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ELECTRICAL 100 IMPORTANT MCQ

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Q.1 The two windings of a transformer is
(A) conductively linked. (B) inductively linked.
(C) not linked at all. (D) electrically linked.

Ans : B

Q.2 A salient pole synchronous motor is running at no load. Its field current is switched off.
The motor will
(A) come to stop.
(B) continue to run at synchronous speed.
(C) continue to run at a speed slightly more than the synchronous speed.
(D) continue to run at a speed slightly less than the synchronous speed.

Ans: B

Q.3 The d.c. series motor should always be started with load because

(A) at no load, it will rotate at dangerously high speed.

(B) it will fail to start.

(C) it will not develop high starting torque.

(D) all are true.

Ans: A

Q.4 The frequency of the rotor current in a 3 phase 50 Hz, 4 pole induction motor at full
load speed is about
(A) 50 Hz. (B) 20 Hz.
(C) 2 Hz. (D) Zero.

Ans: C

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Q.5 In a stepper motor the angular displacement

(A) can be precisely controlled.
(B) it cannot be readily interfaced with micro computer based controller.
(C) the angular displacement cannot be precisely controlled.
(D) it cannot be used for positioning of work tables and tools in NC machines.

Ans: A

Q.6 The power factor of a squirrel cage induction motor is

(A) low at light load only.
(B) low at heavy load only.
(C) low at light and heavy load both.
(D) low at rated load only.

Ans: A

Q.7 The generation voltage is usually

(A) between 11 KV and 33 KV. (B) between 132 KV and 400 KV.
(C) between 400 KV and 700 KV. (D) None of the above.

Ans: A

Q.8 When a synchronous motor is running at synchronous speed, the damper winding
produces
(A) damping torque.
(B) eddy current torque.
(C) torque aiding the developed torque.
(D) no torque.
Ans: D

Q.9 If a transformer primary is energised from a square wave voltage source, its output
voltage will be
(A) A square wave. (B) A sine wave.
(C) A triangular wave. (D) A pulse wave.
Ans: A

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Q.11 In a d.c. machine, the armature mmf is

(A) stationary w.r.t. armature. (B) rotating w.r.t. field.
(C) stationary w.r.t. field. (D) rotating w.r.t. brushes.

Ans: C

Q.12 In a transformer the voltage regulation will be zero when it operates at

(A) unity p.f. (B) leading p.f.
(C) lagging p.f. (D) zero p.f. leading.

Ans: B

Q.13 The emf induced in the primary of a transformer

(A) is in phase with the flux. (B) lags behind the flux by 90 degree.
(C) leads the flux by 90 degree. (D) is in phase opposition to that of flux.
Ans: C

Q.14 The relative speed between the magnetic fields of stator and rotor under steady
state operation is zero for a
(A) dc machine. (B) 3 phase induction machine.
(C) synchronous machine. (D) single phase induction machine.
Ans: all options are correct

Q.15 The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load circuit
through
(A) slip rings. (B) commutator segments.
(C) solid connections. (D) carbon brushes.
Ans: C

Q.16 A motor which can conveniently be operated at lagging as well as leading power
factors is the
(A) squirrel cage induction motor. (B) wound rotor induction motor.
(C) synchronous motor. (D) DC shunt motor.
Ans: C

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Q.17 A hysteresis motor

(A) is not a self-starting motor. (B) is a constant speed motor.
(C) needs dc excitation. (D) can not be run in reverse speed.

Ans: B

Q.18 The most suitable servomotor for low power applications is

(A) a dc series motor.
(B) a dc shunt motor.
(C) an ac two-phase induction motor.
(D) an ac series motor.
Ans: B

Q.19 The size of a conductor used in power cables depends on the

(A) operating voltage. (B) power factor.
(C) current to be carried. (D) type of insulation used.

