HVE MCQ PDF

1.
Electrical conduction in gases was first studied in 1905 by

(a) Loeb
(b) Maxwell
(c) Townsend
(d) Hertz
2. According to Townsend current growth process the current ( I) in a uniform
electric field gap is
(a) I0e− αd
(b) I0eαd
(c) I0e γd
(d) I0e−γd
3. The breakdown criterion in a uniform field electrode gap is
(a) α−γd= 1
(b)
(c) γeαd= 1
(d) γe−αd=1
4. An electronegative gas is one in which
(a) positive ions are formed along with electrons
(b) the gas has inherent negative charge
(c) gas is ionized due to electron bombardment
(d) the gases in which electron gets attached to form negative ion
5. SF6 is a
(a) neutral gas
(b) electronegative gas
(c) ionizes easily to form ions
(d) non-attaching gas
6. Ionization coefficients α, γ are functions of
(a) applied voltage
(b) pressure and temperature
(c) electric field
(d) ratio of electric field to pressure
7. Time lag for breakdown is
(a) time difference between instant of applied voltage and occurrence of
breakdown
(b) time taken for the voltage to rise before breakdown occurs
(c) time required for gas to breakdown under pulse application
(d) none of the above.
8. Streamer mechanism of breakdown explains the phenomena of electrical
breakdown of
(a) very short spark gaps
(b) when pd is less than 1000 torr-cm
(c) very long gaps where field is non-uniform
(d) spark gaps subjected to impulse voltages.
9. Paschen’s law states that
(a) breakdown voltage is a function of electric field
(b) breakdown voltage is a function of pd
(c) α and γ depends on E/p
(d) electronegative gases have high breakdown voltage.
10. Minimum sparking potential of air is about
(a) 100 V
(b) 4.4kV
(c) 40 V
(d) 325 V
11. At standard temperature and pressure the electric field at which breakdown
occur in air with a
small gap d (cm) is given by
(a) 30 + 6.08/d
(b) 24.2 + 6.08/d
(c)
(d)
12. For a 1 cm gap in air at 760 mm pressure and 20°C temperature, the breakdown
voltage is
(a) 24kV
(b) 30.3kV
(c) 22.92 kV
(d) 40kV
13. Corona occurs before the breakdown in a sphere to ground air gap when ratio
of gap distance to
the radius of sphere is
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(a) >1.0
(b) >3.0
(c) >10
(d) <1.0
14. The requirement of gases for insulation purpose is
(a) high dielectric strength and thermal stability
(b) high dielectric strength only
(c) high thermal stability
(d) high thermal stability and low temperature condensation.
15. The mechanism of breakdown in vacuum is due to
(a) particle exchange
(b) field emission
(c) clump formation
(d) all of the above.
16. SF6 has the following property which is not favourable for use in electrical
apparatus:
(a) High dielectric strength
(b) High are quenching ability
(c) It is not environmental friendly and causes global warming
(d) None of the above
17. The breakdown voltage of gas or air with increase in pressure under uniform
field
has______relation with pressure
(a) almost linear
(b) square
(c) non-linear
(d) reciprocal
18. The breakdown voltage of a spark gap for impulse voltage_______is compared
to the breakdown
voltage of power frequency ac
(a) same
(b) larger
(c) smaller
(d) cannot be predicted
19. Among the common gases that are used for electrical insulation, which gas has
the highest
breakdown strength at atmospheric pressure?
(a) Air
(b) Nitrogen
(c) SF6
(d) Oxygen
20. Which of the following gas is a electronegative gas?
(a) Air
(b) O2
(c) SF6
(d) Both O2 and SF6
1. Transformer oil is
(a) askeral
(b) silicone oil
(c) polyester
(d) mineral oil
2. The breakdown strength of mineral oil is about
(a) 20 kV/mm
(b) 50 kV/mm
(c) 3 to 5 kV/mm
(d) 30 to 40 kV/mm
3. tan δ for liquid insulants at 50 Hz should be less than
(a) 0.1
(b) 0.01
(c) 0.001
(d) 10−6
4. Dielectric constant of mineral oils is about
(a) 1.5 to 2.0
(b) 2.2 to 2.4
(c) 3.0 to 3.5
(d) 1.008
5. DC conductivity of liquid dielectrics at low electric fields is about in Siemens
(a) 10−6
(b) 10−12
(c) 10−18
(d) 10−30
6. Maximum dielectric strength obtained with pure liquids is about
(a) 100 kV/mm
(b) 10 kV/mm
(c) 1 MV/mm
(d) 50 kV/mm
7. Conduction and breakdown in commercial liquids is affected by
(a) solid particles
(b) vapour or air bubbles
(c) electrode material
(d) all the above three factors a, b and c
8. The relation between breakdown strength and gap distance in liquid dielectrics is
Vb
(a) K/d
(b) Kdn
(c) Kd−n
(d) (K1d + K2)
9. Stressed oil volume theory is applicable when
(a) small volume of liquid is involved
(b) large volume of liquid is involved
(c) large gap distance is involved
(d) pure liquids are involved
10. The parameters that affect the breakdown strength of liquids is
(a) hydrostatic pressure and temperature
(b) dissolved impurities
(c) dielectric constant
(d) pressure, temperature, dissolved impurities and suspended particles
11. Which of the following liquids has highest breakdown strength?
(a) Mineral oils
(b) Silicone oils
(c) Chlorinated hydrocarbon oils
(d) Polyolefins or esters
12. Which of the following property is important for a liquid to be used both for
electrical insulation
and cooling purposes?
(a) Thermal conductivity
(b) Viscosity
(c) Viscosity temperature characteristic
(d) Breakdown strength
13. For good insulating oil, the power factor or tan ‘δ’ at the given frequency of
application should be
(a) 0.1
(b) less than 10−3
(c) 10−2 to 10−3
(d) 10−1 to 10−2
14. The maximum breakdown strength that can be obtained with pure liquids like
hexane is about
(a) 1 MV/cm
(b) 100 kV/cm
(c) 250 to 300 kV/cm
(d) 10 MV/cm
15. In a pure liquid dielectric, with the increase in hydrostatic pressure, the
breakdown stress
(a) increases linearly up to some extent and does not change afterwards
(b) increases exponentially
(c) decreases
(d) none of the above
1. The electrical field developed within clouds before a lightning stroke occurs can
be of the order
of
(a) 0.1 kV/cm
(b) 1.0 kV/cm
(c) 100 kV/cm
(d) 10 kV/cm
2. The maximum voltage gradient at the ground level due to a charged cloud before
lightning strikes,
can be as high as
(a) 1 V/cm
(b) 30 V/cm
(c) 30 V/m
(d) 300 V/cm
3. The velocity of wind currents required for charge separation inside the moving
clouds is of the
order
(a) 1 to 5m/s
(b) 5 to 10m/s
(c) 10 to 20m/s
(d) 50 to 200m/s
4. Velocity of leader strokes in lightning discharges is about
(a) 1.5x105cm/s
(b) 1.5x106cm/s
(c) 1.5 x 107 m/s
(d) 1.5 x 108 m/s
5. The velocity of return or main stroke may be of the order of (C = velocity of
light)
(a) 0.01 C
(b) 0.001 C
(c) 0.1 C
(d) 0.8 C
6. The peak value of lightning stroke currents are of the order
(a) 100 A
(b) 1000 A
(c) 10 to 100 kA
(d) 106A
7. The cumulative probability of a 10 kA lightning stroke current (peak) is about
(a) 0.6
(b) 0.2
(c) 0.1
(d) 0.98
8. The rate of rise of current (dI/dt) in lightning strokes is
(a) 1 kA/ßs
(b) 100 kA/ßs
(c) 100 A/ms
(d) 1000 kA/ms
9. The ground flashover density (Ng) in any region due to lightning activity is
about (TD =
thunderstorm days)
(a) 0.1 to 0.2TD/km2-year
(b) 1 to 2TD/km2-year
(c) 30 to 50TD/km2-year
(d) 5 to 15TD/km2-year
10. Surge impedance of loss less transmission line is (if L — inductance/m, C —
capacitance/m)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
11. The attenuation constant of a transmission line in terms all the parameters R, L,
G and C is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
12. The reflection coefficient for a travelling voltage wave at a junction of two
impedances Z1 and Z2
is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
13. A 400 Ω overhead line is connected to a cable having a surge impedance of 50
Ω, the transmission
coefficient into the cable is
(a) 2/9
(b) 1/4
(c) −16/9
(d) 1/9
14. For surge-voltage computation, a transformer is represented by an equivalent
circuit of
(a) R-L parallel network
(b) L-C parallel network
(c) R-L series network
(d) R-L-C series network
15. Switching overvoltage in power system networks are of the order of
(a) 1.5pu
(b) 2.5to3.5pu
(c) 10pu or more
16. Overhead transmission lines are protected from lightning overvoltages by
(a) counter poise wires
(b) protector tubes
(c) ground or shield wires above the main conductors
(d) shunt reactors.
17. In order to limit the overvoltages developed on ground wires due to lightning
strokes, the tower
footing resistance should be less than
(a) 1000 Ω
(b) 100 Ω
(c) 25 Ω
(d) 1 Ω
18. For a typical heavy duty (10 kA rated) surge arrester, the discharge voltage at
rated current will be
of the order of
(a) 1 pu
(b) less than 2.0 pu
(c) more than 3.5 pu
(d) 2.2 to 3.0 pu
19. The material used in gap less surge arresters used in hv power system is
(a) graphite
(b) aluminium oxide
(c) zinc oxide
(d) silicon carbide
20. Material that is used in surge arresters for EHV and UHV power systems
(a) silicon carbide
(b) zinc oxide
(c) aluminium oxide
(d) metal oxides.
21. The volt ampere characteristic of a non-linear resistor used in surge arrester is
given by
(a) V=KI2
(b) V=KIn
(c) V=KTn
(d) V=K1I+K2I−1.
22. The equivalent circuit of a surge arrester may be represented as:
(a) capacitor
(b) an inductor
(c) non-linear resistor
(d) resistor
23. Basic impulse level (BIL) of a power system is defined as
(a) the minimum Insulation Impulse withstand voltage of any power equipment or
apparatus
(b) the maximum power frequency withstand voltage of any power equipment or
apparatus
(c) the minimum power frequency withstand voltage of any apparatus or power
equipment
(d) the peak value of highest system voltages.
24. The BIL of a power system is usually chosen as
(a) 25% to 30% more than the protective level offered by the protective devices
(surge arresters
etc.)
(b) 50% more than the protective level offered by the protective devices (surge
arresters etc.)
(c) 5 to 10% more than the protective level offered by the protective devices (surge
arresters etc.)
(d) highest lightning surge voltage expected.
25. In EHV and UHV system the type of surge diverter used for overvoltage
protection is
(a) valve type Si C arrester
(b) gapless ZnO arrester
(c) gapless Si C arrester
(d) rod gap
26. The duration of switching surges in GIS is
(a) ms
(b) microseconds
(c) few nanoseconds and less than a microsecond
(d) few tens of micro seconds
27. Indirect strokes near overhead transmission lines induce overvoltages due to
(a) electrostatic induction
(b) both electrostatic and electromagnetic induction
(c) only electromagnetic induction
(d) conduction currents through line conductors
28. In EHV and UHV system, ratio of BIL to SIL will be usually
(a) less than unity
(b) more than 1.5
(c) 1.5 to 2.0
(d) 1.2 to 1.5
29. The purpose of insulation coordination is to
(a) limit the overvoltages
(b) to protect the electrical apparatus against overvoltages
(c) to grade the insulation of different power apparatus and overhead lines such
that the least
important and easily replaceable apparatus flashes or fails first and the most
important one is
protected to the highest level.
(d) None of the above a, b or c.
30. The maximum rate of rise of surge currents that occur in overhead lines is
(a 2 to 3 kA/ms
(b) less than 1 kA/ms
(c) 5 to 10 kA/ms
(d) greater than 10 kA/ms
1. Dielectric strength in case of mica can be expected to be more than

