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  1. The knowledge of diversity factor helps in determining

  2. A.

     plant capacity

    B.

     average load

    C.

     peak load

    D.

     kWh generated

    E.

     none of the above


  3. An induction motor has relatively high power factor at

  4. A.

     rated r.p.m.

    B.

     no load

    C.

     20 percent load

    D.

     near full load

    E.

     none of the above


  5. The effect of electric shock on human body depends on which of the following

  6. A.

     current

    B.

     voltage

    C.

     duration of contact

    D.

     all of the above


  7. Which of the following generating station has minimum ruiyiing cost ?

  8. A.

     Nuclear

    B.

     Hydro

    C.

     Thermal

    D.

     Diesel


  9. The least share of power is provided in India, by which of the following power plants?

  10. A.

     Diesel power plants

    B.

     Thermal power plants

    C.

     Hydro-electric power plants

    D.

     Nuclear power plants


  11. Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?

  12. A.

     Steam turbine

    B.

     Condenser

    C.

     Water treatment plant

    D.

     Boiler


  13. A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a

  14. A.

     peak load plant

    B.

     base load plant

    C.

     stand-by plant

    D.

     spinning reserve plant

    E.

     any of the above


  15. Different generating stations use following prime movers

  16. A.

     Diesel engine

    B.

     Hydraulic turbine

    C.

     Gas turbine

    D.

     Any of the above


  17. A load curve indicates

  18. A.

     average power used during the period

    B.

     average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period

    C.

     either of the above

    D.

     none of the above


  19. The increased load during summer months is due to

  20. A.

     increased business activity

    B.

     increased water supply

    C.

     increased use of fans and air conditioners

    D.

     none of the above