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ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM QUESTION BANK

Unit 1UNIT-1: Introduction to Distribution systems, Explanation of basic terms like demand factor,
utilization factor, load factor, plant factor, diversity factor, coincidence factor, contribution factor and loss
factor-Relationship between the load factor and loss factor - Classification of loads , Changes in load
curve due to loads.

Question Answer Key

1. Load factor of a power station is defined as (c) average
(a) maximum demand/average load load/maximum demand
(b) average load x maximum demand
(c) average load/maximum demand
(d) (average load x maximum demand)172

2. Load factor of a power station is generally (b) less than unity

(a) equal to unity
(b) less than unity
(c) more than unity
(d) equal to zero Diversity factor is always

Demand factor is defined as (b) maximum

(a) average load/maximum load demand/connected load
(b) maximum demand/connected load
(c) connected load/maximum demand
(d) average load x maximum load

A load curve indicates (b) average kWh (kW)

(a) average power used during the period energy consumption
(b) average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period during the period
(c) either of the above
(d) none of the above
The area under a load curve gives (b) energy consumed
(a) average demand
(b) energy consumed
(c) maximum demand
(d) none of the above

Load curve helps in deciding (d) all of the above

(a) total installed capacity of the plant
(b) sizes of the generating units
(c) operating schedule of generating units
(d) all of the above

If the daily load curve is divided by 24, what does this curve represent? a. Average load for the
a. Average load for the day. day.
b. Connected load.

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c. Maximum demand.
d. Demand factor.
What is the shape of the load duration curve? a. Rectangular shape.
a. Rectangular shape.
b. Triangular shape.
c. Parabolic shape.
d. Free hand sketch.
An industrial consumer has a load pattern of 2000 kW 0.8 lag for 12 hours and d. 0.75
1000 kW unity power factor for 12 hours. What is the load factor?
a. 0.5
b. 0.55
c. 0.6
d. 0.75
What is the plant capacity factor? c. The ratio of actual
energy produced to the
a. A ratio of kWh generated to the product of plant capacity and the number of maximum possible
hours for which the plant is in operation. energy.

b. The ratio of sum of individual maximum demands to the maximum demand

on power stations.

c. The ratio of actual energy produced to the maximum possible energy.

d. The ratio of maximum demand on the power station to the connected load.
A thermal generating station has a installed capacity of 15 MW and supplies a d. 0.5
daily load of 10 Mw for 12 hours and 5 MW for remaining 12 hours. The plant
capacity factor for this station is
a. 1
b. 0.75
c. 0.67
d. 0.5
What is the diversity factor? b. The ratio of sum of
individual maximum
a. A ratio of kWh generated to the product of plant capacity and the number of demands to the
hours for which the plant is in operation. maximum demand on
b. The ratio of sum of individual maximum demands to the maximum demand power stations.
on power stations.
c. The ratio of actual energy produced to the maximum possible energy.
d. The ratio of maximum demand on the power station to the connected load.
What is operating value of diversity factor? a. Greater than unity.

a. Greater than unity.

b. Less than unity.
c. Always more than unity.
d. Normally more than unity.

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What is the result of the product of diversity factor and maximum demand? b. Sum of consumers
maximum demand
a. Average demand
b. Sum of consumers maximum demand
c. Installed capacity.
d. Generated power.
The power system experiences peak demand from d. 6 P.M to 10 P.M

a. Midnight to 8 A.M
b. 8 A.M to 2 P.M
c. 2 P.M to 6 P.M
d. 6 P.M to 10 P.M
The maximum demand on the power system is 100 MW. If the annual load c. 3504 * 105 kWh
factor is 40%. Calculate the total energy generated in a year.

a. 3761 * 105 kWh

b. 4174 * 105 kWh
c. 3504 * 105 kWh
d. 3500 * 105 kWh
A generating station has a connected load of 55 MW and maximum demand of b. 0.3636
20 MW. What is the demand factor?

a. 0.4785
b. 0.3636
c. 2.75
d. 1100
Determine the average demand of a plant if its load factor and maximum b. 18 MW
demand are 0.60 and 30 MW.

