A JFET is also called ________ device.
- AOption (a)
Bipolar
- BOption (b)
Neither unipolar nor bipolar
- COption (c)
Both unipolar and bipolar
- DOption (d)
Unipolar
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A JFET is also called ________ device.
Bipolar
Neither unipolar nor bipolar
Both unipolar and bipolar
Unipolar
Correct answer
Bipolar
Which of the following scientists rediscovered DDT in 1939?
Rachel Carson
Alexander Fleming
Madam Curie
Paul Hermann Muller
Correct answer
Rachel Carson
Which of the following has the smallest storage capacity?
Floppy disk
CD
Hard disk
Zip disk
Correct answer
Floppy disk
In a permanent magnet moving coil instrument, the deflecting torque is directly proportional to-
Current passing through coil
All of the options
Flux density in air gap
Number of turns of coil
Correct answer
Current passing through coil
Lalit Kala Academy was established by the Government of India to-
Promote understanding of Indian Art
Develop dance and drama
Increase film production
Develop music
Correct answer
Promote understanding of Indian Art
If there is no lichens present in the air, then it indicates
Air quality is moderate
Air is very clean
Air is not polluted with SO2
Air is highly polluted with SO2
Correct answer
Air quality is moderate
Electricity produced from _______ is called piezoelectricity.
Velocity
Heat
Pressure
Light
Correct answer
Velocity
During raceway wiring, which colour wire is always used for neutral connections?
Red
Green
Either green or white
White
Correct answer
Red
An ON-OFF switch with overload protection is called a _______.
Magnetic starter
Combination starter
Manual starter
Reversing starter
Correct answer
Magnetic starter
The armature current of a synchronous motor has large value for-
High excitation
Both low and high excitation
Medium excitation
Low excitation
Correct answer
High excitation
________ system is universally adopted for a generation, transmission and distribution of electric power.
Three phase
Single phase
Two phase
Both single and two phase
Correct answer
Three phase
A magnetic pressure which sets up or tends to set up flux in a magnetic circuit is called-
Magnetomotive force
Magnetic field
Cross magnetisation
Demagnetisation
Correct answer
Magnetomotive force
In 2018, France’s highest civilian award, Legion d’Honneur was awarded to
Pranab Mukherjee
Azim Premji
Soumitra Chatterjee
Mrinal Sen
Correct answer
Pranab Mukherjee
The difference between the synchronous speed and the actual speed of an induction motor is known as-
Backlash
Slip
Lag
Regulation
Correct answer
Backlash
Silicon solar cell has an open circuit voltage NOT equivalent to-
All of the options
0.45 V
1.3 V
1 V
Correct answer
All of the options
In a transmission system, a feeder feeds power to-
Power plant substation
Distributors
Generating substations
Service mains
Correct answer
Power plant substation
'Kalaripayattu' is the martial art of-
Madhya Pradesh
Telangana
Nagaland
Kerala
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
When the rotor of a three-phase induction motor runs at synchronous speed, its rotor frequency will become-
Double the supply frequency
Zero
Half of supply frequency
Equal to the supply frequency
Correct answer
Double the supply frequency
The ballistic galvanometer is designed to deflect its needle proportional to ________ passing through its moving coil.
Magnetic force
Pressure energy
Charge
Heat energy
Correct answer
Magnetic force
A coil of 600 turns and of resistance of 20 Ω is wound uniformly over a steel ring of mean circumference 30 cm and cross sectional area 9 cm2. If the relative permeability of the ring is 1600. Find the value of reluctance.
4.657 × 105 AT/Wb
1.657 × 105 AT/Wb
3.657 × 105 AT/Wb
2.657 × 105 AT/Wb
Correct answer
4.657 × 105 AT/Wb
For a slip 's' and supply frequency 'f', the frequency of current in rotor will be-
sf
f/s
f2/s
(1 - s)f
Correct answer
sf
The electric displacement of a winding in two-phase supply is-
180°
90°
60°
120°
Correct answer
180°
RMS value is defined based on which of the following?
