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SSC JE Electrical 16 Nov 2022 Shift 3 Official Paper (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 questions)

1

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

(4, 131, 5)

(2, −11, 3)

  1. ((a))

    (6, 953, 7)

  2. ((b))

    (2, −31, 4)

  3. ((c))

    (8, 1120, 9)

  4. ((d))

    (1, −5, 2)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(6, 953, 7)

2

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

In a certain code language, ‘PRISON’ is written as ‘QTJUPP’ and ‘RECORD’ is written as ‘SGDQSF’. How will ‘OBTAIN’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    PDUDKO

  2. ((b))

    PDECKO

  3. ((c))

    PDUCLO

  4. ((d))

    PDUCJP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

PDUDKO

4

In a certain code language, 'OTHERS' is written as 'RQDGSN' and 'SCHOOL' is written as 'KNNGBR'. How will 'SPORTS' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    RSQNOR

  2. ((b))

    RSQOOQ

  3. ((c))

    RTQNOR

  4. ((d))

    RSQNPR

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RSQNOR

5

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

H F _ _ H F D _ H F _ V H F D V _ _ D V

  1. ((a))

    DVHHDF

  2. ((b))

    DVVDHF

  3. ((c))

    DVDDHF

  4. ((d))

    DDVVHF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DVHHDF

6

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace 

 and balance the given equation. 

  1. ((a))

     ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

  2. ((b))

     ̶ ,  ̶ , ÷, =, ×, +

  3. ((c))

    +,  ̶ , ÷, ×, =, +

  4. ((d))

     ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 ̶ , +, ×, =, ÷, +

7

How many triangles are there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    18

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

8

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

9

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.

62 : 39 :: 78 : ? :: 58 : 37

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    52

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

47

10

Gopi is Kishan's brother. Ram is Kishan's father. Geetha is Kishan's sister. How is Geetha related to Gopi?

  1. ((a))

    Sister

  2. ((b))

    Wife

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Mother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister

11

Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

MWYP, QAWN, ?, YISJ, CMQH

  1. ((a))

    UEUL

  2. ((b))

    RCXM

  3. ((c))

    SCXN

  4. ((d))

    SBYO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

UEUL

12

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Ignore : Notice :: Extinguish : ?

  1. ((a))

    Douse

  2. ((b))

    Put out

  3. ((c))

    Quench

  4. ((d))

    Kindle

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Douse

13

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All diamonds are gems.

All gems are ornaments.

Conclusions:

I. Some ornaments are diamonds.

II. All ornaments are gems.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

14

Select the option that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15

Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

_ M E A A _ T M M _ _ A N _ M _ E A _ N T

  1. ((a))

    M E A T M M A

  2. ((b))

    M E A M T M A

  3. ((c))

    M M A E T A M

  4. ((d))

    M N E A T M A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M E A T M M A

16

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.

12 * 10 * 41 * 100 * 61

  1. ((a))

    ×, −, =, −

  2. ((b))

    +, +, =, −

  3. ((c))

    ×, +, =, +

  4. ((d))

    +, =, ×, +

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

×, −, =, −

17

In a certain code language, ‘CAUGHT’ is written as ‘AYSEFR’ and ‘PERFECT’ is written as ‘NCPDCAR’. How will ‘REALIZE’ be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    SGCMKBC

  2. ((b))

    QDZKHYD

  3. ((c))

    SFBMJAF

  4. ((d))

    PCYJGXC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SGCMKBC

18

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(14, 29, 59)

(6, 13, 27)

  1. ((a))

    (9, 20, 42)

  2. ((b))

    (13, 26, 52)

  3. ((c))

    (5, 15, 33)

  4. ((d))

    (11, 23, 47)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(9, 20, 42)

19

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

2, 5, 13, 36, ?

  1. ((a))

    105

  2. ((b))

    108

  3. ((c))

    104

  4. ((d))

    110

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

105

20

​Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Rooster : Hen :: Fox : ?

  1. ((a))

    Wolf

  2. ((b))

    Ewe

  3. ((c))

    Vixen

  4. ((d))

    Doe

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wolf

21

Select the option that indicates the correct arrangement of the given parts of a car in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Windshield
  2. Headlight
  3. Boot
  4. Steering
  5. Seats
  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 4, 5, 3

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, 5, 4, 3

  3. ((c))

    2, 1, 5, 4, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 4, 5, 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 4, 5, 3

22

Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

 

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

Six friends, A, B, C, D, E, and F are seated in a row facing north. There are exactly two seats to the left of B. F is an immediate neighbour of both B and D. E is not at either of the extreme seats of the row. A is sitting at the leftmost end. C is not an immediate neighbour of E. If A and D decide to swap their positions, what will be the new position of A?

  1. ((a))

    Third to the right of E

  2. ((b))

    Second to the left of F

  3. ((c))

    Third from the right end

  4. ((d))

    Extreme right of the row

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Third to the right of E

24

Town D is to the north of Town A. Town B is to the west of Town A. Town M is to the south of Town B. Town C is to the west of Town D. Town B is to the south of town C. Town M is to the south-west of Town A. What is the position of Town B with respect to Town D?

  1. ((a))

    North

  2. ((b))

    West

  3. ((c))

    South-west

  4. ((d))

    North-west

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

North

25

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.

  1. Job post
  2. Job offer
  3. Vacancy
  4. Selection
  5. Interview
  1. ((a))

    3, 1, 4, 5, 2

  2. ((b))

    3, 1, 5, 4, 2

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 2, 5, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 2, 4, 5, 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 1, 4, 5, 2

26

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the si×th term is related to the fifth term.

15 : 60 :: 9 : ? :: 10 : 35

  1. ((a))

    39

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

27

Three different positions of the same dice are shown (Figures 1 - 3). Find the number on the face opposite to the face having ‘3’.

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    1

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

28

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

​Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)

Waiter : Restaurant :: Chef : ?

  1. ((a))

    Hotel

  2. ((b))

    Food

  3. ((c))

    Kitchen

  4. ((d))

    Office

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hotel

30

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the si×th term is related to the fifth term.

10 : -400 :: 4 : ? :: 6 : -72

  1. ((a))

    -16

  2. ((b))

    -20

  3. ((c))

    -28

  4. ((d))

    -24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-16

31

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Neuter
  2. Newman
  3. Neurology
  4. Nuisance
  5. Newfoundland
  6. Neutral
  7. Newest
  1. ((a))

    3, 1, 6, 7, 5, 2, 4

  2. ((b))

    3, 6, 1, 7, 2, 5, 4

  3. ((c))

    3, 1, 6, 5, 7, 2, 4

  4. ((d))

    3, 1, 6, 7, 2, 5, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3, 1, 6, 7, 5, 2, 4

32

If ÷ means +, + means -, - means ×, and × means ÷, then which of the following equations is correct?

  1. ((a))

    15 - 3 + 10 × 5 ÷ 5 = 46

  2. ((b))

    15 - 3 + 10 × 5 ÷ 5 = 50

  3. ((c))

    15 - 3 + 10 × 5 ÷ 5 = 48

  4. ((d))

    15 - 3 + 10 × 5 ÷ 5 = 55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 - 3 + 10 × 5 ÷ 5 = 46

33

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A - B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

If P × M ÷ S × R - T + Q, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    R is the father of Q.