a. 20 MW
b. 18 MW
c. 50 MW
d. 13 MW
Feeders: Radial and loop types, engineering considerations for voltage levels and loading, causes of
unbalance and unequal drops
Systems getting supply from one end only are c) Radial type
a) Ring type
b) Mesh type
c) Radial type
d) All of these

Which component connects the substation to the area where power is to c) Feeders
be distributed?
a)Distributors
b) Service mains

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c) Feeders
d) All of these

What is the main type of distribution system in India? a. Radial

a. Radial
b. Parallel
c. Network
d. Both (b) and (c)
Name the cable which connects the distributor to the consumer terminals. b. Service mains

a. Distributors
b. Service mains
c. Feeders
d. All of these
What is the main advantage of ring main system over radial system? c. i and iii only.

i. Voltage drop in the feeder is less.

ii. Power factor is higher.
iii. Supply is more reliable.

Which among the above statements are correct?

a. i and ii only.
b. ii and iii only.
c. i and iii only.
d. i, ii and iii.
Where the null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at a. Mid point
both ends lies at?

a. Mid point
b. Either end
c. Two third distance from one end
d. One fourth distance from one end

In a distribution system, which of the following items shares the major cost? c. Distribution
transformer
a. Conductors
b. Earthing systems
c. Distribution transformer
d. Insulators
Which type of distribution is preferred in residential areas? c. Three phase, four
a. Single phase, two wire. wire
b. Three phase, three wire
c. Three phase, four wire
d. Two phase, four wire

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A three wire dc distribution makes available how many voltages? c. Three

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Both (a) and (b)
What will be the pd at point B if a pd of 300 V is maintained at a point A, for a b. 287.6 V
2 wire dc distributor cable AB if 2 km long and supplies loads of 100A, 150A,
200A, and 50A suited at 500m, 1000m, 1600m, and 2000m from the feeding
point A. Each conductor has a resistance of 0.01 Ω per 1000 m.

a. 288 V
b. 287.6 V
c. 295.36 V
d. 291.2 V

A single phase AC distributor supplies two single phase loads as shown. What
is the voltage drop from A to C?

a. 4.5 V
b. 30 V
c. 31.5 V
d. 20 V

UNIT-3 : System analysis : Voltage drop and power loss calculations, manual methods of solution of
radial networks, three-phase & non-three-phase primary lines load flow and symmetrical component
applications.

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A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In c. One third
comparison to a similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the drop at
the midpoint be?

a. One fourth
b. Half
c. One third
d. One sixth

A uniformly loaded dc distributor is fed at both ends with equal voltages. In a. One fourth
comparison to a similar distributor fed at one end only, what will be the
maximum voltage drop?

a. One fourth
b. Half
c. One third
d. One sixth
Unit 4
 Which of the following equipment, for regulating the voltage in the distribution D.Shunt
feeder, will be most economical? capacitor
A. Static condenser
B. Tap changing transformer
C. Synchronous condenser
D. Shunt capacitor

 In a tap changing transformer, the tappings are provided on C,High

A. Primary winding voltage
B. Secondary winding winding
C. High voltage winding
D. Any of the above

Series capacitors on transmission lines are of little use when the load VAR B.Small
requirement is

A. large
B. Small
C. Fluctuating
D. Any of the above

The voltage regulation of flat voltage profile system is C.0 %

A. 100 %
B. 50 %
C. 0%
D. Any of the above

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Voltage control in a power transmission line is achieved by D.All of

these
A. Booster transformer
B. Tap-changing transformer
C. Injection of reactive power
D. All of these

Power factor can be improved by connecting which among these? D.Both (a)
and (c).
A. Static capacitors.
B. Resistors.
C. Synchronous condensers.