(A) 500 kV/mm
(B) 1500 kV/mm
(C) 2500 kV/mm
(D) 3500 kV/mm.
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A
2. All of the following dielectric materials are preferred for high frequency applications
EXCEPT
(A) Polyethylene
(B) Butyl rubber
(C) Teflon
(D) Polystyrene.
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B
3. Polar dielectrics are normally used for

(A) high frequencies
(B) microwaves
(C) dc and power frequencies
(D) none of the above.
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C
4. Which of the following is a polar dielectric ?

(A) Teflon
(B) Quartz
(C) Nylon
(D) Polyethylene.
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C
5. Which of the following is a non-polar dielectric ?

(A) Polystyrene
(B) Phenolic plastics
(C) Plasticized cellulose acetate
(D) Castor oil.
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A
6. The impurity in liquid dielectric which has significant effect in reducing the breakdown
strength, is
(A) dust
(B) dissolved gases
(C) moisture
(D) ionic impurities.
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C
7. The relationship between the breakdown voltage V and gap d is normally given as
(A) d = kV2
(B) d=kV3
(C) V = kd
(D) v = kdn.
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8. A good dielectric should have all the following properties EXCEPT

(A) high mechanical strength
(B) high resistance to thermal deterioration
(C) high dielectric loss
(D) freedom from gaseous inclusions.
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C
9. The variety of paper used for insulation purpose is

(A) blotting paper
(B) rice paper
(C) craft paper
(D) mill-board.
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C
10. Which variety of mica is hard and brittle ?

(A) Muscovite
(B) Phlogopite
(C) Fibiolite
(D) Lipidolite.
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D
11. Corona effect can be identified by

(A) bushy sparks
(B) faint violet glow
(C) red light
(D) arcing between conductors and earth.
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B
12. The phenomenon of corona is generally accompanied by

(A) a bang
(B) a hissing sound
(C) magnetic hum
(D) all of the above.
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B
13. Van de Graaff generators are useful for

(A) Very high voltage and low current applications
(B) Very high voltage and high current applications
(C) Constant high voltage and current applications
(D) High voltage pulses only.
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A
14. In Van de Graaff generators output voltage is controlled by

(A) controlling the corona source voltage
(B) controlling the belt speed
(C) controlling the lower spray point
(D) any of the above.
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A
15. A Tesla coil is a

(A) cascaded transformer
(B) coreless transformer
(C) high frequency resonant transformer
(D) low impedance transformer.
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C
16. Switching surge is

(A) high voltage dc
(B) high voltage ac
(C) short duration transient voltage
(D) hyperbolically dying voltage.
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C
17. Moles bridge is used to measure

(A) properties of dielectric at dc
(B) dispersion in insulation
(C) high frequency high voltages
(D) modulation ratio frequencies.
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B
18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

(A) power frequency tests
(B) impulse tests
(C) both (A) and (B) above
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C
19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the ability of

(A) bushings to withstand vibrations
(B) insulation to withstand transient voltages
(C) windings to withstand voltage fluctuations
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B
20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

(A) corona discharges in air
(B) internal or partial discharges in insulation
(C) sparking
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D
21. As compared to air the relative dielectric strength of sulphur hexafluoride is nearly
(A) 1.5 times
(B) 2.5 times
(C) 4.0 times
(D) 5.0 times.
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B
22. The electrical breakdown strength of insulating materials depends on

(A) nature of applied voltage
(B) imperfections in dielectric material
(C) pressure, temperature and humidity
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D
23. Which of the following gas has been used as insulating medium in electrical
appliances ?
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Sulphur hexafluoride
(D) Freon.
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C
24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

(A) Particle accelerators
(B) EHT of color TV
(C) Field emission tubes
(D) X-rays.
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B
25. Liquids are generally used as insulating materials up to voltage stresses of about
(A) 100 MV/cm
(B) 50 MV/cm
(C) 50 kV/cm
(D) 500 V/cm.
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C
26. Electro-mechanical breakdown of solid insulating materials occurs due to
(A) magnetic bum
(B) vibrations
(C) mechanical stresses produced by the electrical field
(D) electrical stresses produced by the voltage fluctuations.
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C
16. Switching surge is