  2. ((b))

    P is T’s father’s mother’s sister.

  3. ((c))

    P is R’s mother’s sister

  4. ((d))

    S is the mother of Q.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R is the father of Q.

34

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.

  1. Grapevine
  2. Grudge
  3. Grapple
  4. Grunt
  5. Grapes
  6. Gruelling
  7. Grumpy
  1. ((a))

    5, 1, 3, 2, 6, 7, 4

  2. ((b))

    1, 5, 3, 2, 6, 7, 4

  3. ((c))

    1, 3, 5, 2, 6, 7, 4

  4. ((d))

    5, 1, 3, 2, 7, 6, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5, 1, 3, 2, 6, 7, 4

35

J, K, L, M, N, O, P are sitting in a circle facing the centre. N is the immediate neighbour of J and M. P is not the immediate neighbour of O and L. O is to the immediate right of J. Who sits to the immediate right of N?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    J

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P

36

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (Top to Bottom)

  1. Ankle
  2. Feet
  3. Knee
  4. Thighs
  5. Toe Fingers
  1. ((a))

    4, 3, 1, 5, 2

  2. ((b))

    4, 3, 1, 2, 5

  3. ((c))

    3, 4, 1, 5, 2

  4. ((d))

    1, 3, 2, 4, 5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 3, 1, 5, 2

37

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.

G _ H _ HH _ _ H G _ H

  1. ((a))

    HGHGH

  2. ((b))

    HHGGH

  3. ((c))

    HGGHH

  4. ((d))

    GGHGG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HGHGH

38

Three different positions of the same dice are shown (Figures 1 - 3). Find the number on the face opposite to the face having ‘6’.

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3

39

Person A starts moving towards the North and walks 4 km. He then turns right and walks 8 km. He takes a left turn and walks 2 km and then turns left again and walks 8 km. How much and in which direction does he need to walk now to reach the point from where he started?

  1. ((a))

    2 km North

  2. ((b))

    6 km South

  3. ((c))

    2 km South

  4. ((d))

    4 km North

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 km North

40

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) and complete the given number series?

5, 6, 14, 45, ?

  1. ((a))

    186

  2. ((b))

    188

  3. ((c))

    184

  4. ((d))

    182

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

186

41

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at 'AB' as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

42

​In this question three statements are given followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements.

Statements:

All metals are solids.

Some solids are conductors.

No conductor is black.

Conclusions:

(I) Some metals are conductors.

(II) No solid is black.

(III) All conductors are solids.

  1. ((a))

    None of the conclusions follow.

  2. ((b))

    All conclusions I, II and III follow.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion III follows.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

None of the conclusions follow.

43

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Immerse : Emerge

  1. ((a))

    Instill : Inject

  2. ((b))

    Obvious : Obscure

  3. ((c))

    Jovial : Cheerful

  4. ((d))

    Mitigate : Relieve

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Instill : Inject

44

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?

WIDU, CVYI, ?, OVOK, UIJY

  1. ((a))

    JIEW

  2. ((b))

    JSWE

  3. ((c))

    IHRE

  4. ((d))

    IITW

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

JIEW

45

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

211, 158, 187, ?, 163, 110, 139

  1. ((a))

    132

  2. ((b))

    138

  3. ((c))

    140

  4. ((d))

    134

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

132

46

Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?

195 × 39 ÷ 3 + 58 - 23 = 50

  1. ((a))

    − and ÷

  2. ((b))
    • and ×
  3. ((c))

    ÷ and +

  4. ((d))

    × and ÷

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

− and ÷

47

L, M, N, O, P, Q and R are seven friends of different heights. O is taller than five of his friends. P is taller than only L. M is taller than three of his friends and shorter than three of his friends. R is not the tallest. Q is immediately shorter than M. Who amongst the seven friends is the tallest?

  1. ((a))

    M

  2. ((b))

    N

  3. ((c))

    L

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M

48

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

49

In a code language, 'TURNIP' is coded as WXUQLS, and 'ORANGE' is coded as RUDQJH. How will 'GRAPES' be coded in the same language?

  1. ((a))

    KVDSHU

  2. ((b))

    JVDSHW

  3. ((c))

    JUESHV

  4. ((d))

    JUDSHV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KVDSHU

50

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Drawing : Paper :: Driving : ?

  1. ((a))

    Road

  2. ((b))

    Driver

  3. ((c))

    Steering

  4. ((d))

    Wheel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Road

General Awareness (50 questions)

51

The famous tribal revolt of _________ took place in 1906 in Assam against British policies.

  1. ((a))

    Haipou Jadonang

  2. ((b))

    Songram Sangma

  3. ((c))

    Tirot Sing

  4. ((d))

    Birju Maharaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haipou Jadonang

52

When did the United Nations declare the World Physics Year, also known as the Einstein Year, to mark the 100th anniversary of the physicist Albert Einstein?

  1. ((a))

    2002

  2. ((b))

    2004

  3. ((c))

    2006

  4. ((d))

    2005

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2002

53

Which of the following laws works in constant pressure?

  1. ((a))

    Charle’s law

  2. ((b))

    Boyle’s law

  3. ((c))

    Thomson’s law

  4. ((d))

    Graham’s law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Charle’s law

54

​In December 2021, what is the amount of overdraft for which the provision was made under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY - NRLM) for verified SHG members having accounts under the Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana with Banks?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2,000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 5,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 15,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10,000

55

Which of the following organisations publishes the ‘WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK’ report?

  1. ((a))

    Asian Development Bank

  2. ((b))

    International Monetary Fund

  3. ((c))

    World Bank

  4. ((d))

    Reserve Bank of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Asian Development Bank

56

Who among the following opened his dance school by the name ‘Kalashram’?

  1. ((a))

    Sundar Prasad

  2. ((b))

    Mohanrao Kallianpurkar

  3. ((c))

    Shambhu Maharaj

  4. ((d))

    Birju Maharaj

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sundar Prasad

57

The 3rd edition of the SAFF U-18 Women's Football Championship was held in ________ in March 2022.

  1. ((a))

    Bihar

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Jharkhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bihar

58

In March 2022, who broke the legendary Kapil Dev's, 40-year-old record of ‘the fastest Test Fifty’ by an Indian?

  1. ((a))

    MS Dhoni

  2. ((b))

    Rishabh Pant

  3. ((c))

    Shreyas Iyer

  4. ((d))

    R Ashwin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

MS Dhoni

59

In which year was the last Fundamental Duty inserted in the list of duties in the Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    2002

  2. ((b))

    2003

  3. ((c))

    2001

  4. ((d))

    2004

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2002

60

Which of the following is an example of an oscillatory motion?

  1. ((a))

    Moving of an object in a straight line

  2. ((b))

    Moving of a bus in a circular path

  3. ((c))

    To and fro motion of a simple pendulum

  4. ((d))

    Dropping of an object from a height

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Moving of an object in a straight line

61

Which of the following phylums represent triploblastic animals?

