Electrical Machines: IES Electrical Engineering Topic Wise Questions

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YEAR 2008
MCQ 1
Consider the following statements:

Skewing of rotors slots in a 3-phase induction motor (cage rotor) may
1. introduce additional leakage reactance
2. eliminate slot harmonics
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
MCQ 2
In the equivalent circuit of a double-cage induction motor, the two

rotor cages can be considered
(A) to be in parallel
(B) to be in series-parallel
(C) to be in series
(D) to be in parallel with stator
MCQ 3
A 3-phase squirrel-cage induction motor is started by means of a

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star/delta switch. What is the starting current of the motor ?

(A) 3 times the current with direct on line starting
(B) 1/3 times the current with direct on line starting
(C) 1/ 3 times the current with direct on line starting
(D) 3 times the current with direct on line starting
MCQ 4
Sludge formation in transformer oil is due to which one of the following
?
(A) Ingress of duct particles and moisture in the oil
(B) Appearance of small fragments of paper, varnish, cotton and
other organic materials in the oil
(C) Chemical reaction of transformer oil with the insulating materials
(D) Oxidation of transformer oil
MCQ 5
A single-phase transformer rated for 220/440 V, 50 Hz operates at
no load at 220 V, 40 Hz. This frequency operation at rated voltage
results in which one of the following ?
(A) Increase of both eddy-current and hysteresis losses
(B) Reduction of both eddy-current and hysteresis losses
(C) Reduction of hysteresis loss and increase in eddy-current loss
(D) Increase of hysteresis loss and no change in the eddy-current loss
MCQ 6
What is the load at which maximum efficiency occurs in case of a 100
kVA transformer with iron loss of 1 kW and full-load copper loss of
2 kW ?
(A) 100 kVA
(B) 70.7 kVA
(C) 50.5 kVA
(D) 25.2 kVA
MCQ 7
Cores of large power transformers are made from which one of the
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following ?
(A) Hot-rolled steel
(B) Cold-rolled non-grain oriented steel
(C) Cold-rolled grain oriented steel
(D) Ferrite
MCQ 8
A transformer has a percentage resistance of 2% and percentage
reactance of 4%. What are its regulations at power factor 0.8 lagging
and 0.8 leading, respectively ?
(A) 4% and − 0.8%
(B) 3.2% and − 1.6%
(C) 1.6% and − 3.2%
(D) 4.8% and − 0.6%
MCQ 9
The full-load copper loss and iron loss of a transformer are 6400 W
and 5000 W, respectively. What are the above copper loss and iron
loss, respectively at half-load ?
(A) 3200 W, 2500 W
(B) 3200 W, 5000 W
(C) 1600 W, 1250 W
(D) 1600 W, 5000 W
MCQ 10
Assertion (A) : A d.c motor draws high current at the time of starting.
Reason (R) : While starting a d.c. motor, it takes some time to
develop a non-zero value of back e.m.f.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 11
Assertion (A) : For a 3-phase alternator operating on leading p.f. at
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full load, the terminal voltage may be more than the no-load induced
e.m.f.
Reason (R) : At leading power factor, the effect of armature reaction
is demagnetizing.
MCQ 12
Assertion (A) : AC armature windings are short chorded by selecting
value of coil span more than the pole pitch.
Reason (R) : Short chording is done to eliminate harmonics in the
induced e.m.f.
MCQ 13
Assertion (A) : The leakage reactance of a 3-phase induction motor
should be small.
Reason (R) : A small value of leakage reactance will increase the
maximum power output of motor.
MCQ 14
Assertion (A) : Both the efficiency and regulation of a 3-winding
ideal transformer are 100%.
Reason (R) : The flux leakage and the magnetic reluctance of the
magnetic core in an ideal transformer are zero. Moreover, losses are
absent in ideal transformers.
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MCQ 15
The graph shown below represents which characteristic of a d.c. shunt

generator ?
(A) Internal characteristic

(B) External characteristic
(C) Open-circuit characteristic
(D) Magnetic characteristic
MCQ 16
When is the mechanical power developed by a d.c. motor maximum ?