Ans: C

Q.20 Out of the following methods of heating the one which is independent of supply
frequency is
(A) electric arc heating (B) induction heating
(C) electric resistance heating (D) dielectric heating

Ans: C

Q.21 A ceiling fan uses

(A) split-phase motor.
(B) capacitor start and capacitor run motor.
(C) universal motor.
(D) capacitor start motor.
Ans: D
To give starting torque and to maintain speed.

Q.22 A stepper motor is

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(A) a dc motor. (B) a single-phase ac motor.

(C) a multi-phase motor. (D) a two phase motor.

Ans: D

Stepper motor works on 1-phase-ON or 2-phase –ON modes of operation

Q.23 The ‘sheath’ is used in cable to

(A) provide strength to the cable.

(B) provide proper insulation.

(C) prevent the moisture from entering the cable.

(D) avoid chances of rust on strands.

Ans: A

The sheath in underground cable is provided to give mechanical strength.

Q.24 The drive motor used in a mixer-grinder is a

(A) dc motor. (B) induction motor.

(C) synchronous motor. (D) universal motor.

Ans: D

The universal motor is suitable for AC & DC both supply systems.

Q. 36 In a 3-phase synchronous motor

(A) the speed of stator MMF is always more than that of rotor MMF.
(B) the speed of stator MMF is always less than that of rotor MMF.
(C) the speed of stator MMF is synchronous speed while that of rotor MMF is zero.
(D) rotor and stator MMF are stationary with respect to each other.

Ans: D
Because, Motor is magnetically locked into position with stator, the rotor poles are
engaged with stator poles and both run synchronously in same direction Therefore,
rotor & stator mmf are stationary w.r.t each other.
Q.37 In a capacitor start single-phase induction motor, the capacitor is connected

(A) in series with main winding.

(B) in series with auxiliary winding.

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(C) in series with both the windings.

(D) in parallel with auxiliary winding.

Ans: B
To make single phase motor self start. We split the phases at 90 degree. Hence, motor
behaves like a two phase motor.
Q.38 A synchro has
(A) a 3-phase winding on rotor and a single-phase winding on stator.
(B) a 3-phase winding on stator and a commutator winding on rotor.
(C) a 3-phase winding on stator and a single-phase winding on rotor.
(D) a single-phase winding on stator and a commutator winding on rotor.
Ans: C
Synchros : The basic synchro unit called a synchro transmitter. It’s construction
similar to that of a Three phase alternator.
Q.39 As the voltage of transmission increases, the volume of conductor
(A) increases. (B) does not change.
(C) decreases. (D) increases proportionately.
Ans: C
Decreases due to skin effect.

Q.40 The size of the feeder is determined primarily by

(A) the current it is required to carry.
(B) the percent variation of voltage in the feeder.
(C) the voltage across the feeder.
(D) the distance of transmission.
Ans: A
Size of conductor depends upon amount of current flow.

Q. 41 Slip of the induction machine is 0.02 and the stator supply frequency is 50 Hz. What will
be the frequency of the rotor induced emf?
(A) 10 Hz. (B) 50 Hz.
(C) 1 Hz. (D) 2500 Hz.

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Ans: C
Given : s = 0.02 ; f = 50 Hz
Therefore, frequency of rotor induced emf = s f
= 0.02 x 50 = 1.0 Hz

Q.42 The synchronous reactance of the synchronous machine is .

(A) Ratio between open circuit voltage and short circuit current at constant field
current
(B) Ratio between short circuit voltage and open circuit current at constant field
current
(C) Ratio between open circuit voltage and short circuit current at different field
current
(D) Ratio between short circuit voltage and open circuit current at different field
current
Ans. A
The Synchronous reactance of a synchronous machine is a total steady state reactance,
presented to applied voltage, when rotor is running synchronously without excitation.
Therefore , XS = Ef / IS
= Emf of OC for same If / short circuit current

Q.43 In case of a universal motor, torque pulsation is minimized by _ .

(A) load inertia (B) rotor inertia
(C) both rotor and load inertia (D) none of the above
Ans: C
In a universal motor, torque pulsation is minimized by rotor and load inertia.