  1. ((a))

    Protozoa, Nematoda and Porifera

  2. ((b))

    Protozoa, Platyhelminthes and Porifera

  3. ((c))

    Annelida, Platyhelminthes and Porifera

  4. ((d))

    Platyhelminthes, Echinodermata and Chordata

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Protozoa, Nematoda and Porifera

62

Which team became the first Indian sports team to unveil an official team logo in the metaverse in February 2022?

  1. ((a))

    Gujarat Titans

  2. ((b))

    Delhi Capitals

  3. ((c))

    Mumbai Indians

  4. ((d))

    Chennai Super Kings

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gujarat Titans

63

​Dr Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology) launched the Amrit Grand Challenge Programme titled ________ in September 2021, to identify 75 innovations in Telemedicine, AI, Digital Health and BIG Data by Start-ups and Entrepreneurs.

  1. ((a))

    DHANTECH

  2. ((b))

    DHANCARE

  3. ((c))

    JANCARE

  4. ((d))

    JANTECH

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DHANTECH

64

Probiotics can be defined as:

  1. ((a))

    protozoan parasites of humans

  2. ((b))

    endotoxin producing bacteria, which can lead to diarrhoea

  3. ((c))

    live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body

  4. ((d))

    live microorganisms that pose a health threat when consumed or applied to the body

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

protozoan parasites of humans

65

What is the mass number of nitrogen?

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

66

Operation Flood is associated with:

  1. ((a))

    Milk

  2. ((b))

    Fish

  3. ((c))

    Potatoes

  4. ((d))

    Pulses

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Milk

67

The Halda festival is celebrated in which of the following states of India?

  1. ((a))

    Meghalaya

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra

  3. ((c))

    Himachal Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Meghalaya

68

If one flies from north to south over India, which would be the correct order of the rivers?

  1. Kaveri

  2. Mahanadi

  3. Krishna

  4. Ganga

  5. Godavari

  1. ((a))

    5 - 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

  2. ((b))

    1 - 3 - 5 - 2 - 4

  3. ((c))

    1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

  4. ((d))

    4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 - 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

69

Which is the only streptococcal species widely used in food fermentation, especially for yogurt manufacturing?

  1. ((a))

    Streptococcus pyogenes

  2. ((b))

    Streptococcus thermophilus

  3. ((c))

    Streptococcus viridans

  4. ((d))

    Streptococcus agalactiae

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Streptococcus pyogenes

70

Which cell organelle is tubular in form and lacks ribosomes and are associated with the production and metabolism of fats and steroid hormones?

  1. ((a))

    Lysosome

  2. ((b))

    Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

  3. ((c))

    Vacuoles

  4. ((d))

    Cytosol

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lysosome

71

Which of the following is a major component of bio-gas?

  1. ((a))

    Propane

  2. ((b))

    Butane

  3. ((c))

    Hexane

  4. ((d))

    Methane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Propane

72

In which of the following decades was there a negative growth rate of population in India?

  1. ((a))

    1951 - 1961

  2. ((b))

    1911 - 1921

  3. ((c))

    1971 - 1981

  4. ((d))

    1931 - 1941

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Answer: ((a))

1951 - 1961

73

In March 2022, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab?

  1. ((a))

    Bhagwant Mann

  2. ((b))

    Amarinder Singh

  3. ((c))

    Navjot Singh Sidhu

  4. ((d))

    Parkash Singh Badal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bhagwant Mann

74

Who among the following leaders called Bal Gangadhar Tilak as ‘The maker of modern India’?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Subhash Chandra Bose

  3. ((c))

    Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

75

Which of the following is NOT a function of money?

  1. ((a))

    Store of value

  2. ((b))

    medium of exchange

  3. ((c))

    Price stability

  4. ((d))

    Unit of account

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Store of value

76

Which of the following through its Micro Credit Innovations Department has continued its role as the facilitator of microfinance initiatives in the country?

  1. ((a))

    SIDBI

  2. ((b))

    IDBI

  3. ((c))

    IFCI

  4. ((d))

    NABARD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SIDBI

77

According to the sport, identify which of the following sportspersons is different from the rest.

  1. ((a))

    Leander Paes

  2. ((b))

    Anil Kumble

  3. ((c))

    Rahul Dravid

  4. ((d))

    Kapil Dev

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Leander Paes

78

Which port is known as 'Gateway of Eastern India’?

  1. ((a))

    Port Blair Port

  2. ((b))

    Visakhapatnam Port

  3. ((c))

    Kolkata Port

  4. ((d))

    Paradip Port

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Port Blair Port

79

Which of the following Ministries launched Y-Break App for working professionals in September 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Defence

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of AYUSH

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Health and Family welfare

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Tourism

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Defence

80

Love can best be expressed in which form of rasa?

  1. ((a))

    Veera rasa

  2. ((b))

    Roudra rasa

  3. ((c))

    Bibhatsa rasa

  4. ((d))

    Shringaara rasa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Veera rasa

81

Deficiency of which vitamin can cause skin disorders, hyperaemia (excess blood) and swelling of the mouth and throat, angular stomatitis (sores on the corners of the mouth) and hair loss?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin C

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin D

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin B2

  4. ((d))

    Vitamin A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin C

82

Which protein is naturally found in some grains including wheat, barley and rye?

  1. ((a))

    Renin

  2. ((b))

    Pepsin

  3. ((c))

    Gluten

  4. ((d))

    Maltase

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Renin

83

According to the Köppen type of climate, the code Af represents:

  1. ((a))

    humid subtropical climate

  2. ((b))

    marine west coast climate

  3. ((c))

    tropical monsoon climate

  4. ((d))

    tropical wet climate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

humid subtropical climate

84

Which article of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment and appointment to any office under the state?

  1. ((a))

    Article 16

  2. ((b))

    Article 18

  3. ((c))

    Article 17

  4. ((d))

    Article 19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 16

85

In which of the following Nobel Peace Prize Concerts did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan perform the ‘Rage for Peace’ along with his sons Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan?

  1. ((a))

    2012

  2. ((b))

    2016

  3. ((c))

    2018

  4. ((d))

    2014

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2012

86

Based on evidence from seismic waves, heat flows and meteorites, which layer of Earth is made up of rock that represents 84% of the Earth's total volume?

  1. ((a))

    Inner core

  2. ((b))

    Outer core

  3. ((c))

    Mantle

  4. ((d))

    Oceanic crust

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inner core

87

As of 10 April 2022, who among the following has been the longest serving Prime Minister of India?

  1. ((a))

    Manmohan Singh

  2. ((b))

    Narendra Modi

  3. ((c))

    Indira Gandhi

  4. ((d))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manmohan Singh

88

Name the mirror which is used in the side mirrors of cars.

  1. ((a))

    Plane

  2. ((b))

    Parabolic

  3. ((c))

    Concave

  4. ((d))

    Convex

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Plane

89

The disqualification of the membership of a State Legislature is laid down in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Article 190

  2. ((b))

    Article 144

  3. ((c))

    Article 191

  4. ((d))

    Article 14

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 190

90

At present, how many fundamental duties are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    13

  4. ((d))

    11

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

91

Which national park, located in a north-eastern state, is famous for being the only park in India to have four big cat species namely Leopard, tiger, clouded leopard and snow leopard?