(A) Back e.m.f. is equal to applied voltage
(B) Back e.m.f. is equal to zero
(C) Back e.m.f. is equal to half the applied voltage
(D) None of the above
MCQ 17
Match List I (DC machine quantity) with List II (Relation) and

select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
A. Developed power 1. αNφ
B. Torque 2. αEb Ia
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C. Generated e.m.f. 3. αEb /φ

D. Speed 4. αIa φ
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 3 4 1 2
MCQ 18
A shunt generator has a critical field resistance of 200 Ω at a speed

of 800 r.p.m. If the speed of the generator is increased to 1000 r.p.m.,
what is the change in the critical field resistance of the generator ?
(A) Decrease to 160 Ω
(B) Remains the same of 200 Ω
(C) Increases to 250 Ω
(D) Increases to 312.5 Ω
MCQ 19
Which one of the following curves represents the speed-torque

characteristic of a d.c. series motor ?
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MCQ 20
Match List I (Machine characteristic) with List II (Quantity) and

select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
A. Open-circuit characteristic 1. p.f.vs.I f
B. V curve 2. Ea vs.Ia
C. Internal characteristic 3. Eg vs.I f
D. Inverted V-curve 4. Ia vs.I f
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Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 2 1 3 4
MCQ 21
Which of the following conditions are to be satisfied for proper
synchronization of alternators ?
1. Equal terminal voltage
2. Same frequency
3. Same phase sequence
4. Same kVA rating
5. Same phase displacement
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(A) 1, 3 and 4
(B) 1, 2, 4 and 5
(C) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 5
MCQ 22
If the excitation of a 3-phase alternator operating on infinite bus bars
is changed, which one of the following shall alter ?
(A) Active power of machine
(B) Reactive power of machine
(C) Terminal voltage of machine
(D) Frequency of machine
MCQ 23
The stator of a 3-phase, 6-pole a.c. machine has 45 slots. The stator
winding has 45 coils with a coil span of 6 slots. What type of winding
will be selected for this machine ?
(A) Double-layer, fractional slot, short-pitched winding
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(B) Single-layer, fractional slot, short-pitched winding

(C) Single-layer, integral slot, full-pitch winding
(D) Double-layer, fractional slot, full-pitch winding
MCQ 24
When are eddy-current losses in a transformer reduced ?
(A) If laminations are thick
(B) If the number of turns in primary winding is reduced
(C) If the number of turns in secondary winding is reduced
(D) If laminations are thin
MCQ 25
Why is a centrifugal switch used in a single-phase induction motor ?
(A) To protect the motor from overloading
(B) To improve the starting performance of the motor
(C) To cut off the starting winding at an appropriate instant
(D) To cut in the capacitor during running conditions
MCQ 26
What is the operating slip of a 400 V, 50 Hz, 6-pole, 3-phase induction
motor, while the speed is 936 r.p.m. with a 400 V, 48 Hz, 3-phase
supply ?
(A) 0.036
(B) 0.064
(C) 0.025
(D) 0.075
MCQ 27
A 3-phase slip-ring induction motor having negligible stator impedance
drives a constant torque load. If an additional resistance is included
in the rotor circuit, what does the motor experience ?
(A) Increase in both the stator current and the slip
(B) No change in the stator current and increase in the slip
(C) Increase in the stator current and no change in the slip
(D) Decrease in the stator current and increase in the slip
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MCQ 28
Breakdown torque in a 3-phase induction motor of negligible stator

impedance is
(A) directly proportional to rotor resistance
(B) inversely proportional to rotor resistance
(C) directly proportional to rotor leakage reactance
(D) inversely proportional to rotor leakage reactance
MCQ 29
A balanced 3-phase induction motor runs at slip S . If ωs is its

