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  1. For an overhead line, the surge impedance is taken as

  2. A.

     20-30 ohms

    B.

     70-80 ohms

    C.

     100-200 ohms

    D.

     500-1000 ohms


  3. Which of the following distribution systems is more reliable?

  4. A.

     Radial system

    B.

     Tree system

    C.

     Ring main system

    D.

     All are equally reliable


  5. Most of the high voltage transmission lines in India are

  6. A.

     Underground

    B.

     Overhead

    C.

     Either of the above

    D.

     None of the above


  7. There is a greater possibility of occurrence of corona during

  8. A.

     Dry weather

    B.

     Winter

    C.

     Summer heat

    D.

     Humid weather


  9. By which of the following methods string efficiency can be improved?

  10. A.

     Using a guard ring

    B.

     Grading the insulator

    C.

     Using long cross arm

    D.

     Any of the above


  11. The material commonly used for sheaths of underground cables is

  12. A.

     Lead

    B.

     Rubber

    C.

     Copper

    D.

     Iron


  13. For which of the following equipment current rating is not necessary?

  14. A.

     Circuit breakers

    B.

     Isolators

    C.

     Load break switch

    D.

     Circuit breakers and load break switches


  15. The voltage drop, for constant voltage transmission is compensated by installing

  16. A.

     Inductors

    B.

     Capacitors

    C.

     Synchronous motors

    D.

     All of above


  17. The operating voltage of extra high tension cables is upto

  18. A.

     6.6 kV

    B.

     11 kV

    C.

     33 kV

    D.

     66 kV


  19. When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to

  20. A.

     Permeability variation

    B.

     Corona

    C.

     Skin effect

    D.

     Unsymmetrical fault