  1. ((a))

    Namdapha National Park

  2. ((b))

    Dachigam National Park

  3. ((c))

    Periyar National Park

  4. ((d))

    Nanda Devi National Park

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Namdapha National Park

92

Hideki Yukawa, who received the Nobel Prize in 1949, is well known for which discovery?

  1. ((a))

    Theory of nuclear forces

  2. ((b))

    Measurement of electronic charge

  3. ((c))

    Thermal ionization

  4. ((d))

    Cascade process of cosmic radiation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Theory of nuclear forces

93

Which is the third layer of soil from the top?

  1. ((a))

    Unweathered parent rock

  2. ((b))

    Sub soil

  3. ((c))

    Top soil

  4. ((d))

    Substratum

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unweathered parent rock

94

Which of the following is NOT a herbivore?

  1. ((a))

    Sheep

  2. ((b))

    Grasshopper

  3. ((c))

    Rabbit

  4. ((d))

    Hawk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sheep

95

Consider the following statements about the retreating monsoon of India.

  1. The months of October and November are known for retreating monsoons.

  2. The South-west monsoons becomes South-east monsoons.

  3. A bulk of the rainfall of the Coromondal coast is derived from these depressions and cyclones.

  4. In northern India, it is comparatively dry and temperatures begin to fall.

  5. Three-fourths of the total rain in the country is received during the retreating monsoon season.

Which of the above are true?

  1. ((a))

    Only statements 1, 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    All except 5

  3. ((c))

    Only statements 1, 3 and 4

  4. ((d))

    Only statements 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: ((a))

Only statements 1, 2 and 3

96

Who was the author of Buddhacharita?

  1. ((a))

    Vasumitra

  2. ((b))

    Nagarjuna

  3. ((c))

    Ashvaghosha

  4. ((d))

    Hala

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vasumitra

97

Which of the following is the main objective of Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways?

  1. ((a))

    To connect the district headquarters with other places of the district

  2. ((b))

    To link a state capital with the different district headquarters

  3. ((c))

    To link rural areas and villages to the cities

  4. ((d))

    To reduce the time and distance between the mega cities

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To connect the district headquarters with other places of the district

98

In India, what type of unemployment is created due to lack of employable skills among the educated youths in India?

  1. ((a))

    Cyclical unemployment

  2. ((b))

    Structural unemployment

  3. ((c))

    Educated unemployment

  4. ((d))

    Technological unemployment

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cyclical unemployment

99

________ was the Governor General of India when the Permanent Settlement was introduced.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Linlithgow

  2. ((b))

    Lord William Bentinck

  3. ((c))

    Lord Cornwallis

  4. ((d))

    Lord Irwin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Linlithgow

100

Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?

  1. ((a))

    Mass

  2. ((b))

    Temperature

  3. ((c))

    Volume

  4. ((d))

    Velocity

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mass

Electrical Engineering (100 questions)

101

The voltage across a 5 Ω resistor is:

  1. ((a))

    5 V

  2. ((b))

    25 V

  3. ((c))

    -5 V

  4. ((d))

    10 V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 V

102

A 4-pole, DC series motor has a wave connected armature with 200 conductors. The flux per pole is 20 m Wb when the motor is drawing 20 A from the supply. The back EMF of the motor is 200 V. Calculate the speed of the motor under this condition.

  1. ((a))

    1893 rpm

  2. ((b))

    1500 rpm

  3. ((c))

    1374 rpm

  4. ((d))

    1450 rpm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1893 rpm

103

In the circuit shown below, the reading of the ideal ammeter and voltmeter, respectively, will be:

  1. ((a))

    2 A and 8 V

  2. ((b))

    2 A and 0 V

  3. ((c))

    0 A and 8 V

  4. ((d))

    0 A and 0 V

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 A and 8 V

104

Under phantom loading testing of an energy meter, the power required to test is _________ .

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    infinite

  3. ((c))

    very high

  4. ((d))

    very low

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

105

In a series RLC circuit, R = 4Ω, L = 4 mH and C = 20 μF. What is the value of Q-factor?

  1. ((a))

    0.0707

  2. ((b))

    7.07

  3. ((c))

    3.535

  4. ((d))

    0.0176

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.0707

106

Before taking work in hand, even the contractor following good management practices may be unaware of ________.

  1. ((a))

    analysis of costs

  2. ((b))

    specifications

  3. ((c))

    availability of products

  4. ((d))

    contingencies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

analysis of costs

107

The standard illumination level for a workshop area where detailed or fine work is done is in the range of:

  1. ((a))

    500 - 700 lux

  2. ((b))

    200 - 300 lux

  3. ((c))

    more than 1000 lux

  4. ((d))

    800 - 1000 lux

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

500 - 700 lux

108

Consider the following statements about characteristics of reluctance motor and select the suitable combination of correct choices.

a. Reluctance motors cannot accelerate high inertia loads to the synchronous speed.

b. Reluctance motors can accelerate high inertia loads to the synchronous speed.

c. Reluctance motors are cheaper than any other kind of synchronous machines.

d. Reluctance motors have constant speed characteristics.

  1. ((a))

    a, b and d are correct

  2. ((b))

    a, c and d are correct

  3. ((c))

    b, c and d are correct

  4. ((d))

    a, b and c are correct

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Answer: ((a))

a, b and d are correct

109

If If is the full load current/phase and %Xs is the percentage synchronous reactance, maximum power output of an alternator is:

  1. ((a))

    Pmax = \(\frac{{% {X_s}{I_f} \times 100}}{E}\)

  2. ((b))

    Pmax = If×100EXs\frac{{{I_f} \times 100}}{{E{X_s}}}

  3. ((c))

    Pmax = \(\frac{{E{I_f} \times 100}}{{% {X_s}}}\)

  4. ((d))

    Pmax = \(\frac{{% {X_s} \times 100}}{{E{I_f}}}\)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pmax = \(\frac{{% {X_s}{I_f} \times 100}}{E}\)

110

The efficiency of a large transformer under full load condition is found by conducting which of the following tests?

  1. ((a))

    SC test

  2. ((b))

    Sumpner’s test

  3. ((c))

    OC test

  4. ((d))

    Core balance test

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

SC test

111

The current in the 4Ω resistor in the figure shown below is:

  1. ((a))

    zero

  2. ((b))

    53\frac{5}{3} A and flowing from A to B

  3. ((c))

    −203\frac{-20}{3}A and flowing from A to B

  4. ((d))

    53\frac{5}{3}A and flowing from B to A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

zero

112

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Future extension is easy for outdoor substation.

  2. ((b))

    Outdoor substation requires less time for erection.

  3. ((c))

    Outdoor substation requires more space as compared to indoor substation.

  4. ((d))

    The cost of outdoor substation is higher than indoor substation.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Future extension is easy for outdoor substation.

113

The energy stored in the capacitor C1 under steady state condition is:

  1. ((a))

    350 J

  2. ((b))

    100 J

  3. ((c))

    25 J

  4. ((d))

    250 J

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

350 J

114

The logical method of estimating for electrical works does NOT involve which of the following processes?

  1. ((a))

    Ascertain the quantities involved accurately

  2. ((b))

    Provide overhead charges

  3. ((c))

    Average costing of accessories

  4. ((d))

    Price items at net cost

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ascertain the quantities involved accurately

115

The toroid is _______.