(A) high voltage dc
(B) high voltage ac
(C) short duration transient voltage
(D) hyperbolically dying voltage.
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C
17. Moles bridge is used to measure

(A) properties of dielectric at dc
(B) dispersion in insulation
(C) high frequency high voltages
(D) modulation ratio frequencies.
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B
18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

(A) power frequency tests
(B) impulse tests
(C) both (A) and (B) above
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C
19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the ability of

(A) bushings to withstand vibrations
(B) insulation to withstand transient voltages
(C) windings to withstand voltage fluctuations
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B
20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

(A) corona discharges in air
(B) internal or partial discharges in insulation
(C) sparking
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D
21. As compared to air the relative dielectric strength of sulphur hexafluoride is nearly
(A) 1.5 times
(B) 2.5 times
(C) 4.0 times
(D) 5.0 times.
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B
22. The electrical breakdown strength of insulating materials depends on
(A) nature of applied voltage
(B) imperfections in dielectric material
(C) pressure, temperature and humidity
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D
23. Which of the following gas has been used as insulating medium in electrical
appliances ?
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Sulphur hexafluoride
(D) Freon.
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C
24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

(A) Particle accelerators
(B) EHT of color TV
(C) Field emission tubes
(D) X-rays.
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B
25. Liquids are generally used as insulating materials up to voltage stresses of about
(A) 100 MV/cm
(B) 50 MV/cm
(C) 50 kV/cm
(D) 500 V/cm.
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C
26. Electro-mechanical breakdown of solid insulating materials occurs due to

(A) magnetic bum
(B) vibrations
(C) mechanical stresses produced by the electrical field
(D) electrical stresses produced by the voltage fluctuations.
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C
31. Which of the following technique/method is-used for the measurements of ac high
frequency voltages ?
(A) Peak voltmeter
(B) Series resistance micro ammeter
(C) Resistance potential divider
(D) Any of the above.
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A
32. Which of the following method or technique can be used for the measurement of
high dc voltages ?
(A) Generating voltmeter
(B) Electrostatic voltmeter
(C) Peak voltmeter
(D) Any of the above.
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A
33. All of the following methods/techniques can be used for the measurement of high ac
voltages EXCEPT
(A) Potential dividers
(B) Potential transformers
(C) Electrostatic voltmeters
(D) Half effect generators.
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D
34. Surge diverters are

(A) non-linear resistors in series with spark gaps which act as fast switches
(B) arc quenching devices
(C) shunt reactors to limit the voltage rise due to Ferranti effect
(D) over-voltages of power frequency harmonics.
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A
35. Impulse voltages are characterized by

(A) polarity
(B) peak value
(C) time of half the peak value
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D
36. Paschen's law is associated with

(A) breakdown voltage
(B) ionization
(C) thermal radiations
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A
37. The essential condition for the Paschen's law to be valid is that
(A) voltage must be dc
(B) voltage must be ac
(C) temperature must be constant
(D) humidity must be low.
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C
38. The breakdown voltage in gases depends on

(A) distance between the electrodes
(B) relative air density
(C) humidity
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D
39. At unvarying temperature breakdown voltage in a uniform field is a function of the

product of gas pressure and distance between the electrodes. The above statement is
known as
(A) Electron avalanche
(B) Thermal stability principle
(C) Paschen's law
(D) Breakdown voltage law.
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C
40. Large capacity generators are manufactured to generate power at

(A) 440 V
(B) 6.3 to 10.5 kV
(C) 132 kV to 220 kV
(D) 400 kV.
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B
41. Which soil has the least specific resistance ?

(A) Land
(B) Loamy soil
(C) Clay
(D) Peat.
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D
42. Which soil has the maximum specific resistance ?

(A) Black cotton soil
(B) Sand
(C) Peat
(D) Loamy soil.
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B
43. In sphere gaps, the sphere are made of
(A) aluminium
(B) brass
(C) bronze
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D
44. In 'plasma' state a gas

(A) loses electrical conductivity
(B) conducts electricity
(C) becomes perfect insulator
(D) attracts moisture.
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B
45. Which of the following statement about corona is incorrect ?

(A) Corona gives rise to radio interference
(B) Corona results in loss of power in transmission
(C) Corona discharge can be observed as red luminescence
(D) Corona is always accompanied by a hissing noise.
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C
1) The Townsend mechanism explains the phenomenon of breakdown
a. Only at low pressure

b. Only at high pressure
c. Only at very high pressure
d. Only bat very low pressure
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Only at low pressure

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
2) Formative time lag depends on the mechanism of the avalanche growth in gap. The formative time la
a. Much shorter than the statistical time lag

b. Much greater than the statistical time lag
c. Equal to the statistical time lag
d. None of these
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Much shorter than the statistical time lag

Explanation:
3) Field in case of rod gaps and sphere gaps are
a. Uniform, uniform
b. Uniform, non-uniform
c. Non-uniform, uniform
d. Non-uniform, non-uniform
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Non-uniform, uniform

Explanation:
4) For the high voltage conductors at high pressures, if the voltage is positive then the corona appears
a. Uniform bluish white sheath

b. Reddish glowing spots
c. Uniform greenish spots
d. None of these
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Uniform bluish white sheath

Explanation:
5) According to the Paschen’s Law, the breakdown voltage of a uniform field gap is
a. Directly proportional to the gas pressure and inversely proportional to the electrode gap
b. Inversely proportional to the gas pressure and directly proportional to the electrode gap
c. Directly proportional to the both electrode gap and gas pressure
d. Inversely proportional to the both electrode gap and gas pressure
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Directly proportional to the both electrode gap and gas pressure
Explanation:
6) The statistical time lag depends upon the
a. Size of gap
b. Quantity of radiation that produces the primary electrons
c. Amount of pre-ionization preset gap
d. All of these
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
7) A gas in normal state is almost a perfect

a. Conductor
b. Insulator
c. Semi-conductor
d. Dielectric
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Insulator
Explanation:
8) Druyesteynian distribution applies when the ion energy is much
a. Greater than the thermal energy

b. Lesser than the thermal energy
c. Equal to the thermal energy
d. None of these
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Greater than the thermal energy

Explanation:
9) Inelastic collisions are those in which internal changes in energy take place within an atom or a mole
of total kinetic energy of the colliding particle. Suitable example for inelastic collisions is/are
a. Ionization
b. Attachment
c. Excitation
d. All of these
Answer Explanation

Explanation:
10) Which theory explains the mechanism for breakdown under different conditions?
a. Townsend theory
b. Streamer theory
c. Clump theory
d. Only (a) and (b)
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Only (a) and (b)

6) Liquids dielectrics are mainly used as
a. Impregnants in high voltage cables
b. In capacitors
c. For filling up transformers
d. All of these
Answer Explanation Related Ques
Explanation:
7) For applications in power cables, the dielectrics most commonly used is
a. Polyolefins
b. Mineral oil
c. Benzene
d. Diphenyl
ANSWER: Polyolefins
Explanation:
8) High temperature hydrocarbons have
a. Higher boiling point and low viscosity
b. Lower boiling point and high viscosity
c. Lower boiling point and low viscosity
d. Higher boiling point and high viscosity
ANSWER: Higher boiling point and high viscosity
Explanation:
9) Compared to copper and iron losses, dielectric loss in transformer oil is
a. Negligible
b. Equal
c. High
d. Very high
ANSWER: Negligible
Explanation:
10) In equipments filled with liquid dielectric, heat is transferred mainly by
a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
d. No heat transfers takes place
ANSWER: Convection
Explanation:
11) Which is having higher breakdown strength?
a. Solid dielectrics
b. Liquid dielectrics
c. Gases dielectrics
d. Equal in all
ANSWER: Solid dielectrics
Explanation:
12) Intrinsic breakdown occurs in time of the order of
a. 10-5 s
b. 105 s
c. 10-8 s
d. 108 s
ANSWER: 10-8 s
Explanation:
13) Within dielectric, an electron starting from the cathode will drift towards the
anode and during this motion
a. Gains energy from the field and loses during collision
b. Gains energy during both motion and collision
c. Loses energy during both motion and collision
d. Loses energy from the field and gains during collision
ANSWER: Gains energy from the field and loses during collision
Explanation:
14) The thermal breakdown stresses are
a. Lower under ac conditions than under dc condition
b. Greater under ac condition than dc condition
c. Equal in both condition
d. None of these
ANSWER: Lower under ac conditions than under dc condition
Explanation:

15) The spreading of spark channels during tracking, in the form of the branches
of a tree is called
a. Bunching
b. Treeing
c. sparking
d. none of these
ANSWER: Treeing
Explanation:
16) Insulation is necessary for the protection of equipment. Insulation is not

necessary between
a. Coils and earth
b. Coils of different phases
c. Turns in a coil
d. None of these
ANSWER: None of these

Explanation:
17) The temperature limit for class F insulation is
a. 105°C
b. 120°C
c. 130°C
d. 155°C
ANSWER: 155°C
Explanation:
18) Insulation of dry type transformers is done using prepregs. It is manufactured

by using
a. Glass fibres
b. Nomex
c. Aramide papers
d. All of these

Explanation:
19) SF6 Circuit breakers are manufactured up to the voltage of
a. 33 kV
b. 66kV
c. 480 kV
d. 800 kV
ANSWER: 800 kV
Explanation:
20) For insulators and bushings of power transformers, circuit breakers and
instrument transformers, the suitable materials is
a. Epoxy resin
b. Polyesters resins
c. Porcelain
d. Silicon rubber
ANSWER: Porcelain
Explanation:
21) In the half wave rectifier, charging current can be limited by using an
additional
a. Resistance in series with the secondary of the transformer
b. Inductance in series with the primary of the transformer
c. Inductance in series with the primary of the transformer
d. Capacitance in series with the secondary of the transformer
ANSWER: Resistance in series with the secondary of the transformer
Explanation:
22) The ripple voltage for half wave rectifier is
a. Smaller than that of full wave rectifier

b. Larger than that of full wave rectifier
c. Equal to that of full wave rectifier
d. None of these
ANSWER: Larger than that of full wave rectifier
Explanation:
23) The voltage doubler circuit is suitable for the voltage up to
a. 2V
b. 4V
c. 6V
d. 8V
ANSWER: 4V
Explanation:
24) A two-pulse circuit requires

a. Double the number of diodes and half of the no. of capacitors required for
single-pulse circuits
b. Half of the no. of diodes and double the no. of capacitors required for single-
pulse circuits
c. Double the no. of diodes and one and a half times the capacitors required for
d. One and a half times the no. of diodes and double the capacitors required for
ANSWER: Double the no. of diodes and one and a half times the capacitors
required for single-pulse circuits
Explanation:
25) In Van de Graaff generators, the shape of high voltage electrode is nearly
spherical to avoid
a. High surface field gradients
b. Corona
c. Local discharges
d. All of these

Explanation:
26) To protect the meter against high voltages in case the series resistance fails,
the suitable protective device is
a. Paper gap
b. Neon glow tube
c. Zener diode
d. All of these
Explanation:
27) A generating voltmeter is a
a. Variable capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
b. Constant capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
c. Variable inductor electrostatic voltage generator
d. Constant inductor electrostatic voltage generator

ANSWER: Variable capacitor electrostatic voltage generator
Explanation:
28) The accuracy of the ac field strength depends on
a. Harmonic content
b. Atmospheric conditions
c. Position of meter
d. All of these
Explanation:
29) For the measurement of ripple voltage in dc systems, the condition to be

satisfied is
a. ωCR >> 1
b. ωCR << 1
c. ωCR = 1
d. None of these
ANSWER: ωCR >> 1
Explanation:
30) Series capacitance voltmeters were used with cascade transformers for
measuring rms values up to
a. 100 kV
b. 500 kV
c. 800 kV
d. 1000 kV
ANSWER: 1000 kV
Explanation:
31) The voltage which produces the loss of dielectric strength of insulation is
known as
a. Withstand voltage
b. Disruptive discharge voltage
c. Flashover voltage
d. Impulse voltage
ANSWER: Disruptive discharge voltage

1. The ideal lightning arrester is the one which:
1. Stops the flow of electric current above rated voltage

2. Conducts electric current above rated voltage
3. Any of these
4. None of these
Correct answer: 2. Conducts electric current above rated voltage
2. During impulse withstand test the impulse applied to the insulator is:
1. 1/50 μ sec
2. 0.1/0.05 μ sec
3. 0.01/50 μ sec
4. 0.001/50 μ sec
Correct answer: 1. 1/50 μ sec
3. The IR test of capacitor is performed by using ____________:
1. A Schering bridge
2. The Chubb-Fortescue method
3. The standard Ohmmeter
4. A Megger
Correct answer: 4. A Megger
4. The test which is performed on circuit breakers:

1. Short time current test
2. Making capacity test
3. Breaking capacity test
4. 2&3
5. All of these
Correct answer: 5. All of these
5. The necessary condition for performing sphere gap test is:
1. The length of gap should be 4 times greater than radius of sphere

2. An impulse wave of 50000 kV should be applied
3. Wave front time should be between 0.7 μs and 0.8 μs
4. The length of gap should be smaller than radius of sphere
Correct answer: 4. The length of gap should be smaller than radius of sphere
6. The electrostatic voltmeter using SF6 can measure the voltage level up to ________:
1. 500 kV
2. 1000 kV
3. 10000 kV
4. 100000 kV
Correct answer: 2. 1000 kV
7. The generating voltmeter is driven by ______________ which _____________ energy from

measuring source:
1. Constant speed motor, absorbs

2. Constant speed motor, doesn’t absorb
3. Variable speed motor, absorbs
4. Variable speed motor, doesn’t absorb
Correct answer: 2. Constant speed motor, doesn’t absorb
8. The breakdown of solid materials is mathematically related by the equation:
1. Vb ln tb = constant
2. Vb * tb = constant
3. 3.87 Vb ln tb = constant
4. 9.8 Vb * tb = constant
Correct answer: 1. Vb ln tb = constant
9. Void discharges are classified as:
1. External partial discharges

2. Internal partial discharges
3. Any of these
4. None of these
Correct answer: 2. Internal partial discharges
10. Correct statement about Matched lines:
1. They have reflection

2. They have no reflection
3. They have reflection whose impedance equals the impedance of alternating power it
4. None of the above
Correct answer: 2. They have no reflection
Marx multistage impulse generator model involves:
High ohmic resistances
Low ohmic resistances
Both of these
None of these
Correct answer: 3. Both of these
Four statements are mentioned about the rod gaps, mention the correct statement:
Rod gaps are most accurate measurement devices
The use of rod gaps is not allowed as a.c measurement devices
Rod gaps contain 7 capped rods that are spaced at 1 mm
None of these is correct

Correct answer: 2. The use of rod gaps is not allowed as a.c measurement devices
Cascaded transformers are most commonly employed in high voltage testing labs.
The major __________ associated with the cascading configuration is that
_________ stages are loaded more as compared to _________ stages.
advantage, lower, upper
disadvantage, lower, upper
advantage, upper, lower
disadvantage, upper, lower
Correct answer: 2. disadvantage, lower, upper
According to stressed oil volume theory, the breakdown strength __________ the
stressed oil volume:
Is inversely proportional to
Is directly proportional to
Is independent of
None of these
Correct answer: 1. Is inversely proportional to
Recurrent surge generator provides:
Two current impulses
A large current impulse
A large magnitude impulse voltage
A smaller magnitude impulse voltage
Correct answer: 4. A smaller magnitude impulse voltage
The dielectric strength of Mica is:
1000 kV/in
1500 kV/in
5000 kV/in
10000 kV/in
Correct answer: 3. 5000 kV/in
The correct statement about SF6 gas:
Under normal circumstances, It can be used above 14 kg/cm2
Under normal circumstances, it can’t be used above 14 kg/cm2
Correct answer: 2. Under normal circumstances, it can’t be used above 14 kg/cm2
Usually, the Insulation of power systems is classified in categories:
Internal
Mid
External
All of these
1&2
1&3
Correct answer: 6. 1 & 3 (Internal & External)
External insulation comprises:
Air & Porcelain
Paper & Oil Insulation
Aluminium & Copper
Gold & Silver
Correct answer: 1. Air & Porcelain
The generating voltmeter is:

