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  1. A power transformer is usually rated in

  2. A.

     kW

    B.

     kVAR

    C.

     kWh

    D.

     kVA


  3. Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant?

  4. A.

     It should run at high speed

    B.

     It should produce high voltage

    C.

     It should be small in size

    D.

     It should be capable of starting quickly


  5. In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system

  6. A.

     remains unchanged

    B.

     decreases

    C.

     increases

    D.

     none of the above


  7. Maximum demand on a power plant is

  8. A.

     the greatest of all ?short time interval averaged? demand during a period

    B.

     instantaneous maximum value of kVA supplied during a period

    C.

     both (A) or (B)

    D.

     none of the above


  9. A company can raise funds through

  10. A.

     fixed deposits

    B.

     shares

    C.

     bonds

    D.

     any of the above


  11. Which of the following are not repayable after a stipulated period ?

  12. A.

     Shares

    B.

     Fixed deposits

    C.

     Cash certificates

    D.

     Bonds


  13. For any type of consumer the ideal tariff is

  14. A.

     two part tariff

    B.

     three part tariff

    C.

     block rate tariff

    D.

     any of the above


  15. Which of the following is not an operating cost ?

  16. A.

     Maintenance cost

    B.

     Fuel cost

    C.

     Salaries of high officials

    D.

     Salaries of operating staff


  17. Salvage value of the plant is always

  18. A.

     positive

    B.

     negative

    C.

     zero

    D.

     any of the above


  19. Can generate power at unpredictable or uncontrolled times,

  20. A.

     Solar power plant

    B.

     Tidal power plant

    C.

     Wind power plant

    D.

     Any of the above