  1. ((a))

    a long straight current carrying conductor bent to form circular shape

  2. ((b))

    a bar magnet

  3. ((c))

    a solenoid bent in circular shape and ends are joined

  4. ((d))

    a circular carrying conductor

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Answer: ((a))

a long straight current carrying conductor bent to form circular shape

116

The phosphor material containing cadmium borate used in fluorescent lamps gives which of the following colour?

  1. ((a))

    Pink

  2. ((b))

    Bluish white

  3. ((c))

    Green

  4. ((d))

    Yellowish white

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pink

117

When a rated load with 0.8 lagging power factor is supplied, the terminal voltage of a three phase star connected alternator with a certain interference is 6600 V (line-to-line value). With the same interference, the voltage developed in the open circuit is 7154 V (phase value). What will be the value of voltage regulation of the alternator?

  1. ((a))

    87.8%

  2. ((b))

    -46.7%

  3. ((c))

    14.54%

  4. ((d))

    46.7%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

87.8%

118

The boiler generates steam at ________.

  1. ((a))

    low pressure and low temperature

  2. ((b))

    low pressure and high temperature

  3. ((c))

    high pressure and high temperature

  4. ((d))

    high pressure and low temperature

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

low pressure and low temperature

119

JFET is a/an ________ device.

  1. ((a))

    tripolar

  2. ((b))

    antipolar

  3. ((c))

    unipolar

  4. ((d))

    bipolar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

tripolar

120

A tender is usually accompanied with an amount called _______.

  1. ((a))

    delivery money

  2. ((b))

    purchase money

  3. ((c))

    tender money

  4. ((d))

    earnest money

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

delivery money

121

Which of the following is the unit of reluctance?

  1. ((a))

    Ohm - meter/ampere

  2. ((b))

    Ampere - turn/weber

  3. ((c))

    Henry/ampere-meter

  4. ((d))

    Weber/meter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ohm - meter/ampere

122

The active and lagging reactive components of current taken by an AC circuit from a 200 V supply are 40A and 30A, respectively. What is the value of admittance of the circuit?

  1. ((a))

    0.13 S

  2. ((b))

    0.52 S

  3. ((c))

    0.31 S

  4. ((d))

    0.25 S

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.13 S

123

Choose the correct classification for Hydro power plant.

  1. ((a))

    Continuous source of energy

  2. ((b))

    Conventional source of energy

  3. ((c))

    Non-conventional source of energy

  4. ((d))

    Non-continuous source of energy

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Answer: ((a))

Continuous source of energy

124

Which of the following statements is NOT true about bandwidth in an RLC parallel circuit?

  1. ((a))

    Formula for calculating bandwidth is the same for series and parallel circuit.

  2. ((b))

    Bandwidth is defined as the size of frequency range that is passed or rejected by the tuned circuit.

  3. ((c))

    Bandwidth is the ratio of quality factor to the resonant frequency.

  4. ((d))

    Bandwidth can be given in terms of resonant frequency and quality factor.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Formula for calculating bandwidth is the same for series and parallel circuit.

125

In an electric circuit, a 10 V voltage source is connected in series with a 2 Ω resistance. the dual of this circuit consists of:

  1. ((a))

    10 V voltage source and a 2 S conductance

  2. ((b))

    5 A current source and a 2 Ω resistance

  3. ((c))

    10 A current source and a 2 S conductance

  4. ((d))

    5 A current source and a 2 S conductance

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Answer: ((a))

10 V voltage source and a 2 S conductance

126

The voltage and current through a pure inductor are V = 110 sin (314 t + 450) volts and i = 11 sin (314 t − 450) amperes. Obtain the expression of power.

  1. ((a))

    P = 605 sin 628 t

  2. ((b))

    P = -605 sin 628 t

  3. ((c))

    P = 605 sin 314 t

  4. ((d))

    P = -605 sin 314 t

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P = 605 sin 628 t

127

Which of the following concepts is applied in instruments of the electrodynamometer type?

  1. ((a))

    Magnitude effect

  2. ((b))

    The force between a permanent magnet and a current carrying coil

  3. ((c))

    The force between two permanent magnets

  4. ((d))

    The force between two current carrying coils

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnitude effect

128

For applications such as induction furnace control, ________ motor is used.

  1. ((a))

    repulsion motor

  2. ((b))

    shaded pole single phase motor

  3. ((c))

    two value capacitor run motor

  4. ((d))

    single value capacitor run motor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

repulsion motor

129

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. ((a))

    Tapings are taken from the distributors for supply of consumers.

  2. ((b))

    While designing a distributor, voltage drop is not considered.

  3. ((c))

    Voltage drop is the main consideration in design of distributors.

  4. ((d))

    Service mains connect consumers to the distributor directly.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tapings are taken from the distributors for supply of consumers.

130

Extra high-tension cables are used for the voltage level of _________.

  1. ((a))

    0 to 1 kV

  2. ((b))

    beyond 400 kV

  3. ((c))

    33 kV to 66 kV

  4. ((d))

    132 kV to 400 kV

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Answer: ((a))

0 to 1 kV

131

The load factor is defined as the ________.

  1. ((a))

    maximum load divided by the average load in a specified time period

  2. ((b))

    average load divided by the peak load in a particular time period

  3. ((c))

    average load divided by the average load in a specified time period

  4. ((d))

    maximum load divided by the peak load in a specified time period

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Answer: ((a))

maximum load divided by the average load in a specified time period

132

​A 120 Ω resistor is in parallel with a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of 40Ω. Both components are across a 20 V AC source. What is the magnitude of the total current through the circuit?

  1. ((a))

    1120A\sqrt {\frac{1}{{120}}} A

  2. ((b))

    29A\sqrt {\frac{2}{{9}}} A

  3. ((c))

    140A\sqrt {\frac{1}{{40}}} A

  4. ((d))

    518A\sqrt {\frac{5}{{18}}} A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1120A\sqrt {\frac{1}{{120}}} A

133

What are the other systems, outside the driving and registering system of the single-phase energy meter, make up the fundamental components of construction?

  1. ((a))

    Magnetic Flux System, Shunt System

  2. ((b))

    Moving System, Braking System

  3. ((c))

    Series System, Braking System

  4. ((d))

    Moving System, Parallel System

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Magnetic Flux System, Shunt System

134

Which of the following statements regarding the absorption factor in lighting purposes is correct?

  1. ((a))

    It is defined as the ratio of total lumens available after absorption to the total lumens emitted by the source of light.

  2. ((b))

    It is defined as the ratio of the candle power before and after absorption of light.

  3. ((c))

    It is defined as the ratio of utilisation factor to the depreciation factor.

  4. ((d))

    It is defined as the ratio of the change in the brightness after the light has been absorbed by the surface.

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Answer: ((a))

It is defined as the ratio of total lumens available after absorption to the total lumens emitted by the source of light.

135

Which of the following statements is/are FALSE with regard to shell type transformers?

(i) Power transfer capability is more.

(ii) The main disadvantage of shell type transformers is that maintenance is not easy.

(iii) The losses are high.