synchronous speed, what is the relative speed between the stator
m.m.f. and rotor m.m.f. ?
(A) Sωs
(B) (1 − S) ωs
(C) ωs
(D) zero
MCQ 30
Match List I (Method of speed control of 3-phase wound-type

induction motor) with List II (Performance achieved) and select the
correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
A. Stator voltage control 1. Both speed and p.f. can be
controlled
B. Rotor resistance control 2. Maximum torque remains
constant
C. Constant volts/Hz control 3. Starting torque increases
D. Injection of voltage in rotor 4. Starting torque decreases
circuit
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 2 3 4 1
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(D) 4 1 2 3
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MCQ 31
Assertion (A) : Large synchronous machines are constructed with

armature winding on stator.
Reason (R) : Stationary armature winding would have reduced
armature reactance.
MCQ 32
If the armature current is increased to double its previous value, and

the time of commutation is halved, how will the reactance voltage
vary ?
(A) It will be halved
(B) It will remain the same
(C) It will be doubled
(D) It will become four times
MCQ 33
Neglecting all loses, how is the developed torque ^T h of a dc separately

excited motor, operating under constant terminal voltage, related to
its output power ^P h ?
(A) T \ P
(B) T \ P
(C) T 2\ P 3
(D) T is independent of P
MCQ 34
A dc shunt generator is supplying a load of 1.8 kW at 200 V. Its

armature and field resistances are 0.4 Ω and 200 Ω respectively. What
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is the generated emf ?

(A) 190 V
(B) 196 V
(C) 204 V
(D) 210 V
MCQ 35
The field flux method of speed control of dc shunt motor is generally

used for which one of the following ?
(A) Constant hp drive below the base speed
(B) Constant torque drive above the base speed
(C) Constant torque drive below the base speed
(D) Constant hp drive above the base speed
MCQ 36
A 5 kW, 200 V dc shunt motor has armature resistance of 1 ohm and

shunt field resistance of 100 ohm. At no load, the motor draws 6 A
from 200 V supply and runs at 1000 rpm. What is the total copper
loss of the machine ?
(A) 400 W
(B) 16 W
(C) 36 W
(D) 416 W
MCQ 37
When does a synchronous motor operate with leading power factor

current ?
(A) While it is under-excited
(B) While it is critically excited
(C) While it is over-excited
(D) While it is heavily loaded
MCQ 38
A 10 pole, 25 Hz alternator is directly coupled to and is driven

by 60 Hz synchronous motor. What is the number of poles for the
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synchronous motor ?
(A) 48
(B) 12
(C) 24
(D) 16
MCQ 39
What is the angle between the induced voltage and supply voltage of
a synchronous motor under running condition ?
(A) zero
(B) Greater than zero but # 90c
(C) Between 90c and 180c
(D) > 180c
MCQ 40
What does the SCR (short circuit ratio) of a synchronous machine
yield ?
(A) 1
Xs (unsaturated) pu
(B) 1
Xs (unsaturated) in Ohm
(C) 1
Xs (adjusted) pu
(D) 1
Xs (adjusted) in Ohm
MCQ 41
How can the reactive power delivered by a synchronous generator be
controlled ?
(A) By changing the prime mover input
(B) By changing the excitation
(C) By changing the direction of rotation
(D) By changing the prime mover speed
MCQ 42
Which one of the following is the correct statement ?
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(A) The armature current upon symmetrical 3-phase short circuit

of a synchronous machine (armature resistance is negligible)
constitutes q-axis current only
(B) The armature current upon symmetrical 3-phase short circuit
of a synchronous machine (armature resistance is negligible)
constitutes d-axis current only
(C) The armature current upon symmetrical 3-phase short circuit of
a synchronous machine (armature resistance is negligible) has
both d-axis and q-axis current only
(D) Short circuit current can be divided into d-axis and q-axis
components
MCQ 43
If the full-load speed of a 3-speed, 50 Hz induction motor is 950 rpm,

what is its half-load speed nearly equal to ?
(A) 1000 rpm
(B) 450 rpm
(C) 1900 rpm
(D) 975 rpm
MCQ 44