D. Both (a) and (c).

What is the advantage of the static capacitors? D.All of the
above
A. Low losses.
B. Easy installation.
C. Lower maintenance.
D. All of the above.
Active power and apparent power are respectively represented by? D. kW and
kVA
A. kW and kVAR
B. kVAR and kVA
C. kVA and kVAR
D. kW and kVA
The primary reason for the low power factor is due to the installation of A.Induction
motors
A. Induction motors
B. DC motors
C. Synchronous motors.
D. Commutator motors.
Select the location of installing capacitor bank, which will reduce the electricity B. motor
distribution losses to the maximum extent terminals
A. main sub-station bus bars
B. motor terminals
C. motor control centre
D. distribution board bus bars
A pure inductive load draws C.lagging
A. leading reactive power reactive
B. active power power
C. lagging reactive power
D. none of the above

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The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a B.75 kVAr
100 kW load from 0.8 lag to unity power factor is
A. 50 kVAr
B. 75 kVAr
C. 100 kVAr
D. none of the above
A power factor capacitor designed for 10 kVAR at 415 V was found to be A.9.3 kVAR
operating at 400 V. The effective capacity of the capacitor would be
A. 9.3 kVAR
B. 10 kVAR
C. 10.8 kVAR
D. none of the above
Ans = 10*400/415 = 9.6 kV
With decrease in design speed of induction motors the required capacitive kVAr A. increase
for reactive power compensation for the same capacity range will
A. increase
B. decrease
C. not change
D. d) none of the above
If the reactive power drawn by a particular load is zero, it means the load is C.unity
operating at power factor
A. lagging power factor
B. leading power factor
C. unity power factor
D. d) none of the above
If voltage applied to a 415 V rated capacitors drops by 5 %, its VAr output B. 10%
drops by about____.
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 19%
D. none of the above

Q = VI =V. V/X = V2 /Xc

Q1 = 415 ^2 = 17222
Q2 = (0.05*415) ^2 =>

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A 10 kVAr, 415 V rated power factor capacitor was found to be having terminal C.8 kVAr
supply voltage of 370 V. The capacity of the power factor capacitor at the
operating supply voltage would be approximately
A. 10 kVAr
B. 9 kVAr
C. 8 kVAr
D. none of the above

Q= 415 * I *sin
The nearest kVAr compensation required for improving the power factor of a B.750 kVAr
1000 kW load from 0.8 lagging power factor to unity power factor is
A. 500 kVAr
B. 750 kVAr
C. 1000 kVAr
D. none of the above
In a brewery, the loading on transformer was 1200 kVA with the power factor of B.147
0.86. The plant improved the power factor to 0.98 by adding capacitors. What is
the reduction in kVA?
A. 144
B. 147
C. 171
D. 163.3
S = 12kVA , Cos = 0.86 = > ByQ = S * sin theta = 606.6 VAR = , P
A pure resistive load in an alternating current (AC) circuit draws only B.active
A. lagging reactive power power
B. active power
C. leading reactive power
D. active apparent power
The inputs required for an automatic power factor controller using kVAR D.both a and
control b
A. current
B. voltage
C. capacitance
D. both a and b
Which one of the following device will help to eliminate the hunting problems A.Intelligent
normally associated with capacitor switching? Power Factor
A. Intelligent Power Factor Controller Controller
B. maximum demand controller
C. soft starter

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D. eddy current drives

Which of the following cannot be controlled by automatic power factor A. KW
controllers
A. KW
B. voltage
C. Power factor
D. d) KiloVAr
A shunt reactor at 100 MVAr is operated at 98% of its rated voltage and at 96% D.100.04
of its rated frequency. The reactive power absorbed by the reactor is MVAr

A. 98 MVAr
B. 104.02 MVAr
C. 96.04 MVAr
D. 100.04 MVAr
In substation following equipment is not used A.Excitor
A. Excitor
B. Series capacitor
C. shunt reactor
D. Voltage transformer
In 40 kW, there are B.40,000 W
A. 0.4 mW
B. 40,000 W
C. 400 W
D. 5,000 W
A sine wave voltage is applied across a capacitor. When the frequency of the C.decreases
voltage is decreased, the current
A. increases
B. remains constant
C. decreases
D. ceases
A 2 F, a 4 F, and a 10 F capacitor are connected in series. The total capacitance D.1.5 F
is less than
A. 2F
B. 4F
C. 10 F
D. 1.5 F
Two 0.68 F capacitors are connected in series across a 10 kHz sine wave signal A.46.8
source. The total capacitive reactance is