  1. ((a))

    (i) and (iii)

  2. ((b))

    (i) and (ii)

  3. ((c))

    Only (iii)

  4. ((d))

    Only (i)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(i) and (iii)

136

What frequency does the sinusoidal signal have that occupies five horizontal divisions and three vertical divisions on a CRO for a full cycle if the time base is set to 1 ms per division?

  1. ((a))

    1 KHz

  2. ((b))

    250 Hz

  3. ((c))

    100 Hz

  4. ((d))

    200 Hz

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Answer: ((a))

1 KHz

137

Consider the following statements about features of a hysteresis motor and select the suitable combination of correct choices.

a. Its hysteresis torque remains practically constant from locked rotor to synchronous speed.

b. Hysteresis motor is able to accelerate at any load.

c. It operates quietly and does not suffer from magnetic pulsations.

d. Hysteresis motor is subject to mechanical vibrations.

  1. ((a))

    Only b is correct

  2. ((b))

    Only d is correct

  3. ((c))

    a, b and c are correct

  4. ((d))

    a, c and d are correct

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Answer: ((a))

Only b is correct

138

If I1 in the given circuit is 1 A, what will be the current I2 in the 2nd circuit?

 

  1. ((a))

    1 A

  2. ((b))

    2 A

  3. ((c))

    10 A

  4. ((d))

    3 A

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Answer: ((a))

1 A

139

The magnetisation branch of an equivalent circuit of a transformer is drawn in ________ with supply voltage.

  1. ((a))

    both series and parallel

  2. ((b))

    series only

  3. ((c))

    parallel only

  4. ((d))

    Neither series nor parallel

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Answer: ((a))

both series and parallel

140

Which of the following statements does NOT come under the advantages of stationary armature in an alternator?

  1. ((a))

    It needs only two slip rings on DC side.

  2. ((b))

    The stator weight is less compared to rotor weight.

  3. ((c))

    Sparking at brushes is completely avoided.

  4. ((d))

    It is easy to insulate sliprings which are on DC.

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Answer: ((a))

It needs only two slip rings on DC side.

141

All tenders received for the same contract are opened by the competent authority in person at the advertised time and place in the presence of ________.

  1. ((a))

    either agents or contractors

  2. ((b))

    both agents and contractors

  3. ((c))

    intending contractors only

  4. ((d))

    agents of intending contractors only

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Answer: ((a))

either agents or contractors

142

The ripple factor for a half-wave rectifier without filter is __________.

  1. ((a))

    40.6

  2. ((b))

    0.482

  3. ((c))

    81.2

  4. ((d))

    1.21

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Answer: ((a))

40.6

143

In the circuit shown below, the current I is:

  1. ((a))

    2 A

  2. ((b))

    12 A

  3. ((c))

    -2 A

  4. ((d))

    10 A

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Answer: ((a))

2 A

144

The unit of magnetic flux in terms of lines of force is ________.

  1. ((a))

    1 wb = 106 lines of force

  2. ((b))

    1 wb = 10-8 lines of force

  3. ((c))

    1 wb = 108 lines of force

  4. ((d))

    1 wb = 10-6 lines of force

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Answer: ((a))

1 wb = 106 lines of force

145

For the circuit shown below, the voltage across the 11 Ω resistor is given by:

  1. ((a))

    1 V

  2. ((b))

    O V

  3. ((c))

    223\frac{22}{3} V

  4. ((d))

    23\frac{2}{3} V

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Answer: ((a))

1 V

146

The load curve is the curve showing the ________ on the power station with respect to time.

  1. ((a))

    huge load

  2. ((b))

    variation of load

  3. ((c))

    less load

  4. ((d))

    constant load

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Answer: ((a))

huge load

147

The electric potential at point A is 60 V and at B is - 90 V. Find the work done by an external force and electrostatic force, respectively, in moving an electron slowly from B to A.

  1. ((a))

    240 × 10-19 J and 240 × 10-19 J

  2. ((b))

    Zero and 240 × 10-19 J

  3. ((c))

    -240 × 10-19 J and 240 × 10-19 J

  4. ((d))

    240 × 10-19 J and zero

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Answer: ((a))

240 × 10-19 J and 240 × 10-19 J

148

The ratio of the RMS value to the average value of an AC is known as:

  1. ((a))

    crest factor

  2. ((b))

    form factor

  3. ((c))

    peak factor

  4. ((d))

    amplitude factor

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Answer: ((a))

crest factor

149

If the voltage across a 5μF capacitor is V(t) = 40 cos(6000t) volt, then the current through it is:

  1. ((a))

    -1.2 sin(6000t) amp

  2. ((b))

    -1.2 cos(6000t) amp

  3. ((c))

    1.2 sin(6000t) amp

  4. ((d))

    1.2 cos(6000t) amp

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Answer: ((a))

-1.2 sin(6000t) amp

150

The tripping of circuit due to earthing in case of faults saves wastage of electrical energy due to ________.

  1. ((a))

    supply frequency

  2. ((b))

    drawing of excess current

  3. ((c))

    supply of excess voltage

  4. ((d))

    supply of excess current

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Answer: ((a))

supply frequency

151

In the circuit shown in the figure, find the current flowing through the 12 Ω resistor.

  1. ((a))

    0.25 A

  2. ((b))

    3 A

  3. ((c))

    1 A

  4. ((d))

    0.75 A

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Answer: ((a))

0.25 A

152

A 20 m long and 10 m wide room is to be illuminated to a level of 300 lux. Find the number of lamps needed to illuminate the whole area if a lumen output of 5000 lumens is required (Given Utilisation factor = 0.7 and Maintenance factor = 0.9).

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    38

  4. ((d))

    25

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Answer: ((a))

9

153

​The effective resistance of a 2200 V, 50 Hz, 440 KVA, single-phase alternator is 0.5 Ω. On short circuit, a field current of 40 A gives the full load current of 200 A. The electromotive force on open circuit with same field excitation is 1160 V. Calculate the synchronous impedance.

  1. ((a))

    4.8 Ω

  2. ((b))

    5.8 Ω

  3. ((c))

    2.8 Ω

  4. ((d))

    3.8 Ω

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Answer: ((a))

4.8 Ω

154

What is the voltage range generally used in medium transmission lines?

  1. ((a))

    More than 700 kV

  2. ((b))

    400 kV to 700 kV

  3. ((c))

    200 kV to 400 kV

  4. ((d))

    20 kV to 100 kV

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Answer: ((a))

More than 700 kV

155

A sinusoidal quantity can be expressed as:

  1. ((a))

    polar form only

  2. ((b))

    rectangular form only

  3. ((c))

    co-ordinate form only

  4. ((d))

    either polar or rectangular form

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Answer: ((a))

polar form only

156

Which of the following methods can result in a square waveform?

  1. ((a))

    T-oscillator

  2. ((b))

    Wien bridge oscillators

  3. ((c))

    Multivibrators

  4. ((d))

    Hartley oscillator

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Answer: ((a))

T-oscillator

157

The area under daily integrated load duration curve is equal to the ________.

  1. ((a))

    units generated per day

  2. ((b))

    voltage generated per day

  3. ((c))

    current generated per day

  4. ((d))

    frequency generated per day

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Answer: ((a))

units generated per day

158

Angle reflectors are used to provide illumination in a vertical plane, where reflectors used are of the ________.