Heating effect
Charge transfer
Voltage
Current
Correct answer
Heating effect
Paramagnetic substances are-
Produced by heating iron above the curie point
Weakly repelled by a magnet
Weakly attracted by a magnet
The same as that of dia magnetic substances
Correct answer
Produced by heating iron above the curie point
A component which is used to close or break a circuit is called-
Bulb
Switch
Wire
Electric cell
Correct answer
Bulb
When an electric device, appliance or electrical installation is connected to the earth electrode without a fuse, circuit breaker or resistance/Impedance, It is called ___________.
Earth resistance
Earth continuity conductor
Solidly earthed
Earthing lead
Correct answer
Earth resistance
Which of the following is a possible cause of blackening at both ends of the fluorescent lamp?
Improper ballast
Frequent starting of fluorescent lamp
All of the options
Low or high voltage
Correct answer
Improper ballast
Ceiling rose is used to take supply for a/an-
Electric iron
Fluorescent lamp
Portable equipment
Heater of 2000 W
Correct answer
Electric iron
Two bulbs of 500 W and 200 W rated at 250 V will have resistance ratio as
3 : 2
2 : 5
5 : 2
2 : 3
Correct answer
3 : 2
An anchor or down guy used at the ends of pole lines in order to counter balance. The pull of the line conductors is generally known as-
Arm guy
Head guy
Terminal guy
Span guy
Correct answer
Arm guy
The river Ganges flows through which of the following countries?
India and Bhutan
India and Bangladesh
India, Myanmar and Bangladesh
India, Bhutan and Bangladesh
Correct answer
India and Bhutan
What is the full form of CAD?
Computer Analog Design
Common Advanced Design
Computer Aided Design
Computer Algorithm Design
Correct answer
Computer Analog Design
When a voltmeter-ammeter method is applied for the measurement of resistance, the voltmeter reads a value of 8.28 V and the ammeter reading is 4.14 mA, then the value of the resistance will be-
2 MΩ
20 kΩ
200 kΩ
2 kΩ
Correct answer
2 MΩ
The thyristor is turned off when the anode current falls below-
Breakover current
Forward current
Holding current
Latching current
Correct answer
Breakover current
Which of the following have the same unit, ms-1 ?
Speed and momentum
Acceleration and momentum
Velocity and acceleration
Speed and velocity
Correct answer
Speed and momentum
In India, what is the frequency of the AC power line voltage?
50 Hz
120 Hz
100 Hz
60 Hz
Correct answer
50 Hz
The total opposition offered to the flow of current in AC circuit is called-
Capacitance
Resistance
Impedance
Inductance
Correct answer
Capacitance
Which of the following are the disadvantages of synchronous motors?
Usually operate with higher efficiencies
Electro-magnetic power varies linearly with the voltage
Ability to control the power factor
Requires DC excitation
Correct answer
Usually operate with higher efficiencies
If a power of 100 W is being supplied across a potential difference of 200 V, find the current flowing through the circuit.
20 A
1 A
0.5 A
2 A
Correct answer
20 A
Which of the following diodes is a signal diode
BY127
DR25
1N4007
0A79
Correct answer
BY127
The material used for making optic-fibre cable in general is-
Copper
Aluminium
Steel
Transparent plastic
Correct answer
Copper
Power is transmitted over transmission lines on high voltage, because
Efficiency is increased
Conductor cost is reduced
Current is reduced
Both increased efficiency and reduced conductor cost
Correct answer
Efficiency is increased
If there are “n” nodes in the circuit there will be ________ independent nodal equations
n - 1
n - 2
n + 1
n
Correct answer
n - 1
Which is the most important international agreement for conserving all biodiversity?
Convention on Ballast Water
Convention on Biological Diversity
UNCLOS
CITES
Correct answer
Convention on Ballast Water
An alternator has 20 poles and running at 300 RPM will generate alternating voltage and current whose frequency is-
40 Hz
30 Hz
100 Hz
50 Hz
Correct answer
40 Hz
The winding of interpoles is connected ________ with the armature.