A. 46.8
B. 4.68
C. 23.41
D. 11.70
The synchronous generator connected to an infinite bus. If its excitation is A. Supply
increased reactive
A. Supply reactive power power

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B. Absorb Reactive
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
UNIT-5 : Introduction to Distribution Automation, Data acquisition system and
decentralized control, data acquisition and protection considerations of control
panel( Specific reference to MCCB, HRC), earthing
Which of the following sections can be employed for bus-bars ?
A. Bars D. Any of
B.Rods the above
C. Tubes
D. Any of the above

The material used for bus-bar should have

D. All of the
A. Low resistivity above
B. Low-cost
C. High Softening temperature
D. All of the above

Single bus-bar arrangement in substations is used for voltage is less than............ B.33 KV

A. 11 KV
B.33 KV
C. 132 KV
D. 220 KV

In equipment grounding, the enclosure is connected to ...........wire A. Ground

A. Ground
B. Neutral
C. Phase
D. Either A or B

The advantage of neutral earthing is D. All of the

A. Freedom from persistent arcing grounds above
B. Over voltages due to lightning can be discharged to earth
C. Simplified design earth fault protection
D. All of the above

Gas Insulated Substation is employed where: a) Where

a) Where there is less space available there is less
b) For high altitude substations space
c) In terrain region available
d) All the above
At what pressure is the SF6 gas filled in the whole installation of GIS a. 3 kg / cm2
substations?
a. 3 kg / cm2

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b. 5 kg / cm2
c. 3 kg / m2
d. 5 kg / m2
1. What is the full form of SCADA? b)
a) Supervisory Control and Document Acquisition Supervisory
b) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Control and
c) Supervisory Column and Data Assessment Data
d) Supervisory Column and Data Assessment Acquisition
What is SCADA? b) Process
a) Software
b) Process
c) System
d) Hardware
The control in SCADA is _____________ c)
a) Online control Supervisory
b) Direct control control
c) Supervisory control
d) Automatic control

UNIT-6: Substation :- Equipment, layouts, theoretical consideration for fault calculations.

Pole mounted sub stations are used for............ distribution B.
Secondary
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

The voltage rating of the transformer in a pole-mounted Sub Station is............. A. 11 KV /

400 V
A. 11 KV / 400 V
B. 11 KV / 240 V
C. 33 KV / 400 V
D. None of the above

In case of earth fault, the underground neutral system ..........lead to arcing A. Does
ground
A. Does
B. Does not
C. Any of the above
D. None of the alarm

Classification of substation can be

A. according to service requirement C. Both A
B. According to constructional features and B
C. Both A and B
D. neither A nor B

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A substations in a power system used for changing voltage level is known A.

as Transformer
A. Transformer substation substation
B. potential transformer
C. Protection transformer
D. none of the above

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Q.1 The group of electrical equipment or apparatus used to change characteristic of electric
power is known as
A. Generating station
B. Sub station
C. Utilizing system
D. all of the above
Ans.: B
Q.2 Which of the following quantity is/ are change in sub stations?
A. Voltage
B. AC to DC
C. frequency
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.3 Which of the following points must be kept in view while designing or layout a substation?
A. It should be located at proper site
B. It should be easily operated
C. It should involved minimum initial cost
D. It should provide safe and reliable arrangement
E. all of the above
Ans.: E
Q.4 Classification of substation can be
A. according to service requirement
B. According to constructional features
C. Both A and B
D. neither A nor B
Ans.: C
Q.5 According to service requirement a substation can be classified
A. Switching and Transformer substation
B. converting and frequency changer substation
C. P.F correction substation
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.6 According to constructional feature a substation can be classified as
A. Outdoor substation
B. Indoor substation
C. Pole mounted substation
D. Underground substation
E. all of the above
Ans.: E
Q.7
Which of the following advantages of outdoor substation over indoor substation?
A. less time require for erection
B. low capital cost
C. easy in future expansion
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.8 A substations in a power system used for changing voltage level is known as
A. Transformer substation
B. potential transformer
C. Protection transformer
D. none of the above
Ans.: A
Q.9 Transformer substation cab ne classified into
A. step up substation
B. Step down substation
C. Both A and B
D. Pole and Plinth mounted substation
Ans.: C
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A. step up the voltage level for transmission