In a 3-phase induction motor, the resultant flux is of a constant
nature and is
(A) equal to φm , where φm is maximum flux due to any phase
(B) 1.5 time maximum value of flux due to any phase
(C) 3 /2 times maximum value of flux due to any phase
(D) 3φm
MCQ 45
In an induction motor, what is the ratio of rotor copper loss and rotor
input ?
(A) 1/s
(B) s
(C) ^1 − s h
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(D) s/ ^1 − s h
MCQ 46
In an induction motor, air gap power is 10 kW and mechanically
developed power is 8 kW. What are the rotor ohmic losses ?
(A) 1 kW
(B) 3 kW
(C) 2 kW
(D) 0.5 kW
MCQ 47
The output line in an induction motor circle diagram is the line
joining the tip of the
(A) no load current phasor to the point corresponding to slip = 0
(B) no load current phasor to the point corresponding to slip = 1
(C) short circuit current phasor to the point corresponding to slip = 1
(D) short circuit current phasor to the point corresponding to slip = 0
MCQ 48
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code
given below the lists :
List I List II
A. General purpose split phase 1. Refrigerators
FHP motor
B. General purpose capacitor 2. Hair dryers
start FHP motor
C. Permanent split capacitor 3. Unit heaters
start FHP motor
D. Shaded pole FHP motor 4. Fans, blowers
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
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(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 1 3 2
MCQ 49
In a large power transformer, a “conservator” drum is provided above

the completely oil filled transformer tank and connected to it by a
short pipe. The conservator drum is linked to external air through a
breather. What is the purpose of providing the conservator ?
(A) To store reserve oil to make up oil losses due to leakage
(B) To prevent explosion due to rise in oil pressure inside the tank
during a fault
(C) To accommodate change in oil-level during the “load-cycle” of
the transformer load
(D) To exert additional pressure by the conservator-oil on the oil
inside the main tank to prevent disintegration of oil at high
temperature
MCQ 50
A 500 kVA transformer has constant losses of 500 W and copper

losses at full load are 2000 W. Then at what load, is the efficiency
maximum ?
(A) 250 kVA
(B) 500 kVA
(C) 1000 kVA
(D) 125 kVA
MCQ 51
On which of the following factors does hysteresis loss depend ?

1. Flux density
2. Frequency
3. Thickness of lamination
4. Time
(A) 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
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(C) 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 4
MCQ 52
Consider the following statements regarding transformers :
1. The function of the magnetizing component of no load current is
to sustain the alternating flux in the core.
2. Short circuit test is performed to find core losses only.
3. The function of the breather in transformer is to arrest flow of
moisture when outside air enters the transformer.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 53
Two transformers when operating in parallel will share the load
depending upon which of the following ?
(A) Magnetizing current
(B) Leakage reactance
(C) Per unit impedance
(D) Efficiency
MCQ 54
What is the frequency of rotor current of a 50 Hz induction motor
operating at 2% slip ?
(A) 1 Hz
(B) 100 Hz
(C) 2 Hz
(D) 50 Hz
MCQ 55
Torque developed by the armature of a dc motor is proportional to
which one of the following ?
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(A) (Back emf)#(Armature current)

(B) (Magnetic flux per pole)#(Armature current)
(C) (Back emf)#(Magnetic flux per pole)
(D) (Back emf)/(Magnetic flux per pole)
MCQ 56
Which of the following are the variable losses in a rotating machine ?

(A) Core loss and mechanical loss
(B) Core loss and stray load loss
(C) Copper loss and core loss
(D) Copper loss and stray load loss
MCQ 57
Which of the following are true is respect of interpoles in dc machines

?
1. Reduce armature reaction effects in interpolar region.
2. Windings are connected in series with armature.
3. Have the same dimensions as main poles.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 58
What are slot wedges in a dc machine, made of ?