Both in series and parallel
Half in series and half in parallel
In parallel
In series
Correct answer
Both in series and parallel
Which of the following are the types of earthing system?
Plate earthing
Pipe earthing
All of the options
Wire earthing
Correct answer
Plate earthing
Mho relay is suitable for __________ transmission lines.
Ultra High voltage
Extra-high voltage
Both Ultra and extra high voltage
Low voltage
Correct answer
Ultra High voltage
The rotor in an alternator requires-
Pulsed DC
AC
Triangular wave
DC
Correct answer
Pulsed DC
Synchronous motor when used for power factor improvement should be-
Operated with load
Operated at no load with over excitation
Connected along with capacitor bank
Operated at no load with under excitation
Correct answer
Operated with load
Method of representing numbers such as 0's and 1's is called-
Binary notation
Primary notation
Variable notation
Secondary notation
Correct answer
Binary notation
Susceptibilities of diamagnetic material is-
Positive
Zero
Negative
Unity
Correct answer
Positive
What is the most common and important type of fuse used in domestic application?
Cartridge fuse
HRC fuse
Kit-Kat type fuse
Liquid type fuse
Correct answer
Cartridge fuse
Where is the control grid placed in a triode?
Very near to anode
Very near to cathode
Midway between plate and cathode
Very near to plate
Correct answer
Very near to anode
What is the average life of a fluorescent tube?
1000 hours
3000 hours
2000 hours
7000 hours
Correct answer
1000 hours
In an alternator, the _______ current is generated in the stationary stator.
DC
Both AC and DC
Pulsating DC
AC
Correct answer
DC
When was the French East India Company set up?
1665
1667
1664
1666
Correct answer
1665
Filament in an incandescent lamp is made of-
Tungsten wire
Nichrome wire
Copper wire
Fuse wire
Correct answer
Tungsten wire
If the battery of a multimeter becomes weak, then it will give-
Less reading
No reading
Perfect reading
High reading
Correct answer
Less reading
The measurement errors mainly caused by human mistakes are called-
Observational error
Instrumental error
Systematic error
Gross error
Correct answer
Observational error
Which of the following diodes operate(s) in reverse breakdown region?
LED
Both PN junction diode and zener diode
Zener diode
PN junction diode
Correct answer
LED
The glasses used in spectacles and watch makers' magnifying glasses are examples of-
Concave mirror
Lens
Convex mirror
Plane mirror
Correct answer
Concave mirror
In 2019, which award was given to Irfan Ramzan Sheikh for foiling militant attack?
Kirti Chakra
Ashok Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Maha Vir Chakra
Correct answer
Kirti Chakra
In a megger, controlling torque is provided by-
Gravity
Spring
Eddy current
Coil
Correct answer
Gravity
A quantity whose magnitude has a definite repeating time cycle is called a-
Transient
Steady state aperiodic
Transient state periodic
Steady state periodic
Correct answer
Transient
Kuppuswamy Naidu Trophy is associated with which sport?
Badminton
Hockey
Football
Cricket
Correct answer
Badminton
Open circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine which of the following?
Eddy current losses
Core losses
Copper losses
Hysteresis losses
Correct answer
Eddy current losses
The rotating magnetic field in a three-phase, 6-poles, 50 Hz slip ring induction motor will rotate at-
1500 RPM
1000 RPM
2000 RPM
1200 RPM
Correct answer
1500 RPM
At resonance frequency, the inductive reactance value is the same as-
Impedance of the circuit
Reactance of the capacitor
Resistance of the circuit
Reactance of the coil
Correct answer
Impedance of the circuit
The synchronous speed of a three phase induction motor having 20 poles and connected to a 50 Hz source is-
1200 RPM
1000 RPM
600 RPM
300 RPM
Correct answer
1200 RPM
Which of the following is a type of trojan?
PSW
All of the options
ArcBomb
Proxy
Correct answer
PSW
What is the purpose of shading coil in a shaded pole motor?