B. located at generating station
C. either A or B
D. Both A and B
Ans.: D
Q.11 Primary grid type substation is substation
A. step down type
B. step up type
C. distribution type
D. none of the above
Ans.: B
Q.12
In step up substation the electric power is transmitted by
A. 3-phase 3 wire system
B. 3-phase 4 wire system
C. 2-phase 3 wire system
D. 2-phase mid-point earthed system
Ans.: A
Q.13 Primary substation is generally
A. Indoor type
B. outdoor type
C. pole mounted type
D. any of the above
Ans.: B
Q.14
Electric power received by the primary grid substation at receiving end which is reduces the
voltage level of 66KV for
A. primary distribution purpose
B. secondary transmission purpose
C. secondary distribution purpose
D. primary transmission purpose
Ans.: B
Q.15 The generating voltage at generating station is step up for transmission is
A. 11KV
B. 66KV
C. 33KV
D. any of the above
Ans.: A
Q.16 Secondary substation, electric power is transmitted at
A. 132 KV
B. 66 KV
C. 220 KV
D. 33 KV
Ans.: B
Q.17
From a secondary substation, electric power is transmitted by
A. 3-phase 3 wire system
B. 3-phase 4 wire system
C. 2-phase 3 wire system
D. 2-phase mid-point earthed system
Ans.: A
Q.18 At receiving end of secondary transmission, voltage is .
A. stepped up to 220 KV
B. step down to 66 KV
C. step down to 11 KV
D. step down to 440V
Ans.: C
Q.19 A consumers having demand more than 50KW are distributed by

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Q.20 The secondary substation is generally____ substations

A. Indoor type
B. Outdoor type
C. Underground type
D. any of the above
Ans.: B
Q.21 Voltage in Primary distribution system is
A. 220KV
B. 33 KV
C. 11 KV
D. 400KV
Ans.: C
Q.22
In primary distribution the voltage is for supplying to the consumers
A. step down to 400V, 3-phase 4wire
B. step up to 765KV, 3-phase 3wire
C. step down to 11KV, 3-phase 3 wire
D. step down to 220 V, 1-phase 2 wire
Ans.: A
Q.23 The voltage between any two phases of a 400V 3-phase 3 wire system is
A. 220V
B. 110V
C. 400V
D. 250V
Ans.: C
Q.24 The voltage between any phase and neutral of a 400V 3-phase 3 wire system is

Q.25 Residential light load is connected between

A. any two phase
B. any one phase and neutral
C. any two phase and neutral
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Ans.: B
Q.26 Majority of distribution substation are
A. underground type
B. indoor type
C. Outdoor type
D. any of the above
Ans.: C
Q.27 A 3-phase 400V load is connected across
A. 3-phase lines directly
B. 2-phase and neutral lines directly
C. 3-phase and neutral directly
D. 1-phase and neutral directly
Ans.: A
Q.28 The____ lines runs along the road sides having RCC pole.
A. 33KV
B. 11 KV
C. 132KV
D. 66KV
Ans.: B

Q.30 Why neutral is provided in secondary distribution?

A. for single phase supply
B. for unbalance load
C. neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Ans.: D
Q.31 Power factor correction substations
A. Which is improve the power factor of the system
B. which is improve the voltage profile of the system
C. reduce the losses in the transmission line
D. all of the above
Ans.: A
Q. 32 Power factor correction substations are located at
A. stating of the transmission line
B. receiving end of the transmission line
C. at intermediate of the transmission line
D. Both Sending end and receiving end of transmission line
Ans.: B
Q.33 Which of the following device is used for power factor correction in power factor
correction substation?
A. Synchronous Condenser
B. Induction motor
C. Slip ring induction motor
D. DC series generator
Ans.: A
Q.35 A converting substation which receive AC and convert into DC power to supply for
A. electroplating purpose
B. traction purpose
C. electric welding purpose
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.36 A frequency substation may be required for
A. domestic consumers
B. commercial consumers
C. Industrial consumers