  1. ((a))

    concentrating type

  2. ((b))

    diffusing type

  3. ((c))

    enclosed type

  4. ((d))

    standard type

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Answer: ((a))

concentrating type

159

The susceptibility of which of the following magnetic materials is negative?

  1. ((a))

    Paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials

  2. ((b))

    Ferromagnetic materials

  3. ((c))

    Diamagnetic materials

  4. ((d))

    Paramagnetic materials

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Answer: ((a))

Paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials

160

If 5 A current flows through a circuit for 5 minutes, then calculate the total charge.

  1. ((a))

    100 C

  2. ((b))

    25 C

  3. ((c))

    1500 C

  4. ((d))

    300 C

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Answer: ((a))

100 C

161

The Norton’s equivalent current (IN) between A and B for the circuit is:

  1. ((a))

    0 A

  2. ((b))

    4 A

  3. ((c))

    2.5 A

  4. ((d))

    1 A

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Answer: ((a))

0 A

162

Earthing is required to protect apparatus, equipment, machines etc. from ________.

  1. ((a))

    excess voltage

  2. ((b))

    leakage impedance

  3. ((c))

    excess current

  4. ((d))

    leakage current

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

excess voltage

163

A coil having pure inductance of 0.2 H is connected in series with a 60 μF capacitor. The voltage across the circuit is 230V, 50Hz. The active power consumed by the circuit is:

  1. ((a))

    100 watts

  2. ((b))

    460 watts

  3. ((c))

    0 watts

  4. ((d))

    10 watts

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Answer: ((a))

100 watts

164

The cable rating suitable for connecting a load of 3 kW to a single-phase supply of 230 V is ________.

  1. ((a))

    15 A

  2. ((b))

    10 A

  3. ((c))

    5 A

  4. ((d))

    20 A

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Answer: ((a))

15 A

165

The resistivity of a wire depends on:

  1. ((a))

    only the length of the wire

  2. ((b))

    both the length and area of the cross-section of the wire

  3. ((c))

    the nature of the material of the wire

  4. ((d))

    only the radius of the wire

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Answer: ((a))

only the length of the wire

166

Starting torque in 1-ph IM is zero as ________.

  1. ((a))

    Tf and Tb are numerically equal and oppositely directed

  2. ((b))

    Tf and Tb are numerically unequal and in same direction

  3. ((c))

    Tf and Tb are numerically equal and in same direction

  4. ((d))

    Tf and Tb are numerically unequal and oppositely directed

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Answer: ((a))

Tf and Tb are numerically equal and oppositely directed

167

A 230 V lamp has a total flux of 1000 lumens and takes a current of 0.5 A. The MSCP per watt of the lamp is:

  1. ((a))

    0.138

  2. ((b))

    1.38

  3. ((c))

    6.9

  4. ((d))

    0.69

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Answer: ((a))

0.138

168

A 4400-watt electric heater has a resistance of 11 Ω. What will be the maximum permissible current?

  1. ((a))

    200 amp

  2. ((b))

    20 amp

  3. ((c))

    400 amp

  4. ((d))

    40 amp

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Answer: ((a))

200 amp

169

What is the power factor angle of an RC series circuit?

  1. ((a))

    tan-1 (1WCR)(\frac{1}{WCR})

  2. ((b))

    tan-1 (CRW)(\frac{CR}{W})

  3. ((c))

    tan-1(RCW)(\frac{R}{CW})

  4. ((d))

    tan-1(WCR)(\frac{W}{CR})

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Answer: ((a))

tan-1 (1WCR)(\frac{1}{WCR})

170

A 2 kVA, 200/100 V, 400 Hz transformer is desired to be used at a frequency of 50 Hz. What will be the voltage rating of the transformer at reduced frequency if the flux density remains constant?

  1. ((a))

    25 V

  2. ((b))

    37 V

  3. ((c))

    23 V

  4. ((d))

    41 V

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Answer: ((a))

25 V

171

Which of the following statements is WRONG with respect to magnetic circuits?

  1. ((a))

    The reluctance causes the waste of energy.

  2. ((b))

    The reluctance of a magnetic circuit depends on the material used in it.

  3. ((c))

    The reluctance in magnetic circuits is analogous to the resistance in electric circuits.

  4. ((d))

    The flux in magnetic circuits is analogous to the current in electric circuits.

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Answer: ((a))

The reluctance causes the waste of energy.

172

Which of the following statements is NOT true about a series LC circuit?

  1. ((a))

    It is known as a tank circuit.

  2. ((b))

    It consumes some energy because of the non zero resistance of the components as connecting wires.

  3. ((c))

    It consumes no energy in the ideal form.

  4. ((d))

    The total voltage across the terminals is equal to the difference between the voltage across the capacitor and voltage across inductor.

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Answer: ((a))

It is known as a tank circuit.

173

Norton’s theorem can be applied to ________.

  1. ((a))

    only nonlinear unilateral networks

  2. ((b))

    both linear and nonlinear networks

  3. ((c))

    only nonlinear networks

  4. ((d))

    linear networks

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Answer: ((a))

only nonlinear unilateral networks

174

Demand factor is taken as a ________.

  1. ((a))

    time dependent quantity

  2. ((b))

    current independent quantity

  3. ((c))

    current dependent quantity

  4. ((d))

    time independent quantity

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Answer: ((a))

time dependent quantity

175

Which of the following statements about film lighting is FALSE?

  1. ((a))

    Hydrargyrum Medium Arc Iodide (HMI) are flicker-free lights.

  2. ((b))

    The colour temperature of fluorescent lamps is lower than that of incandescent lamps.

  3. ((c))

    A tungsten light does not make use of mercury vapour lights as in fluorescent lamps.

  4. ((d))

    A tungsten light has the maximum Colour Rendering Index used in film lighting.

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Answer: ((a))

Hydrargyrum Medium Arc Iodide (HMI) are flicker-free lights.

176

Feeders are mainly designed from the point of view of _________.

  1. ((a))

    number of tapings from it

  2. ((b))

    its current carrying capacity

  3. ((c))

    frequency of the system

  4. ((d))

    voltage drops in it

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Answer: ((a))

number of tapings from it

177

The Sun is the ________source of energy.

  1. ((a))

    fourth

  2. ((b))

    third

  3. ((c))

    secondary

  4. ((d))

    primary

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Answer: ((a))

fourth

178

A short transmission line has impedance value of 20 Ω. The values of A, B, C and D parameters of the short transmission line are __________, respectively.

  1. ((a))

    20, 1, 0, 20

  2. ((b))

    1, 1, 1, 1

  3. ((c))

    1, 120\frac{1}{20}, 0, 1

  4. ((d))

    1, 20, 0, 1

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Answer: ((a))

20, 1, 0, 20

179

Which of the following statements about voltage regulation of an alternator is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    Parallel operation of one alternator, with other alternators, is affected considerably by its voltage regulation.

  2. ((b))

    Steady state short-circuit conditions and stability are not affected by the voltage regulation.

  3. ((c))

    Voltage regulation determines the type of automatic voltage-control equipment to be used.

  4. ((d))

    Steady state short-circuit conditions and stability are affected by the voltage regulation.

