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Group 'A' - Multiple Choice Questions

Rewrite the correct option of each question in your answer sheet.

9 questions·1 marks each
1mcq1 marks

The earth fault involves

  • A

    Two phases

  • B

    Phase and earth

  • C

    Three phases

  • D

    Phase and neutral

Correct answer: B

Phase and earth

B) Phase and earth

switch-gearfaults
2mcq1 marks

The arcing contacts in a circuit breaker are made of

  • A

    Copper tungsten alloy

  • B

    Porcelain

  • C

    Electrolytic copper

  • D

    Aluminum Alloy

Correct answer: A

Copper tungsten alloy

A) Copper tungsten alloy

circuit-breaker
3mcq1 marks

A thermal trip in MCB is used for protection against

  • A

    Short circuit

  • B

    Temperature

  • C

    Overload

  • D

    Over voltage

Correct answer: C

Overload

C) Overload

MCB
4mcq1 marks

The single unit of vacuum circuit breaker can be used for voltage up to

  • A

    28KV

  • B

    33KV

  • C

    66KV

  • D

    132KV

Correct answer: B

33KV

B) 33KV (Note: As per options provided, 33KV is listed)

vacuum-circuit-breaker
5mcq1 marks

Drop out fuse is generally used for

  • A

    0.4KV

  • B

    11KV

  • C

    36KV

  • D

    40KV

fuse
6mcq1 marks

What is the purpose of secondary winding in current transformer?

  • A

    to step up current

  • B

    to provide power

  • C

    to step down current

  • D

    to regulate voltage

Correct answer: C

to step down current

C) to step down current

current-transformer
7mcq1 marks

A potential transformer (PT) is connected in

  • A

    parallel

  • B

    series

  • C

    both A and B

  • D

    none of above

Correct answer: A

parallel

A) parallel

potential-transformer
8mcq1 marks

The fault clearing time of a circuit breaker is usually

  • A

    Few minutes

  • B

    Few seconds

  • C

    One second

  • D

    Few cycles of supply voltage

Correct answer: D

Few cycles of supply voltage

D) Few cycles of supply voltage

circuit-breaker
9mcq1 marks

Faulty condition in a power system is firstly sensed by

  • A

    Circuit Breaker

  • B

    Relay

  • C

    Isolators

  • D

    Air break switch

Correct answer: B

Relay

B) Relay

protection
B

Group 'B' - Short Answer Questions

Attempt all questions.

5 questions·5 marks each
10short5 marks

Define fuse and fusing current. Write four advantages and two disadvantages of fuse.

Requires descriptive answer.

fuse
11short5 marks

Define switch gear. Explain construction and working principle of a contractor.

Requires descriptive answer.

switch-gearcontactor
12short5 marks

Explain the construction and working principle of potential transformer.

Requires descriptive answer.

potential-transformer
13short5 marks

What are the errors that occur in current transformer (CT)? Explain. Also write the error reducing techniques in CT.

Requires descriptive answer.

current-transformer
14short5 marks

Define relay. Mention the types of electromagnetic relay and explain any one of them in detail.

Requires descriptive answer.

relay
C

Group 'C' - Long Answer Questions

Attempt all questions.

2 questions·8 marks each
15long8 marks

Mention few duties of circuit breaker and explain the working principle of oil circuit breaker (OCB) along with its construction details.

Requires descriptive answer.

circuit-breaker
16long8 marks

List out the different types of faults in alternator. Explain the differential protection scheme for a generator.

Requires descriptive answer.

alternatorprotection

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