Q.44 Oil-filled cable has a working stress of _ kV/mm

(A) 10 (B) 12
(C) 13 (D) 15
Ans: D
This is defined by dielectric strength of mineral oil i.e. 15 kV/mm.

Q.45 Inverse definite minimum time lag relay is also called

(A) pilot relay. (B) differential relay.
(C) over current relay. (D) directional overcurrent relay.
Ans: B

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Inverse definite minimum time lag relay characteristic is inverse but minimum time is
fixed. The operating time is inversely proportional to the magnitude of actuating
quantity.

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Q.46 The polarity test is not necessary for the single-phase transformer shown in Fig. 1
so as to correctly determine of the transformer.
(A) shunt branch parameters.
(B) transformation ratio.
(C) series parameters.
(D) any of the above characteristics.

Ans: D
Polarity test is required for parallel operation of transformers to know the direction of
current flow in secondary circuit w.r.t primary circuit.

Q.47 The speed-torque characteristics of a DC series motor are approximately similar to

those of the _motor.
(A) universal
(B) synchronous
(C) DC shunt
(D) two-phase

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Q. 55 The torque-speed characteristics of an a.c. operated universal motor has a

characteristic and it be started under no-load condition.

(A) inverse, can (B) nearly inverse, can

(C) inverse, cannot (D) nearly inverse, cannot

Ans: C
If torque is zero then speed may exceed up to infinite, that is dangerous for machine
and machine can be damaged.
N a 1/ T

Q.56 In the heating process of the type a simple method of temperature control is
possible by means of a special alloy which loses its magnetic properties at a particular
high temperature and regains them when cooled to a temperature below this value.

(A) Indirect induction over (B) core type induction furnace

(C) coreless induction furnace (D) high frequency eddy current

Ans: D
Magnetic property of alloy changes with change of the temperature and
Heat is produced due to eddy current = i2R and i a f2
Q.57 In order to reduce the harmful effects of harmonics on the A.C. side of a high voltage
D.C. transmission system _ are provided.

(A) synchronous condensers (B) shunt capacitors

(C) shunt filters (D) static compensators

Ans: C

Xc= 1/ c

Q.58 An a.c. tachometer is just a with one phase excited from the carrier
frequency.

(A) two-phase A.C. servomotor (B) two-phase induction motor

(C) A.C. operated universal motor (D) hybrid stepper motor.

Ans: D
This is a special purpose machine whose stator coil can be energized by electronically
switched current.

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Q. 64 A commutator in a d.c. machine

(A) Reduces power loss in armature.
(B) Reduces power loss in field circuit.
(C) Converts the induced a.c armature voltage into direct voltage.
(D) Is not necessary.
Ans: C
As name suggests, it commutes ac into dc.
Q.65 The speed of a d.c. shunt motor at no-load is
(A) 5 to 10% (B) 15 to 20%
(C) 25 to 30% (D) 35 to 40%
higher than its speed at rated load.
Ans: A
Q.66 The efficiency of a transformer is mainly dependent on
(A) core losses. (B) copper losses.
(C) stray losses. (D) dielectric losses.
Ans: A
Core loss has prominent value over other losses
Q.67 When two transformers are operating in parallel, they will share the load as under:
(A) proportional to their impedances.
(B) inversely proportional to their impedances.
(C) 50% - 50%
(D) 25%-75%
Ans: A
High rating transformer has higher impedance.
kVA rating a Impedance of transformer

Q.71 A synchronous motor is operating on no-load at unity power factor. If the field
current is increased, power factor will become

(A) Leading & current will decrease

(B) Lagging & current will increase.

(C) Lagging & current will decrease.

(D) Leading & current will increase.

Ans: A
Initially synchronous motor is operating at no load and unity power factor. When
field current increases, the excitation will increase. Therefore, p.f will be leading and
current will be I Cos < I

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Q.72 The introduction of interpoles in between the main pole improves the performance of
d.c. machines, because
(A) The interpole produces additional flux to augment the developed torque.
(B) The flux waveform is improved with reduction in harmonics.
(C) The inequality of air flux on the top and bottom halves of armature is
removed.
(D) A counter e.m.f. is induced in the coil undergoing commutation.
Ans: D
Counter e.m.f is produced, it neutralizes the reactive emf.