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Answer: ((a))

Parallel operation of one alternator, with other alternators, is affected considerably by its voltage regulation.

180

A machine working with DC and its construction, similar to AC synchronous machine, is a/an ________.

  1. ((a))

    conventional DC motor

  2. ((b))

    commutator motor

  3. ((c))

    induction motor

  4. ((d))

    brushless DC motor

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Answer: ((a))

conventional DC motor

181

The insulating oil used in transformers is obtained by fractional distillation of _________.

  1. ((a))

    both animal oil and vegetable oil

  2. ((b))

    crude petroleum

  3. ((c))

    vegetable oil

  4. ((d))

    animal oil

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Answer: ((a))

both animal oil and vegetable oil

182

Which of the following statements are true?

a) The electric power from 11 kV lines is delivered to distribution sub-station.

b) Distribution sub-stations are located near consumers localities.

c) Distribution sub-stations step down the voltage to 400 V(L-L).

  1. ((a))

    (a) and (c) only

  2. ((b))

    (a), (b) and (c)

  3. ((c))

    (a) and (b) only

  4. ((d))

    (b) and (c) only

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Answer: ((a))

(a) and (c) only

183

A circuit has an inductance of 20H. If the current in the circuit changes at the rate of 50 mA/sec, then self-induced EMF is ______.

  1. ((a))

    1000 V

  2. ((b))

    1 V

  3. ((c))

    100 V

  4. ((d))

    1 mV

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Answer: ((a))

1000 V

184

Which of the following options is true with respect to extending the range of a wattmeter using instrument transformers?

  1. ((a))

    The primary winding of potential transformer is connected in series with the load.

  2. ((b))

    The secondary winding of potential transformer is connected in series with the pressure coil of wattmeter and voltmeter.

  3. ((c))

    The secondary winding of current transformer is connected in series with the current coil of wattmeter and ammeter.

  4. ((d))

    The primary winding of current transformer is connected in parallel with the load.

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Answer: ((a))

The primary winding of potential transformer is connected in series with the load.

185

​A hydroelectric generating station is supplied from a reservoir with a capacity of 5000000 cubic metres at a head of 200 metres and total energy available of 2.044 × 106 kWh and water density = 997 kg/m3. Find out overall efficiency.

  1. ((a))

    25%

  2. ((b))

    50%

  3. ((c))

    100%

  4. ((d))

    75%

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Answer: ((a))

25%

186

A 2200/1100 V, 50 Hz single-phase transformer having a negligible winding resistance operates from a variable voltage, variable frequency supply such that V/f is constant. Which of the following options is correct about the range of frequencies?

  1. ((a))

    eddy current loss vary and constant hysteresis loss

  2. ((b))

    both hysteresis loss and eddy current loss varies

  3. ((c))

    no variation either in eddy current or hysteresis loss

  4. ((d))

    hysteresis loss vary and constant eddy current loss

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Answer: ((a))

eddy current loss vary and constant hysteresis loss

187

Damper windings are used in synchronous generator to:

  1. ((a))

    provide starting torque

  2. ((b))

    maintain balanced 3-phase voltage under unbalanced condition

  3. ((c))

    carry magnetic flux

  4. ((d))

    carry leakage current

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Answer: ((a))

provide starting torque

188

The lifting power of a magnet is inversely proportional to _______.

  1. ((a))

    radius of the conductor

  2. ((b))

    absolute permeability

  3. ((c))

    cross-sectional area

  4. ((d))

    square of the magnetic flux density

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Answer: ((a))

radius of the conductor

189

In an E-MOSFET, the surface is coated with ________.

  1. ((a))

    calcium oxide

  2. ((b))

    sulphur oxide

  3. ((c))

    carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    silicon dioxide

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Answer: ((a))

calcium oxide

190

The direction of motion of the conductor, according to Fleming’s right hand rule is indicated by ________.

  1. ((a))

    both fore finger and middle finger

  2. ((b))

    thumb

  3. ((c))

    middle finger

  4. ((d))

    fore finger

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Answer: ((a))

both fore finger and middle finger

191

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the line support used in transmission and distribution lines?

a. Must have high mechanical strength.

b. Should have longer life.

c. Should be light in weight without the loss of mechanical strength.

  1. ((a))

    (a) and (c) only

  2. ((b))

    (a) and (b) only

  3. ((c))

    (a), (b) and (c)

  4. ((d))

    (b) and (c) only

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Answer: ((a))

(a) and (c) only

192

For a germanium diode having a forward current of 10 mA and 30 ns as charge carrier transit time, the diffusion capacitance is _______.

  1. ((a))

    90000 nF

  2. ((b))

    1 nF

  3. ((c))

    105 F

  4. ((d))

    2 nF

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Answer: ((a))

90000 nF

193

What are the signs of wattmeter W1 and W2 , respectively, if the power factor of the system is 0.5?

  1. ((a))

    Negative and positive

  2. ((b))

    Positive and positive

  3. ((c))

    Positive and negative

  4. ((d))

    Positive and 0

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Answer: ((a))

Negative and positive

194

How many pressure coils and current coils, respectively, are present in a three-phase dynamometer wattmeter?

  1. ((a))

    There is no pressure coil and no current coil

  2. ((b))

    There are three pressure coils and three current coils

  3. ((c))

    There is one pressure coil and one current coil

  4. ((d))

    There are two pressure coils and two current coils

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Answer: ((a))

There is no pressure coil and no current coil

195

Determine the effective inductance of the series connected coupled coils as shown in the given figure.

  1. ((a))

    12 H

  2. ((b))

    13 H

  3. ((c))

    6 H

  4. ((d))

    10 H

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Answer: ((a))

12 H

196

The diffusion capacitance for a silicon diode with 20mA forward current, if the charge carrier transit time is 70 ns, is _________.

  1. ((a))

    2 mF

  2. ((b))

    2 nF

  3. ((c))

    1 mF

  4. ((d))

    1 nF

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Answer: ((a))

2 mF

197

In the figure shown below, if the current I decreases at a rate of β, then VP - VQ is:

  1. ((a))

    O V

  2. ((b))
    • L β 
  3. ((c))

    L × didt\frac{di}{dt} × β

  4. ((d))
    • L β ​
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Answer: ((a))

O V

198

Which of the following statements about armature reaction of alternator is NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    It increases the generated voltage and sparking at brushes reduces.

  2. ((b))

    It reduces the generated voltage by distorting the main flux and it causes sparking at the brushes.

  3. ((c))

    It depends on both load current and power factor.

  4. ((d))

    When the generator is loaded, the armature carries the current; the armature current sets up its own magnetic field.

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Answer: ((a))

It increases the generated voltage and sparking at brushes reduces.

199

For n-JFET, the channel is a/an __________ channel and gates are __________.

  1. ((a))

    N type; P type

  2. ((b))

    P type; P type

  3. ((c))

    N type; N type

  4. ((d))

    P type; N type

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Answer: ((a))

N type; P type

200

An overall power generation economics is E = a + bkW + ckWH, where c is ________.

  1. ((a))

    constant charge

  2. ((b))

    running charge

  3. ((c))

    fixed charge

  4. ((d))

    waste charge

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Answer: ((a))

constant charge

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