Reduce rotational losses
Reduce friction loss
Reduce rough commutation
Produce rotating magnetic field
Correct answer
Reduce rotational losses
We can start MS-word by typing ________ in the Run Dialog box.
docx.exe
msword.exe
winword.exe
word.exe
Correct answer
docx.exe
Which of the following semiconductor devices can be used for controlling the speed of a DC motor?
Thermistor
Thyratron
Thyristor
Transistor
Correct answer
Thermistor
The rotor current frequency in a slip-ring induction motor depends on-
Rotor conductor
Rotor inductor
Amount of slip
Inductive reactance
Correct answer
Rotor conductor
Equipment earthing is necessary to give protection against-
Overloading
The danger of electric shocks
The high temperature of the conductors
Voltage fluctuation
Correct answer
Overloading
When did Bihar bifurcate from Bengal and some parts of Chota Nagpur merge into Bengal?
1915
1912
1914
1913
Correct answer
1915
Good earth continuity implies-
Open circuit
Low resistance
Low conductivity
High resistance
Correct answer
Open circuit
The elements belonging to the same group of periodic table have the same-
Number of neutrons
Number of electrons in the outermost shell
Number of protons
Number of electrons
Correct answer
Number of neutrons
Constellation Cassiopeia has a shape of a distorted English alphabet. Which alphabet is it?
W or M
R
A
Q
Correct answer
W or M
In a 2 pole lap winding DC machine, the resistance of one conductor is 2 Ω and the total number of conductors is 100. Find the total armature resistance.
200 Ω
50 Ω
10 Ω
100 Ω
Correct answer
200 Ω
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a computer peripheral device?
CPU
Keyboard
Monitor
Speakers
Correct answer
CPU
Which of the following motors is employed in hair dryers?
Capacitor start induction motor
Shaded pole induction motor
Split phase induction motor
Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor
Correct answer
Capacitor start induction motor
Three-phase transformer contains-
One primary and three secondary windings
Three primary and one secondary windings
Three primary and two secondary windings
Three primary and three secondary windings
Correct answer
One primary and three secondary windings
Give an example of a metal which is a liquid at room temperature.
Iodine
Sodium
Mercury
Calcium
Correct answer
Iodine
When is Ozone day observed?
22 September
18 September
16 September
19 September
Correct answer
22 September
A cluster of charges with an electric dipole moment is often called-
Electric susceptibility
Eddy currents
Polarization
Electric dipoles
Correct answer
Electric susceptibility
With which of the following games is the term 'Ground Stroke' associated?
Cricket
Hockey
Badminton
Tennis
Correct answer
Cricket
___________ oscillator has the best frequency stability and accuracy.
Hartley
Colpitts
Tickler feedback
Crystal controlled
Correct answer
Hartley
If the load impedance in three phases are not equal to the load then it is said to be-
Balanced supply
Balanced load
Unbalanced supply
Unbalanced load
Correct answer
Balanced supply
Humidity is the amount of _______ present in air.
Smoke
Water vapour
Carbon dioxide
Dust
Correct answer
Smoke
__________ provides an interface between a process and operating system to allow user-level processes to request services of the operating system.
Library
Assembly instructions
API
System calls
Correct answer
Library
Isotope of hydrogen are-
2H2, 2H2, 1H3
1H1, 1H2, 1H3
1H1, 2H1, 3H1
1H1, 1H2,2H1
Correct answer
2H2, 2H2, 1H3
________ extinguishers are ideal for places with a lot of electrical equipment such as offices or server rooms.
Cl2
SO2
CO2
N2S
Correct answer
Cl2
The unit of current is-
Ampere
Hertz
Volt
Coulomb
Correct answer
Ampere
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities are called-
Yellow Label ATMs
Black Label ATMs
White Label ATMs
Grey Label ATMs
Correct answer
Yellow Label ATMs
Working voltage of medium grade cables is-
650 V
100 V
400 V
500 V
Correct answer
650 V
Which of the following taxes is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States?