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D. traction
Ans.: C
Q.37
A substation which perform the switching operations of power transmission lines are called
A. Transformer substation
B. Switching substation
C. Industrial substation
D. intermediate substation
Ans.: B
Q.38 What are the advantages of indoor substation over outdoor substation?
A. less space required
B. operation is easy
C. chances of fault is less
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.39 A pole mounted substations are
A. placed overhead on the poles
B. cheapest form of substation
C. does not requires building works
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.40 Capacity of a pole mounted substations is generally up to .
A. 500KVA
B. 200KVA
C. 400KVA
D. 1000KVA
Ans.: B
Q.41 The structure of pole mounted substation is of type.
A. H-type
B.
I-type
C. A-type
D. T-type
Ans.: A
Q.42
Fault location in indoor type substation is
A. easy
B. difficult
C. depend on type of fault
D. none of the above
Ans.: B
Q.43Capital cost of outdoor substation is than indoor substation of the same rating.
A. low
B. high
C. same as
D. none of the above
Ans.: A
Q.44 In which of the following substation the future expansion is possible?
A.
Underground type
B. Indoor type
C. Outdoor type
D. pole mounted type
Ans.: C
Q.45 In which of the following, time require for erection is less?
A. Underground type
B. Indoor type
C. Outdoor type

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D. pole mounted type

Ans.: D
Q.46 Underground substation is located at
A. scarcity of land
B. price of land is high
C. high population density
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.47
Which of the following is/are requirement of underground substation?
A. good ventilation system
B. size of substation is minimum as possible
C. provision of emergency lighting and protection against fire
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.48 A _______ is common electrical component for incoming and outgoing of electrical
lines in substation?
A. Bus-bars
B. Isolating switches
C. Insulators
D. Circuit breakers
Ans.: A
Q.49 Which of the following bus-bar arrangement is commonly used?
A. Single bus bar system with sectionalisation
B. Double bus bar arrangement
C. Single bus bar arrangement
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.50 Bus-bars are of ________ material.
A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Both A or B
D. Iron or steel
Ans.: C
Q.51Bus-bars are operated at
A. Constant voltage
B.
variable voltage
C. Depend upon requirement
D. none of the above
Ans.: A
Q.52
The cross section of bus bar is of ______shape.
A. Rectangular
B. Circular/round
C. triangular
D. Both A or B
Ans.: D
Q.53 Which of the following used for clearance between ground and live conductor in
substations?
A. Isolating switch
B. Insulators
C. Circuit breakers
D. all of the above
Ans.: B
Q.54 Which of the following material commonly used for manufacturing of insulators?

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Q.55 The insulators serves the purpose of

A. support the conductors
B. Confine current to the conductor
C. provide clearance from ground
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.56 The types of insulators are
A. Pin type
B.
Suspension type
C. Strain type or post type
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.57
is used to disconnect the system for maintenance and repairs purpose?
A. Insulators
B. Isolating switch or isolators
C. Bus bars
D. none of the above
Ans.: B
Q.58 Isolator is designed to open a circuit or live system under
A. on load
B. under no load
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans.: B
Q.59 Isolator is open
A. After opening of circuit breaker
B. after closing of circuit breaker
C. under closing position of circuit breaker
D. any of the above
Ans.: A
Q.60 Isolator is used
A. After circuit breaker in line
B. before circuit breaker in line
C. Both A and B
D. after or before bus bars
Ans.: C
Q.61 A power transformers used in substations to
A. change frequency
B. step up or step down the voltage
C. to improve the power factor
D. to convert AC into DC
Ans.: B