(A) Mild steel
(B) Silicon steel
(C) Fibre
(D) Cast iron
MCQ 59
An 8-pole single phase induction motor is running at 690 rpm. What

is its slip with respect to forward and backward fields, respectively ?
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(A) 0.08,2.0
(B) 0.08,1.92
(C) 1.92,0.08
(D) 2.0,0.08
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MCQ 60
What is the value of the load angle when the power output of a
salient pole sychronous generator is maximum ?
(A) 0c
(B) 45c
(C) 90c
(D) None of the above
MCQ 61
Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of

synchronous machines ?
(A) In a salient pole machines, the direct-axis synchronous reactance
is greater than the quadrature axis synchronous reactance
(B) The damper bars help the motor to self-start
(C) Short circuit ratio is the ratio of field current required to produce
the rated voltage on open circuit to the rated armature current
(D) The V-curve of a synchronous motor represents the variation
in the armature current with field excitation at a given output
power
MCQ 62
In which one of the following is reluctance power developed ?

(A) Salient pole alternator
(B) Non-salient pole alternator
(C) Squirrel cage induction motor
(D) Transformer
MCQ 63
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When the applied rated voltage per phase is reduced to one-half,

the starting torque of a three-phase squirrel cage induction motor
becomes
(A) 1/2 of the initial value
(B) 1/4 of the initial value
(C) Twice of the initial value
(D) 4 times of the initial value
MCQ 64
The required load torque line intersects the resultant torque-speed

characteristic of a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor at points
P, Q and R as shown in the figure below. Which is/are the stable
operating point(s) ?
(A) P and Q
(B) Q and R
(C) P and R
(D) Only R
MCQ 65
Which of the points on the torque-speed curve of the induction motor

represents operation at a slip greater than 1 ?
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(A) W
(B) X
(C) Y
(D) Z
MCQ 66
If the load on an induction motor is increased from no load to full

load, its slip and the power factor will, respectively
(A) decrease, decrease
(B) decrease, increase
(C) increase, decrease
(D) increase, increase
MCQ 67
The voltage actually used for setting up of the useful flux in the air
gap of a 3-phase induction motor is
(A) = Applied voltage
(B) > Applied voltage
(C) < Applied voltage
(D) = Rotor induced emf
MCQ 68
Which one of the following is the type of single phase induction

motor having the highest power factor at full load ?
(A) Shaded pole type
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(B) Split-phase type

(C) Capacitor-start type
(D) Capacitor-run type
MCQ 69
A single phase induction motor is running at N r.p.m. Its synchronous

speed is Ns . If its slip with respect of forward field is s , what is the
slip with respect to the backward field ?
(A) s
(B) − s
(C) ^1 − s h
(D) ^2 − s h
MCQ 70
Which one among the following has the highest numerical value in a
stepper motor ?
(A) Detent torque
(B) Holding torque
(C) Dynamic torque
(D) Ripple torque
MCQ 71
Which of the following parameters in an induction motor influences

the magnetizing reactance to the maximum extent ?
(A) Axial length of the rotor stack
(B) Axial length of the stator stack
(C) Radial length of air gap
(D) Number of slots on the stator
Direction : The following item consist of two statements, one labelled
as Assertion ‘A’ and the other labelled as Reason ‘R’. You are to
examine these two statement carefully and decide if the Assertion A
and the Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the Reason
is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers to these
items using the codes given below :
Codes :
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(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of
A
MCQ 72
Assertion (A) : Under V/f control of induction motor, the maximum

value of the developed torque remains constant over a wide range of
speed in the sub-synchronous region.
Reason (R) : The magnetic flux is maintained almost constant at the
rated value by keeping the ratio V/f constant over the considered
speed range.
MCQ 73
A loss-less cylindrical rotor synchronous generator is floating on the