Estate Duty
Stamp Duty
Taxes on Newspapers
Passenger and Goods Tax
Correct answer
Estate Duty
If a 100 Watts bulb is ON for 10 hours, then what will be the amount of electricity consumed?
100 Watts per hour
300 Watts
1 kWh
1500 Watts
Correct answer
100 Watts per hour
Leakage coefficient is denoted by-
μ
Ω
λ
ϕ
Correct answer
μ
The speed with which the turbo alternators operate are-
3000 RPM
1000 RPM
5000 RPM
1500 RPM
Correct answer
3000 RPM
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the UN in the year:
1947
1949
1948
1946
Correct answer
1947
Which of the following value of a complex current wave is equal to the square root of the sum of the square of the RMS value of the individual components?
Mean value
Average value
Peak value
RMS value
Correct answer
Mean value
According to Kirchhoff's current law, the algebraic sum of current leaving a node in a lumped parameter circuit is equal to-
Infinite
Zero
Value of voltage drop in the circuit
Unity
Correct answer
Infinite
Relative permeability of a substance is less than the permeability of free space is known as-
Paramagnetic
Ferromagnetic
Non magnetic
Diamagnetic
Correct answer
Paramagnetic
The phenomenon of occurrence of additional species found in the ecotone or transitional zone between adjoining ecosystems is known as-
Coolidge effect
Raman effect
Root effect
Edge effect
Correct answer
Coolidge effect
HTML is the language used to create ________.
High level program
Machine language program
Web pages
Web server
Correct answer
High level program
If a three-phase motor operates with only two-phases, it is called single-phasing. It will ultimately make the motor _______.
To burn out
To carry no load
To run efficiently
To run with triple speed
Correct answer
To burn out
Who among the following constructed the Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchi?
Narasimhavarman II
Mahendravarman
Bhaskaravarman
Narasimhavarman I
Correct answer
Narasimhavarman II
In which of the following transmission lines is capacitance effect negligible?
Both long transmission lines and short
Short transmission lines transmission lines
Long transmission lines
Medium transmission lines
Correct answer
Both long transmission lines and short
Which of the following delays are present in packet switching?
Transmission Delay
Processing Delay
Queuing Delay
All of the options
Correct answer
Transmission Delay
Which of the following damages buildings by corroding them slowly?
Acid rain
Water pollution
Noise pollution
Light pollution
Correct answer
Acid rain
Resonant Grounding is also known as-
Resistance earthing
Solid earthing
Reactance earthing
Arc suppression coil earthing
Correct answer
Resistance earthing
Two way switches are used in ____ wiring.
Conduit
Batten
Lead sheathed
Staircase
Correct answer
Conduit
Which of the following wirings is suitable for lighting in low voltage installations?
Concealed conduit wiring
TRS wiring
Surface conduit wiring
Casing wiring
Correct answer
Concealed conduit wiring
Which of the following is NOT a standard transmission voltage?
132 kV
400 kV
765 kV
222 kV
Correct answer
132 kV
In P-type semiconductor, the majority carriers are-
Valence electrons
Free electrons
Holes
Neutrons
Correct answer
Valence electrons
What is the SI unit of electric charge?
Joule (J)
Coulomb (C)
Ampere (A)
Volt (V)
Correct answer
Joule (J)
To produce sound waves of different pitch, objects of different sizes and conditions are made to vibrate at different-
Quality
Type
Time
Frequencies
Correct answer
Quality
The fusing factor of protective devices for medium level load is-
3.45
2.38
0.95
1.45
Correct answer
3.45
Calculate the total DC resistance of a 100 metre roll of 2.5 mm2 copper wire if the resistivity of copper at 20° C is 1.72 × 10-8 Ω metre
0.214 Ω
0.867 Ω
0.713 Ω
0.688 Ω
Correct answer
0.214 Ω
For domestic wiring, the most extensively used material is-
Neither copper nor aluminium
Copper
Aluminium
Copper or aluminium
Correct answer
Neither copper nor aluminium
The disease which wiped out one third of the population of Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries was-
Diphtheria
Plague
Meningitis
Cholera
Correct answer
Diphtheria
Where is the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park located?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Karnataka
A DC motor having full load speed of 750 RPM and speed regulation of 10% will have no-load speed of_______.