A Non-linear electromechanical device
A variable capacitor electrostatic device
Asynchronous generator with plc module
Generates voltage
Correct answer: 2. A variable capacitor electrostatic device
1) According to the Stressed Oil Volume theory, the breakdown strength is
a. Directly proportional to the stressed oil volume

b. Directly proportional to the square of the stressed oil volume
c. Inversely proportional to the stressed oil volume
d. None of these
Answer Explanation
ANSWER: Inversely proportional to the stressed oil volume

High frequency and impulse currents are measured using:
1. Inductive elements
2. Hall effect devices
3. Faraday effect devices
4. All of these
Correct answer: 4. All of these
Sphere gap is used to measure:

5. AC Voltage
6. DC Voltage
7. Both of these
8. None of these
The dielectric strength of glass is:

9. 500 kV/in
10. 1000 – 2000 kV/in
11. 2000 – 3000 kV/in
12. 5000 kV/in
Correct answer: 3. 2000 – 3000 kV/in
The most suitable arresstor for protection of large power transformers:

13. Distribution type
14. Line type
15. Station type
16. all of these
Correct answer: 3. Station type
Corona takes place in case of:

17. DC only
18. AC only
19. None of these
20. Both of these
11) In large impulse generators, the spark gaps are generally

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a. Sphere gaps
b. Hemispherical gaps
c. Square gaps
d. Either (a) or (b)
ANSWER: Either (a) or (b)
Explanation:
12) For producing large values of impulse currents, a number of capacitors are charged in
a. Parallel and discharged in series
b. Parallel and discharged in parallel
c. Series and discharged in series
d. Series and discharged in parallel
ANSWER: Parallel and discharged in parallel
Explanation:
13) In a multistage impulse generator, for producing very high voltages, a bank of capacitors is
a. Charged in parallel and then discharged in series
b. Charged in series and then discharged in parallel
c. Charged in parallel and then discharged in parallel only
d. Charged in series and then discharged in series only
ANSWER: Charged in parallel and then discharged in series
Explanation:
14) In a series RLC circuit, the wave front and wave tail times are controlled by changing the value
a. R only
b. R and L simultaneously
c. R and C simultaneously
d. L and C simultaneously
15) The disadvantages of resonant transformers is
a. Pure sine wave output
b. No high power arcing
c. No repeated flashovers
d. Additional variable chokes
ANSWER: Additional variable chokes
Explanation:
16) The commonly used materials for HV insulation is
a. Paper-oil insulation
b. Polyester resin
c. Ceramic
d. PVC
17) Resins and varnishes are commonly used in
a. Generators and motors
b. Cables
c. Transformers
d. Circuit breakers
ANSWER: Generators and motors
Explanation:
18) The resin bonded paper bushings are designed to operate at a maximum radial stress of
a. 5 kV/cm
b. 10 kV/cm
c. 15 kV/cm
d. 20 kV/cm
ANSWER: 20 kV/cm
Explanation:
19) In paper based laminated construction, the typical value of dielectric constant and dielectric loss
factor is
a. 3.5, 0.0015
b. 2.5, 0.0020
c. 3.5, 0.0025
d. 2.5, 0.0035
ANSWER: 3.5, 0.0025
Explanation:
20) The most commonly used insulating materials for low and medium voltage cables is
a. Polyethylene
b. Porcelain
c. PVC
d. Vulcanized rubber
ANSWER: PVC
21) The example of artificial fibre is
a. Rayon
b. Cotton
c. Flax
d. Silk
ANSWER: Rayon
Explanation:
22) Which among the following is not an example of impregnants?
a. Mineral oil
b. Chlorinated diphenyl
c. Vegetable oils
d. None of these
ANSWER: None of these
Explanation:
23) For very small cavities, discharge inception voltage
a. Decreases as the cavity depth increases
b. Increases as the cavity depth increases
c. Remains unaffected as the cavity depth increases
d. None of these
ANSWER: Decreases as the cavity depth increases
Explanation:
24) The liquid dielectrics contain voids or cavities within the medium or at the boundaries between
The dielectric and the electrodes. The electric field strength in the voids is
a. Lower than that across the dielectric
b. Higher than that across the dielectric
c. Equal to that across the dielectric
d. None of these
ANSWER: Higher than that across the dielectric
Explanation:
25) Treeing phenomenon is observed in
a. Capacitors
b. Cables
c. Insulators
d. Only (a) and (b)
ANSWER: Only (a) and (b)
Explanation:
26) According to the Stressed Oil Volume theory, the breakdown strength is
a. Directly proportional to the stressed oil volume
b. Directly proportional to the square of the stressed oil volume
c. Inversely proportional to the stressed oil volume
d. None of these
ANSWER: Inversely proportional to the stressed oil volume
Explanation:
27) According to the Bubble theory, once a bubble is formed, it will elongate in the direction of
Electric field under the influence of electrostatic forces. During elongation the volume of bubbles
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains constant
d. None of these
ANSWER: Remains constant
Explanation:
28) In case of solid particles present in the liquid and in case of presence of only gas bubbles in liquids,
the direction of force is towards
a. Areas of maximum stress, areas of minimum stress
b. Areas of maximum stress, areas of maximum stress
c. Areas of minimum stress, areas of maximum stress
d. Areas of minimum stress, areas of minimum stress
ANSWER: Areas of maximum stress, areas of minimum stress
Explanation:
29) The increase in liquid hydrostatic pressure
a. Increases the breakdown strength
b. Decreases the breakdown strength
c. Does not affect the breakdown strength
d. None of these
ANSWER: Increases the breakdown strength
Explanation:
30) In Breakdown tests, the tests voltages required for these tests are usually of the order of
a. 0 – 10 kV
b. 20 – 50 kV
c. 50 – 100 kV
d. 100 – 200 kV
ANSWER: 50 – 100 kV
21. The first step of transformer Impulse testing is to:
1. Apply an impulse whose magnitude equals 0.75 times the BIL
2. Apply a chopped impulse whose magnitude is 2 times the BIL
3. Apply a full wave impulse whose magnitude is 1.19 times the BIL
4. Apply a full impulse whose magnitude is 0.8 times the BIL
 Correct answer: 1. Apply an impulse whose magnitude equals 0.75 times the BIL
22. Chubb and Fortescue method of measuring peak a.c voltages used the circuit:
1. An inductor, two diodes, and voltmeter
2. A capacitor, two diodes and an ammeter
3. A potential transformer, a surge arrester, and gold leaf electroscope
4. A current transformer, ammeter and oscilloscope
 Correct answer: 2. A capacitor, two diodes and an ammeter
23. Usually, the impulse voltage is:
1. Unidirectional
2. Bidirectional
3. Tridirectional
4. Quadridirectional
 Correct answer: 1. Unidirectional
24. The high ohmic series resistance micrometer can utilize ____________ for protection against
resistance failure:
1. Paper gap
2. Zener diode
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 3. Both of these
25. Corona occurs in:
1. Conductors carrying Alternating currents
2. Conductors carrying Direct Currents
3. Both of these
4. None of these
26. The input voltage in Cockroft-Walton circuit is 50 kV, the load current is 125 mA and the supply
frequency is 50Hz. Each capacitor 10 nF. The optimum number of stages required to achieve the maxi
output voltage is:
1. 1
2. 4
3. 8
4. 16
 Correct answer: 1. 1 Stage
27. The standard shape of impulse wave as specified by the American standard is 1.5/40 μsec. The
number 1.5 is:
1. Wave front
2. Wave tail
3. Wave head
4. Wave footing
 Correct answer: 1. Wave front
28. Generally _____________ are avoided in construction of impulse measuring voltage dividers
because they ___________:
1. Capacitors, might posses stray capacitance
2. Inductors, can inducestray capacitance
3. Capacitors, carry capacitive impedance
4. Inductors, are very expensive
 Correct answer: 2. Inductors, can inducestray capacitance
29. The generating voltmeter has a ___________ scale:
1. Linear
2. Non-linear
 Correct answer: 1. Linear
30. The device which uses Litchenberg sulphur dust image to record surges:
1. Surge arrester
2. Klydonograph
3. Hall generator
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 2. Klydonograph
31. The relative dielectric strength of SF6 as compared to air is:
1. 1.5 times
2. 2 times
3. 2.5 times
4. 3 times
 Correct answer: 2.5 times
32. The correct statement about Paschen’s law states that breakdown voltage of a uniform gap is directly
proportional to:
1. Pressure of the gas
2. Separation of electrode
3. Material of electrode
4. All of these
5. 1 & 3
 Correct answer: 4. All of these
33. For determining intrinsic strength of dielectric the applied voltage should be of the order of:
1. 10-8 sec
2. 10-16 sec
3. 10-24 sec
4. 10-32 sec
 Correct answer: 1. 10-8 sec
34. The ratio of voltage drop in a 6 stage to 3 stage Cockroft Walton circuit is:
1. 6
2. 2
3. 9
4. 1
35. Sometimes a void appears in the dielectric, the correct statement regarding the void is that its:
1. Electric field strength is lower than that of the dielectric
2. Electric field strength is higher than that of the dielectric
3. Electric field strength is exactly similar to the dielectric
 Correct answer: 2. Electric field strength is lower than that of the dielectric
36. The onset voltage for Trichel pulses:
1. Increases exponentially with increase in gap length
2. Increases exponentially with decrease in gap length
3. Increases directly with increase in gap length
4. Is independent of gap length
 Correct answer: 4. Is independent of gap length
37. The frequency response of Rogowski coil is flat upto:
1. 100 MHz
2. 200 MHz
3. 500 MHz
4. 1000 MHz
 Current answer: 1. 100 MHz
38. The small load current in Cockroft – Walton circuit means:
1. Voltage drop is very large
2. Voltage drop is small
3. None of these
4. Can’t predict
 Current answer: 2. Voltage drop is small
39. The dielectric strength of liquids is of the order:
1. 100 kV/cm
2. 1000 kV/cm
3. 5000 kV/cm
4. 10000 kV/cm
 Current answer: 1. 100 kV/cm
40. Temperature limit for Class H insulation is:
1. 90°C
2. 180°C
3. 200°C
4. 400°C
 Correct answer: 2. 180°C
41. The worst gap for measuring the voltages is:
1. Field gap
2. Sphere gap
3. Rod gap
4. All of these
 Correct answer: 3. Rod gap
42. Usually Mole’s bridge is used to measure __________ frequency measurements:
1. Low
2. High
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Low
43. Impulse tests are performed on transformers:
1. To determine insulation ability against transient voltages
2. To test the moisture content in fuel
3. Both of these
4. All of these
 Correct answer: 1. To determine insulation ability against transient voltages
44. The penning effect demonstrates:
1. Decrease in dielectric strength of mixture of gases
2. Increases in dielectric strength of mixture of gases
3. Decrease in dielectric strength of a gas
4. Increase in dielectric strength of a gas
 Correct answer: 1. Decrease in dielectric strength of mixture of gases
45. Usually, the switching surge is ___________by the operation of switches or breakers:
1. Self-induced
2. Not-induced
Correct answer: 1 self-induced
46. According to suspended particle theory, if ε1 > ε2, then force F is directed towards:
1. Minimum stress areas
2. Maximum stress areas
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Minimum stress areas
47. The phenomenon of corona takes place in case of:
1. Alternating currents
2. Direct Currents
3. Both of these
4. None of these
48. The phenomenon of treeing is expected to occur in the dielectric which has a non-uniform field. The
correct statement about treeing:
1. It occurs at once in single discharge
2. The lower the voltages, the higher is the chance of treeing
3. It occurs in two discharges
4. None of these
 Correct answer: None of these
49. According to bubble theory of liquid breakdown, the vapor bubble elongates __________ direction
of the electric field and its volume ___________ during elongation:
1. in the, increases gradually
2. away from the, remains constant
3. in the, remains constant
4. away from the, increases gradually
 Correct answer: 3. in the, remains constant
50. The gas which is employed as insulating material:
1. Oxygen
2. Sulphur Hexafluoride
3. Tetrafluoromethane
4. Ethylamine
 Correct answer: 2. Sulphur Hexafluoride
51. Large power transformers are best protected by:
1. Station type lightning arrestors
2. Distribution type lightning arrestors
3. Line type lightning arrestors
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Station type lightning arrestors
52. A capacitance-resistance circuit is used to measure the ripple voltages in d.c system. During this
process the important condition which should be met is:
1. ω CR >> 1
2. ω CR << 1
3. ω CR = 1
4. ω CR = 0
 Correct answer: 1. ω CR >> 1
53. Circuit breaker dielectric tests include:
1. 1-minute dry withstand test
2. 1-minute wet withstand test
3. Impulse voltage dry withstand test
4. All of these
5. None of these
54. The intrinsic breakdown in solids is of the order of __________ sec:
1. 10-4 s
2. 10-8 s
3. 10-16 s
4. 10-20 s
55. Large size sphere gaps are installed in:
1. Horizontal configuration
2. Vertical configuration
3. Any of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 2. Vertical configuration
56. Recurrent surge generator provides the impulse voltage which has __________ magnitude and to
whom the equipment should respond in a ___________ mode:
1. Smaller, Nonlinear
2. Smaller, Linear
3. Larger, Nonlinear
4. Smaller, Nonlinear
 Correct answer: 2. Smaller, Linear
57. The criterion for determining the number of stages for maximum output voltage in Cockroft – Walton is:
1. Frequency of input
2. Capacitance of each stage
3. Required kVA
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 4. None of these
58. ______________ is a type of surge diverter:
1. Rod gap
2. Valve type of lightning arrester
3. Protector tube
4. All above
 Correct answer: 4. All above
59. During their manufacturing process, the High voltage power cables are subject to bending test. The
statement which correctly explains this test is:
1. The cable is bent and piston is allowed to fall on it at a comparatively lower power
2. Firstly voltage test is performed then entire cable is bent in zig-zag position and voltage
regulation is checked during process
3. Cable is bent around cylinder to make one turn is unwound, rewound thrice following a
voltage test in start and end
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 3. Cable is bent around cylinder to make one turn is unwound, rewound
thrice following a voltage test in start and end
60. The dielectric strength of air is approx:
1. 10 kV/in
2. 20 kV/in
3. 200 kV/in
4. 5000 kV/in
 Correct answer: b. 20 kV/in
61. ____________ is/are expected to have treeing phenomenon:
1. Capacitors
2. Cables
3. Dielectrics
4. All of these
62. Chubb–Fortescue method of measurement of a.c peak voltage values contains:
1. A capacitor, two diodes, an ammeter, a Resistor and an overvoltage protector
2. An inductor, two diodes, an ammeter, a Resistor and an overvoltage protector
3. A capacitor, one diode, a voltmeter, a Resistor and an overvoltage protector
4. An inductor, two diodes, a voltmeter, a Resistor and an overvoltage protector
 Correct answer: A capacitor, two diodes, an ammeter, a Resistor and an overvoltage
protector
63. Capacitor bushing use _______________ type of paper:
1. Oil impregnated paper
2. Resin bonded paper
3. Resin impregnated paper
4. All of these
64. The radial stress of resin bonded paper capacitor busing is:
1. 10 kV/cm
2. 20 kV/cm
3. 30 kV/cm
4. 40 kV/cm
 Correct answer: 2. 20 kV/cm
65. The long-term breakdown is also known as:
1. Ageing breakdown
2. Menacing breakdown
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Ageing breakdown
66. __________________ considers the dependence of breakdown strength of liquid on length of gap:
1. Suspended particle theory
2. Bubble theory
3. Stressed oil volume theory
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 4. None of these
67. Experiments suggest that breakdown strength of liquids depends primarily on:
1. Length of gap
2. Hydrostatic pressure
3. Impurity particles
 Correct answer: 1. Length of gap
68. Paschen law relates the breakdown voltage with pressure and electrode separation. For a particular
gas the
correct relationship as per Paschen’s law is:
1. Breakdown voltage is directly proportional to pressure and inversely to separation
2. Breakdown voltage is directly proportional to separation and inversely to pressure
3. Breakdown voltage is inversely proportional to both
4. Breakdown voltage is directly proportional to both
 Correct answer: 4. Breakdown voltage is directly proportional to both
69. The cable routine test involves the application of ac voltage which is ________ times rated rated
voltage and for approximately _______ minutes:
1. 1/2, 2 minutes
2. 1.5, 3 minutes
3. 2.5, 10 minute
4. 10, 50 minute
 Correct answer: 2.5, 10 minute
70. The most recommended gap under usual conditions for measuring the voltages is:
1. Field gap
2. Sphere gap
3. Rod gap
4. All of these
 Correct answer: 2. Sphere gap
71. According to Paschen’s law, the breakdown voltage = __________:
1. F (p/d)
2. F / (pd)
3. F (pd)
4. F + p + d
 Correct answer: 3. F (pd)
72. The voltage at which electrical stress in the insulation makes the insulator to fail is:
1. Withstand voltage
2. Impulse voltage
3. Disruptive discharge voltage
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 3. Disruptive discharge voltage
73. Sphere gaps can measure:
1. Peak value of d.c
2. Peak value of a.c
3. Both of these
4. None of these
74. The design of Marx multistage impulse generator involves the condensers which are:
1. Charged in parallel and discharged in series
2. Charged in series and discharged in series
3. Charged in parallel and discharged in parallel
4. Charged in series and discharged in parallel
 Correct answer: 1. Charged in parallel and discharged in series
75. The radial stress of Oil impregnated paper capacitor busing is:
1. 10 kV/cm
2. 20 kV/cm
3. 30 kV/cm
4. 40 kV/cm
76. Reason: The measured breakdown voltage is more influenced by weak medium than the solid
medium. Affirmation: The treeing phenomenon occurs in dielectrics which have a non-uniform field.
1. Affirmation is caused by the reason
2. Affirmation and reason have no relationship
3. Reason is correct, affirmation is wrong
4. Affirmation is correct, reason is wrong
5. None of these
 Correct answer: Affirmation is caused by the reason
77. According to suspended particle theory, if ε2 > ε1, then force F is directed towards:
1. Minimum stress areas
2. Maximum stress areas
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 2. Maximum stress areas
78. Which statement correctly illustrates the Suspended particle theory:
1. The larger the size of impurity particles, the lower the breakdown strength
2. The larger the size of impurity particles, the higher the breakdown strength
 Correct answer: 1. The larger the size of impurity particles, the lower the breakdown
strength
79. Liquid A is a pure liquid. Liquid B is the same liquid with solid impurities. The correct statement
about their dielectric strengths is:
1. Liquid A > Liquid B
2. Liquid A = Liquid B
3. Liquid A < Liquid B
 Correct answer: 1. Liquid A > Liquid B
1. High voltage engineering for the insulation applications most likely requires:
1. Non-flammable gases with high dielectric strength