system bus-bar after being properly synchronised and is running at
no-load. Now, if the prime mover is acting as a mechanical load on
the machine, then
(A) the torque developed by the machine will act in the same direction
as the prime-mover torque
(B) the torque developed by the machine will act in the opposite
direction to that of the prime-mover torque
(C) the machine rotor would fall-back and the induced emf would lag
behind the terminal voltage
(D) the machine rotor would over-speed and the induced emf would
lead the terminal voltage
MCQ 74
The resultant flux density in the air gap of a synchronous generator

is the lowest during
(A) Open circuit
(B) Solid short circuit
(C) Full load
(D) Half load
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MCQ 75
A 50 kW d.c. shunt motor is loaded to draw rated armature current at

any given speed. When driven (i) at half the rated speed by armature
voltage control and (ii) at 1.5 times the rated speed by field control,
what are the approximate output powers delivered by the motor ?
(A) 25 kW in (i) and 75 kW in (ii)
(B) 25 kW in (i) and 50 kW in (ii)
(C) 50 kW in (i) and 75 kW in (ii)
(D) 50 kW in (i) and 50 kW in (ii)
MCQ 76
For a constant supply voltage, what are the effects of inserting a

series resistance in the field circuit of a d.c. shunt motor, on its speed
and torque ?
(A) Speed will decrease and the torque will decrease
(B) Speed will increase and the torque will increase
(C) Speed will increase and the torque will decrease
(D) Speed will decrease and the torque will increase
MCQ 77
Consider the following statements in respect of d.c. generators :

1. Compensating windings are located in teeth cut out in main
poles
2. Compensating windings are series connected so that the armature
reaction is aided at any load
3. Compensating windings are series connected for cancellation of
the armature reaction at any load
4. Compensating windings are shunt connected to aid the main
poles at any load

(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2, 3 and 4
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MCQ 78
A self-excited d.c. shunt generator, driven by its prime-mover at the

rated speed fails to build up voltage across its terminals at no-load.
What reason can be assigned for this ?
(A) The field circuit resistance is higher than the critical resistance
(B) The initial shunt field mmf does not assist the residual magnetism
(C) One of the inter-pole connections is reversed
(D) The brush-axis shifts slightly from the geometrical neutral axis
of the machine
MCQ 79
Wave winding is employed in a d.c. machine of

(A) high current and low voltage rating
(B) low current and high voltage rating
(C) high current and high voltage rating
(D) low current and low voltage rating
MCQ 80
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An elementary cylindrical machine has one full-pitch coil in the stator,

but the rotor may have (i) two poles or (ii) four poles of permanent
magnets.
The time-varying voltage that could be induced in the stator coil for
one rotation of the rotor, while the rotor is revolving at a constant
speed are shown in the figures A, B, C and D above. Select the
correct combination from the code given below :
2-Pole 4-Pole
(A) A D
(B) A B
(C) C D
(D) B C
MCQ 81
What is the form of an air gap flux density waveform of an

uncompensated 2-pole d.c. shunt motor at full-load ?
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MCQ 82
Which three-phase connection can be used in a transformer to introduce
a phase difference of 30c between its output and corresponding input
line voltages ?
(A) Star-delta
(B) Star-star
(C) Delta-delta
(D) Delta-zigzag
MCQ 83
What is the efficiency of an auto-transformer in comparison to that
of a two-winding transformer of the same rating ?
(A) Slightly less than that of a two-winding transformer
(B) Same as that of a two-winding transformer
(C) More than that of a two-winding transformer
(D) As low as 1/5th of the efficiency of a two-winding transformer
MCQ 84
A two-winding transformer is converted into an auto-transformer. If we
apply additive polarity and subtractive polarity for the connections,
then the secondary voltage is 2640 V and 2160 V, respectively. What
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is the ratio of primary to secondary voltage of the original transformer

?
(A) 66 : 54
(B) 54 : 66
(C) 10 : 1
(D) 1 : 10
MCQ 85
Percentage resistance and percentage reactance of a transformer are