Q.73 Electric ovens using heating elements of can produce temperature

upto 3000°C.
(A) Nickel (B) Graphite
(C) Chromium (D) Iron
Ans: C
Chromium has high melting point.

Q.74 In DC generators, armature reaction is produced actually by

(A) Its field current. (B) Armature conductors.
(C) Field pole winding. (D) Load current in armature.

Ans: D
Because load current in armature gives rise to armature mmf which react with
main field mmf.

Q.75 Two transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon their
(A) Rating. (B) Leakage reactance.
(C) Efficiency. (D) Per-unit impedance.

Ans: A
Transformers having higher kVA rating will share more load.
Q.76 As compared to shunt and compound DC motors, the series DC motor will have the
highest torque because of its comparatively at the start.
(A) Lower armature resistance. (B) Stronger series field.
(C) Fewer series turns. (D) Larger armature current.

Ans: D

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Q.77 Reduction in the capacitance of a capacitor-start motor, results in reduced

(A) Noise. (B) Speed.
(C) Starting torque. (D) Armature reaction.
Ans: C
Reduction in the capacitance reduces starting voltage, which results in reduced
starting torque.
Q.78 Regenerative braking
(A) Can be used for stopping a motor.
(B) Cannot be easily applied to DC series motors.
(C) Can be easily applied to DC shunt motors
(D) Cannot be used when motor load has overhauling characteristics.
Ans: B
Because reversal of Ia would also mean reversal of field and hence of Eb

Q.79 At present level of technology, which of the following method of generating electric
power from sea is most advantageous?
(A) Tidal power. (B) Ocean thermal energy conversion
(C) Ocean currents. (D) Wave power.
Ans: A
At present level of technology, tidal power for generating electric power from sea
is most advantageous because of constant availability of tidal power.

Q.80 If the field circuits of an unloaded salient pole synchronous motor gets suddenly open
circuited, then
(A) The motor stops.
(B) It continues to run at the same speed.
(C) Its runs at the slower speed.
(D) It runs at a very high speed.

Ans: B
The motor continues to run at the same speed because synchronous motor speed
does not depend upon load, N f.

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Q.81 Electric resistance seam welding uses electrodes.

(A) Pointed (B) Disc.
(C) Flat (D) Domed

Ans: B
Disc type electrodes are used for electric resistance seam welding.

Q.82 For LV applications (below 1 kV), cables are used.

(A) Paper insulated. (B) Plastic.
(C) Single core cables. (D) Oil filled.

Ans: C
For low voltage applications single core cables are suitable.

Q.83 No load current in a transformer:

(A) lags the applied voltage by 90

(B) lags the applied voltage by somewhat less than 90

(C) leads the applied voltage by 90

(D) leads the applied voltage by somewhat less than 90

Ans: B

Q.95 The armature of a dc machine is laminated to reduce:

(A) Eddy current loss (B) Hysteresis loss
(C) copper losses (D) friction and windage losses

Ans: A
Thinner the laminations, greater is the resistance offered to the induced e.m.f.,
smaller the current and hence lesser the I2R loss in the core.
Q.96 A single phase Hysteresis motor
(A) can run at synchronous speed only
(B) can run at sub synchronous speed only
(C) can run at synchronous and super synchronous speed
(D) can run at synchronous and sub synchronous speed

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Ans: A
The rotor revolves synchronously because the rotor poles magnetically lock up with
the revolving stator poles of opposite polarity

Q. 98 The temperature of resistance furnaces can be controlled by changing the:

(A) applied voltage (B) number of heating elements

(C) circuit configuration (D) All of the above

Ans: D
Temperature of resistance furnaces can be controlled by changing either applied
voltage or by number of heating elements or by circuit configuration.

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