2. Non-flammable gases with lower dielectric strength
3. Flammable gases with high dielectric strength
4. Flammable gases with lower dielectric strength
 Correct answer: 1. Non-flammable gases with high dielectric strength
2. The high voltage d.c test on cable involves the application of direct current which
is _________ times the rated dc voltage for approximately ________ minutes:
1. 0.8 times, 15
2. 1.8 times, 30 minutes
3. 2.96 times, 45 minutes
4. 3.22 times, 57
 Correct answer: 2. 1.8 times, 30 minutes
3. High ohmic series resistance micrometer is recommended for measuring:
1. D.C High voltages
2. D.C High current
3. A.C High voltages
4. A.C High currents
 Correct answer: 1. D.C High voltages
4. Impulse ratio of a material depends on:
1. Shape of wave
2. Polarity of impulse wave
3. Both of these
4. None of these
5. The high voltage test which is performed on transformers:
1. Impulse test
2. Induced overvoltage test
3. Partial discharge test
4. All of these
5. None of these
6. Temperature limit for Class Y insulation is:
1. 90°C
2. 180°C
3. 200°C
4. 400°C
7. _________________ carry the process of ionization:
1. Negative Ions
2. Positive Ions
3. Both of these
4. None of these
8. The ripple voltage of half wave rectifier is:
1. Smaller than full wave rectifier
2. Larger than full wave rectifier
3. Equal to full wave rectifier
4. Half then full wave rectifier
 Correct answer: 2. Larger than full wave rectifier
9. Squirrel cage shunts are _________ and they dissipate __________ as compared to
coaxial shunts:
1. High ohmic shunts, smaller energy
2. High ohmic shunts, larger energy
3. Low ohmic shunts, smaller energy
4. Low ohmic shunts, larger energy
 Correct answer: 2. High ohmic shunts, larger energy
1. The term counterpoise in high voltage engineering is referred to:
1. A large-sized sphere gap
2. Galvanized wire which runs in parallel to the overhead line
3. A surge arrester which is installed at distribution station
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 2. Galvanized wire which runs in parallel to the overhead line
2. The standard shape of impulse wave as specified by the American standard is
1.5/40 μsec. The number 40 is:
1. Wave front
2. Wave tail
3. Wave head
4. Wave footing
 Correct answer: 2. Wave tail
3. Under standard atmospheric conditions the breakdown voltage for an air gap of 5
mm in a uniform field is:
1. 22.52 kV
2. 16.40 kV
3. 765 kV
4. 987 kV
 Correct answer: 2. 16.40 kV
4. ____________ is the input to impulse generator:
1. DC Supply
2. AC Supply
3. Impulse
4. Triangular a.c
 Correct answer: 1. DC Supply
5. The term wave front is associated with ____________:
1. Sin
2. Triangular
3. Square
4. Impulse
 Correct answer: 4. Impulse wave
6. The term wave front time represents the time taken to:
1. Reach from zero to its maximum peak value
2. Reach from 0.7 of peak to peak and again back to 0.7 after
3. Reach from 0.8 of peak to 0.9 of peak
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Reach from zero to its maximum peak value
7. An overhead line has a surge impedance of 100 ohms. It is terminated by a resistor
R. Value of R which should be used to avoid reflection is:
1. 10 ohms
2. 100 ohms
3. 400 ohms
4. 1036 ohms
 Correct answer: 2. 100 ohms
8. ____________ is widely employed for measuring HV voltages:
1. Field gap
2. Sphere gap
3. Rod gap
4. All of these
 Correct answer: 2. Sphere gap
9. The dielectric strength of Glass is:
1. 1000 kV/in
2. 1500 kV/in
3. 2000-3000 kV/in
4. 5000-10000 kV/in
5. 20000 kV/in
1. Correct answer: 3. 2000-3000 kV/in
10. Temperature limit for Class E insulation is:
1. 90°C
2. 120°C
3. 180°C
4. 400°C
11. While installing sphere gaps, smaller sphere gaps are installed in:
1. Horizontal configuration
2. Vertical configuration
3. Any of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Horizontal configuration
12. The impulse test of the transformer is done by using:
1. Full wave standard impulse
2. Half wave standard impulse
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: Full wave standard impulse
13. The radial stress of resin impregnated paper capacitor busing is:
1. 10 kV/cm
2. 20 kV/cm
3. 30 kV/cm
4. 40 kV/cm
14. The correct statement about the Chubb–Fortescue method:
1. It is used for the measurement of a.c peak voltage
2. It is used for the measurement of d.c peak voltage
3. Both of these
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. It is used for the measurement of a.c peak voltage
15. The transient phenomenon is ____________ function of time which lasts for
_________ duration:
1. Aperiodic, short
2. Aperiodic, long
3. Periodic, short
4. Periodic, long
 Correct answer: 1. Aperiodic, short
16. Internal insulation comprises:
1. Air & Porcelain
2. Paper & Oil Insulation
3. Aluminium & Copper
4. Gold & Silver
 Correct answer: 2. Paper & Oil Insulation
17. The switching surge can be best explained as:
1. D.C in nature
2. A.C in nature
3. Very long duration transient voltage
4. Short duration transient voltage
 Correct answer: 4. Short duration transient voltage
18. _______________ method is extensively employed for protection against
__________ overvoltages:
1. Shielding, External
2. Shielding, Internal
3. Non-shielding, all types of
4. None of these
 Correct answer: 1. Shielding, External
19. The rectifier which generates high voltage d.c from a.c:
1. Half-wave rectifiers
2. Full wave rectifiers
3. Voltage doubler type rectifiers
4. All of these
20. Hall effect generators are used to measure:
1. Direct current
2. High-frequency alternating current
3. Both of these
4. None of these
1. A generating voltmeter is used to measure
(a) impulse voltages
(b) ac voltages
(c) dc voltages
(d) high-frequency ac voltages
2. A series capacitance voltmeter can measure
(a) dc voltages
(b) ac voltage (rms value)
(c) ac voltage (peak value)
(d) impulse voltages
3. CVT when tuned does not have
(a) ratio error
(b) phase angle error
(c) both ratio and phase angle errors
(d) temperature error
4. Electrostatic voltmeters can measure
(a) only dc voltage
(b) both dc and ac voltages up to high frequency
(c) impulse voltages
(d) ac, dc and impulse voltages
5. Sphere gaps are used to measure
(a) dc voltages
(b) ac peak voltages
(c) dc, ac peak and impulse voltages
(d) only dc and ac peak voltages.
6. Sphere gap measurement is linear and valid for gap spacing less than or equal to
(a) radius of the sphere
(b) diameter of the sphere
(c) half the radius of sphere
(d) two times diameter of the sphere
7. The main factors that affect the sparkover voltage of sphere gap are
(a) humidity and waveform
(b) nearby earthed objects and atmospheric conditions
(c) diameter of the sphere
(d) gap spacing, diameter and waveform
8. For an RC divider to be compensated, the condition is
(a) R1C1=R2C2
(b) R1C2=R2C1
(c) R1C1 = R2 Cg
(d) (R1+R2)(C1 + C2)μs.
9. Compensated capacitance divider for high voltages (1 MV) generally has a
bandwidth of
(a) 10 MHz
(b) 1 MHz
(c) 100 MHz
(d) 1000 MHz.
10. In a pure capacitive divider, the ground capacitance Cg is represented by
adding additional
capacitance from central point of hv capacitor to the ground and is equal to
(a) Cg
(b) Cg/3
(c) 2Cg/3
(d) Cg/2.
11. For an optimally damped R-C divider, the damping resistance R1 connected in
hv arm is equal to
(L = high voltage lead inductance, and Cg = equivalent ground capacitance)
12. The surge impedance of a measuring cable with its resistance neglected, Cg is
(if L and C are
inductance and capacitance of cable per unit lamp
13. Hall generators are normally used to measure
(a) impulse voltages
(b) unidirectional impulse currents
(c) any type of impulse currents
(d) large ac currents
14. For measuring high impulse currents, the best type of shunt is
(a) squirrel cage
(b) bifilar strip
(c) disc
(d) coaxial tubular (Park type)
15. The skin depth for resistance material used for impulse shunts is given by
16. Rogowski coils and high frequency current transformers have bandwidth of
about
(a) 100 KHz
(b) 10 MHz
(c) 1.0 MHz
(d) 1100 Hz
17. An R-C voltage divider has hv an arm capacitance, C1 = 600 pF, resistance =
400 Ω and
equivalent ground capacitance Cg = 240 pF. The effective time constant of the
divider in
nanoseconds is
(a) 108
(b) 90
(c) 69
(d) 32.
18. Shunts used for measuring impulse currents, in the range 10 kA-50 kA will
have a resistance of the
order of
(a) 10 to 25mΩ
(b) 0.1 to 1 mΩ
(c) 100 to 500 mΩ
(d) 0.1 to 1.0Ω.
19. The type of measuring device preferred for measurement of impulse currents of
short duration is
(a) Park’s tubular shunt
(b) current transformer
(c) Hall generator
(d) Faraday ammeter.
20 Secondary arm of a resistance impulse voltage divider consists of
(a) a few resistors connected in series
(b) a few resistors connected in parallel
(c) a single wire wound resistor of very high power rating
(d) a linear resistor in parallel with a non-linear resistor of high power rating
21. The resistivity of the materials used as shunts for high currents will be in the
range (Ω - cm)
(a) 1 to 5 × 10-5
(b) ≈10-3
(c) 0.5 × 10-6 to 0.5 X 10-7
(d) 0.2 × 10-6 to 1.5 X 10-6
22. In high frequency and RF current transformers, the secondary winding is
terminated with a
resistance of
(a) 1 Ω
(b) 10 Ω
(c) 1kW
(d) 50 Ω or 75 Ω
23. To measure a high-voltage of peak value abut 150 kV, the suitable sphere gap
would be (diameter
in cm)
(a) 5 or 10
(b) 10 or 15
(c) 15 or 25
(d) 50 or 100
24. With a series capacitor voltmeter, a large error will result in when the
(a) capacitance is larger
(b) meter used is an electromechanical meter
(c) voltage to be measured is non-sinusoidal and contains harmonics
(d) none above
25. Sphere-gap measurement of peak voltage has an error of
(a) <±1%
(b) 5 to 10%
(c) 3 to 5%
 (d) <3%

