
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114. Buchholz relay is an example of
Electrodynamic type relay Physico-electric relay
Moving coil type relay Static relay
115. Type testis conducted as short circuit testis on circuit breaker are
a.
making capacity test b. breaking capacity test
c.
temperature rise test d. one minute dry withstand test Answer options:
a b a and b c and d
116.
In lin oil circuit breaker, the heat generated decomposes the oil and following gases
117.
Which of the following relay/relays is/are not required for protection of a transformer
a.
Over Load (Relay) b. Buchholz (Relay)
c.
Distance (Relay) d. Rotor Fault Protection (Relay) Answer options
aandb c and d c and d d
118.
Static relays are commonly used for
a.
EHV lines b. UHV lines
c.
LV distribution d. HV distribution Answer options:
a b
aandb c and d
119.
A.C. rating of a C.B. is 200 A and 500 V. Its D.C. rating will be
200 500 V less than 200 500 V
more than 200 500 V more than 200 1000 V
are liberated:
a. Hydrogen b. Acetylene c. Methane d. Oxygen
Answer options
c and d only band conly
band conly a only
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120. Commonly used A/D converters is/are
a.
ramp converter
b.
successive approximation converter
c.
ramp and successive approximation simultaneously
d.
ramp and successive approximation alternately Answer options
a only b only
a and b only c and d only
121. Identify the incorrect statement
Circuit breaker carries rated current without any damage.
Circuit breaker opens and closes the circuit only on no-load.
Circuit breaker carries rated current without overheating of components.
Circuit breaker is capable of carrying short circuit current lor a very short time.
122. For a SCADA system operating at a low rate data communication system, instruction's signal communication is from
RTU to RTU RTU to MTU
CPU to MTU MTU to RTU
123.
Transducers in the remote units of SCADA system are used to convert following quantities to direct current or voltage form
124.
Distance relay may be of following type
a.
Offset and Restricted relay b. Reactance relay
c.
Admittance relay d. Percentage differential relay Answer options
band d only c and d only
band conly c and d
125.
In a carrier system, drift and spurious signals are important because
they modulate the carrier
they do not modulate the carrier
it is easier to achieve a stable carrier than a stabilized d.c. source
None of the above
a. Voltage b. Current c. Watts d. VARs
Answer options
a b 14) a. b. c and d
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126. The desirable properties of earth mat used in power systems include
high dielectric strength and low insulation resistance
low dielectric strength and high insulation resistance
high dielectric strength and high insulation resistance
low dielectric strength and low insulation resistance
127. If the speed of a centrifugal pump is doubled, its power consumption increases times.
3 no change
128. The operating point in a pumping system is identified by
cannot be determined by the pump characteristics curve
point of intersection of pump curve and theoretical power curve
point of intersection of pump curve and system curve
point of intersection of system curve and efficiency curve
129. All power stations and sub-stations need d.c. supply for which purpose?
Generation and protection Protection and control
Control and generation Generation, protection and control
130. For a lead-acid battery, if llAH and llWH denote ampere-hour efficiency and watt-hour efficiency, then the following statement is true?
llAH llWH always
llAH llWH always
both llAH and llWH are nearly equal
their values depend on the application
131. The moving part of a centrifugal pump is called a
Diffuser Suction Nozzle
Volute Impeller
132. What geometrical shape does charging characteristic of a battery follow?
Straight line Exponential curve
Ellipse None of the above
133. What will a small portable green coloured fire extinguisher contain
Carbon dioxide Halon gas
Purple K dry powder Foam
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134. Internal resistance of primary cell varies
inversely with the surface area of electrodes
directly with the distance between electrodes
with the nature of electrodes
All of the above
135. Resistivity of earth is normally
200 a-m 100 a-m 50 a-m 400 a-m
136. The following is the only electronically synthesized high quality power source.
AC Mains Diesel Generator
UPS None of the above
137. The magnitude of 'let go current' adopted in calculating maximum permissible step and touch potentials (as per IEEE-80-1976) for man is
6 rnA 9 rnA 9A 9,v
138. What is the basic requirement of an electric motor to be employed in lift applications?
High running torque Low running torque
High starting torque High starting current
139. The earth resistance of power stations shall be
upto 50 a more than 0·5 a
more than 5 a less than 0·5 n
140. Which cell has the reversible chemical reaction?
Lead acid Mercury oxide
Carbon zinc Silver oxide
141. The term "B" (Bend of useful life) for a UPS battery refers to the fact that these batteries
do not require fluid require fluid
require specific fluid require any fluid
142. Open circuit voltage of a fully charged lead acid cell is
1·9 V 2·0 V 2·7 V 2·5 V
143. Ni-Cd batteries do not emit
Hydrogen gas Oxygen gas
Hydrogen and oxygen gas Corrosive gas
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144. The indication of the state of charge of a battery is best given by
specific gravity of electrolyte temperature of electrolyte
colour of electrolyte level of electrolyte
145. The primary determinant of the voltage developed by a battery is
the nature of the materials in the reaction
the size of the electrodes
the overall size of the galvanic cells
the age of the battery
146. Chopper control for d.c. motor provides variation in
input voltage frequency
current (41 None of the above
147. In a GTO, anode current begins to fall when gate current
is negative peak at time t 0
is negative peak at time t t
.s
just begins to become negative at t 0
. None of these
148. For a thyristor shown below, the following statement is true. J J·J
1z 3
Anode Cathode
Gate
All the three junctions are forward biased
J .Jz are forward biased, J 3 is reverse biased
J 1 is forward biased, J and J 3 are reverse biased
z
J 1 and Jz are reverse biased, J3 is forward biased
149. A step-down chopper is operated in continuous conduction mode in steady state with a constant duty ratio D. If Vo is the magnitude of the d.c. output voltage and if Vs is the magnitude of d.c. input voltage, the ratio vol Vis given by
s
D 1-D
150. In a single phase full-wave a.c. regulator, varying the delay angle a from to 1800 can vary the r.m.s. output voltage from
VstoVs/4 VstoVs/2 Vsto3Vs/2 (41 Vstozero
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