825 RPM
700 RPM
675 RPM
900 RPM
Correct answer
825 RPM
Which planet is called Earth's twin sister?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Sun
Correct answer
Mars
When checked with an ohm meter an open resistor reads-
Low but not zero
Infinite
Zero
High but within tolerance
Correct answer
Low but not zero
The centripetal force required to keep the moon in its orbit is provided by which force?
Mechanical force
Friction force
Spring force
Gravitational force of earth
Correct answer
Mechanical force
A gas jar contains 1.7 g of ammonia gas. Calculate the no(number) of mole present in the gas jar?
0.01 mole
1 mole
0.1 mole
0.2 mole
Correct answer
0.01 mole
Which device uses infrared signal to operate or control other devices remotely?
Touchpad
Mouse
Remote control
Sensor
Correct answer
Touchpad
Which of the following is NOT a marine pollutant?
Plastics
Dissolved oxygen
Oil
All of the options
Correct answer
Plastics
Which of the following is/are contaminated by the wastes produced from factories?
Soil
Air
Water
All of the options
Correct answer
Soil
Which of the following devices is suitable for the removal of gaseous pollutants?
Electrostatic precipitator
Fabric filter
Wet collector (scrubber)
Cyclone separator
Correct answer
Electrostatic precipitator
The spindle of the moving system in a PMMC instrument is supported at both ends with the help of-
Jewelled bearings
Steel bearings
Gun metal bearings
Bush bearings
Correct answer
Jewelled bearings
Which of the following changes take place when fats and oil are oxidised?
They become rancid and give good smell
They remain unaffected
They become rancid and their smell and taste
They become better in taste change
Correct answer
They become rancid and give good smell
To measure which of the following is Wheatstone bridge method used?
Resistance
Voltage
Power
Current
Correct answer
Resistance
Before starting electroplating, what action is to be necessarily taken?
Buffing
Soldering
Cleaning
Polishing
Correct answer
Buffing
The base of BJT is-
Not doped
Moderately doped
Heavily doped
Lightly doped
Correct answer
Not doped
What is the primary function of a choke in a tube light circuit?
Limit the starting current
Limit the current after starting
Heat up the filament
Induce high voltage
Correct answer
Limit the starting current
Alternator is used to generate-
DC
Light energy
AC
Both AC and DC
Correct answer
DC
Which of the following effects is used in Wattmeter?
Electrostatic effect
Chemical effect
Thermal effect
Electrodynamic effect
Correct answer
Electrostatic effect
A P-N-P-N diode-
Is always made of germanium
May be made of either silicon or germanium
Is always made of silicon
May be made of any semiconductor
Correct answer
Is always made of germanium
Which of the following states will get a new Railway Zone, which is the 18th zone in India?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Kerala
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
The full form of ACSR is-
All Copper Standard Reinforced
Aluminium Copper Steel Reinforced
Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced
All Copper Steel Reinforced
Correct answer
All Copper Standard Reinforced
The property of the coil of generating induced EMF due to the changing flux linked with it is called-
Capacitance
Reactance
Inductance
Resistance
Correct answer
Capacitance
The wire of 2 SWG is equivalent to diameter of-
6.4 mm
7.01 mm
5.89 mm
5.38 mm
Correct answer
6.4 mm
In an air blast circuit breaker, why is compressed air used?
Closing the contacts
Cooling the circuit breaker
Opening the contacts
Quenching the arc
Correct answer
Closing the contacts
A substance that has a high retentiveness can be used for the manufacture of-
Electromagnets
Temporary magnets
Paramagnets
Permanent magnets
Correct answer
Electromagnets
The EMF induced in a coil due to the change of its own flux linked with it is called-
Self induced EMF
Statically induced EMF
Dynamically induced EMF
Mutually induced EMF
Correct answer
Self induced EMF
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