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Q.62
For rating up to 10MVA transformers is used.
A. Naturally cooled oil immersed
B. naturally cooled oil forced
C. air forced oil immersed
D. air force oil circulated
Ans.: A
Q.63 Which of the following instrument transformer is used in substations
A. CT
B. PT
C. Both A and B
D. neither A nor B
Ans.: C
Q.64 Which of the following is more prone to fault?
A. Indoor type substation
B. Underground type substation
C. Outdoor type substation
D. all of the above
Ans.: C
Q.65 Indoor substation are usually for a voltage .
A. up to 66 KV
B. up to 11 KV
C. up to 33 KV
D. up to 132 KV
Ans.: B
Q.66 If the surrounding atmosphere is contaminated with impurities like fumes, dust and
metal corroding, the indoor substations are erected for voltage up to
A. 33 KV
B. 66 KV
C. Both A and B
D. 132 KV
Ans.: C

Q.67
Foundation mounted sub-stations, transformers of capacity
A. below 250 KVA
B. up to 10KVA
C. up to 200 KVA
D. above 250 KVA
Ans.: D
is used.

Q.68 Pole mounted substations, transformers of capacity

A. up to 25 KVA
B. up to 125 KVA
C. Up to 250 KVA
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.70 Selection and location of site for a substations is depends on
A. availability of suitable and sufficient land
B. Type of substations
C. Atmospheric conditions and
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.71 Why aluminum is used for numerous switchgear installation over copper?
A. higher conductivity on weight basis

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B. lower cost for equal current carrying capacity

C. excellence corrosion resistance
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.72 In substations the bus bars are painted or coated with enamel paints because of
A. to indicate different phases in three phase systems
B. to indicate positive and negative in DC system
C. Both A and B
D. to reduce the effective cooling
Ans.: C
Q.73 Why hollow bus bar conductors are used instead of solid one?
A. due to skin effect
B. proximity effect
C. Ferranti effect
D. all of the above
Ans.: A
Q.74 The bus bar conductors are supported on
A. Pin type insulators
B. Post type insulators
C. Strain type insulators
D. Both B or C
Ans.: D
Q.75 which combines the function of the isolators and a switch.
A. Circuit breaker
B. load interrupter switches
C. Earth switches
D. Line trap unit
Ans.: B
Q.76 Earth switch is connected between
A. line and earth
B. two lines
C. line and neutral
D. circuit breaker and isolators
Ans.: A
Q.77 Which of the following is normally open in substations?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Earth switch
C. Isolators
D. none of the above
Ans.: B
Q.78 A power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency
A. at full load
B. near to full load
C. Both A or B
D. at 50% of full load
Ans.: C
Q.79
Power transformers usually designed to make use of flux density of
A. 1.5 to 1.77
B. 0.5 to 1.5
C. 1 to 1.5
D. 0.5 to 7.7
Ans.: A
Q.80 The voltage regulation of power transformer is ranging from
A. 5 to 8%
B. 6-10%
C. 10-12%
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Ans.: B
Q.81 The control system in substations generally operated at
A.
110V
B. 220 V
C. Both A or B
D. 400V
Ans.: C
Q.82 Carrier current equipment is installed in substations for
A. relaying
B. Communication
C. Telemetering or supervisory control
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.83 The indicating and metering instruments used in substations are
A. Ammeters, Voltmeters
B. Wattmeter, power factor meters
C. KWh and KVARh meters
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.84
Batteries are used in substation for the purpose of
A. emergency lighting
B. to supply operating and control circuits
C. to supply protective relaying systems
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.85 Which of the following is closed after line is disconnected from the supply?
A. isolators
B. Earth switch
C. Circuit breakers
D. relays
Ans.: B
Q.86 Which of the following is closed first for supplying power after repairs or maintenance?
A. isolators
B. Earth switch
C. Circuit breakers
D. relays
Ans.: A
Q.87 Which of the following is secondary transmission voltage?
A. 66 KV
B. 33 KV
C. 400 KV
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Ans.: D
Q.88 Which of the following is primary transmission voltage?
A. 132 KV
B. 400KV
C. 765 KV
D. all of the above
Ans.: D
Q.89
Which of the following is remains open during normal operation of power system?
A. Earth switch
B. Circuit breaker
C. Isolators
D. indicating instruments
Ans.: A
Q.90 A charging current is discharge through____ after the line is disconnected from
the main supply?
A. Earth switch
B. Circuit breaker
C. Isolators
D. indicating instruments
Ans.: A

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