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Electrical conduction in gases was first studied in 1905 by

1. Dielectric strength in case of mica can be expected to be more than

3. Polar dielectrics are normally used for

4. Which of the following is a polar dielectric ?

5. Which of the following is a non-polar dielectric ?

8. A good dielectric should have all the following properties EXCEPT

9. The variety of paper used for insulation purpose is

10. Which variety of mica is hard and brittle ?

11. Corona effect can be identified by

12. The phenomenon of corona is generally accompanied by

13. Van de Graaff generators are useful for

14. In Van de Graaff generators output voltage is controlled by

15. A Tesla coil is a

16. Switching surge is

17. Moles bridge is used to measure

18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the ability of

20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

22. The electrical breakdown strength of insulating materials depends on

24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

16. Switching surge is

17. Moles bridge is used to measure

18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the ability of

20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

26. Electro-mechanical breakdown of solid insulating materials occurs due to

34. Surge diverters are

35. Impulse voltages are characterized by

36. Paschen's law is associated with

38. The breakdown voltage in gases depends on

39. At unvarying temperature breakdown voltage in a uniform field is a function of the

40. Large capacity generators are manufactured to generate power at

41. Which soil has the least specific resistance ?

42. Which soil has the maximum specific resistance ?

44. In 'plasma' state a gas

45. Which of the following statement about corona is incorrect ?

1) The Townsend mechanism explains the phenomenon of breakdown

a. Only at low pressure

ANSWER: Only at low pressure

a. Much shorter than the statistical time lag

ANSWER: Much shorter than the statistical time lag

3) Field in case of rod gaps and sphere gaps are

ANSWER: Non-uniform, uniform

a. Uniform bluish white sheath

ANSWER: Uniform bluish white sheath

6) The statistical time lag depends upon the

ANSWER: All of these

7) A gas in normal state is almost a perfect

8) Druyesteynian distribution applies when the ion energy is much

a. Greater than the thermal energy

ANSWER: Greater than the thermal energy

ANSWER: All of these

ANSWER: Only (a) and (b)

a. Impregnants in high voltage cables

c. For filling up transformers

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ANSWER: All of these

No explanation is available for this question!

7) For applications in power cables, the dielectrics most commonly used is

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