1% and 4%, respectively. What is voltage regulation at power factor
0.8 lagging and 0.8 leading ?
(A) 2.4% and − 0.8% , respectively
(B) 3.2% and − 1.6% , respectively
(C) 3.2% and − 3.2% , respectively
(D) 4.8% and 1.6%, respectively
MCQ 86
If P1 and P2 be the iron and copper losses of a transformer at full

load, and the maximum efficiency of the transformer is at 75% of the
full load, then what is the ratio of P1 and P2 ?
(A) 9/16
(B) 10/16
(C) 3/4
(D) 3/16
MCQ 87
If the iron core of a transformer is replaced by an air core, then the

hysteresis losses in the transformer will
(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C) remain unchanged
(D) become zero
MCQ 88
The equivalent circuit of a transformer has the leakage reactances

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X1, X2 ' and the magnetising reactance Xm . What is the relationship

between their magnitudes ?
(A) X1 >> X2 ' >> Xm
(B) X1 << X2 ' << Xm
(C) X1 . X2 ' >> Xm
(D) X1 . X2 ' << Xm
MCQ 89
If the voltage applied to a transformer primary is increased by keeping

the V/f ratio fixed, then the magnetizing current and the core loss
will, respectively,
(A) decrease and remain the same
(B) increase and decrease
(C) remain the same and remain the same
(D) remain the same and increase
MCQ 90
Which among the following magnetic materials has the highest

energy-product to make it a permanent magnet ?
(A) Alnico
(B) Ferrite
(C) Samarium Cobalt
(D) Cobalt-Iron alloy
YEAR 2005
MCQ 91
A coil of 1000 turns is wound on a core. A current of 1 A flowing

through the coil creates a core flux of 1 mWb. What is the energy
stored in the magnetic field ?
(A) 1 J
4
(B) J1
2
(C) 1 J
(D) 2 J
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MCQ 92
Match List I (Type of Coil) with List II (Use of Coil) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
A. Sandwitch coils 1. Low voltage coils for currents
above 100 A
B. Disc coils 2. High voltage windings of
small transformers
C. Cross-over coils 3. Cooling oil is in contact with
each turn of the winding
D. Spiral type 4. Shell-type transformer core
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
MCQ 93
Match List I (Test) with List II (Quantities) and select the correct
answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
A. OC Test 1. Copper loss and iron loss
B. SC Test 2. Total losses
C. Sumpner’s Test 3. Iron loss
D. Load Test 4. Copper loss
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 2 4 1 3
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MCQ 94
The exact equivalent circuit of a two-winding transformer is given in

the figure above. For affecting simplification, the parallel magnetising
branch, consisting of RC and XQ is shifted to the left of the primary
leakage impedance (r1 + jx 1). This simplification introduces the
inaccuracy, in the neglect of :
(A) Voltage-drop in the primary impedance due to the secondary
current
(B) Voltage-drop in the primary impedance due to the exciting
current
(C) Voltage-drop in the secondary impedance due to the exciting
current
(D) Reduction in values of RC and XQ of the exciting circuit
MCQ 95
A single-phase, 10 kVA, 2000/200 V, 50 Hz transformer is connected

to form an auto transformer as shown in the figure given above.
What are the values of V1 and I2 , respectively ?
(A) 2200 V, 55 A
(B) 2200 V, 45 A
(C) 2000 V, 45 A
(D) 1800 V, 45 A
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MCQ 96
Three single phase 1100/220 V transformers are connected to form

3-phase transformer bank. High voltage side is connected in star, and
low voltage side is in delta. What are the voltage ratings and turn
ratio of 3-phase transformer ?
(A) 19052/220 V, 50
(B) 19052/220 V, 50 3
(C) 11000/381 V, 50 3
(D) 11000/220 V, 50
MCQ 97
If the wave form of the voltage impressed on the primary of a Y-Δ

bank contains 5 th harmonics, what are the wave forms of the resultant
voltages of the primary and the secondary ?
Primary Secondary
(A) Peaked Peaked
(B) Peaked Flat-topped
(C) Flat-topped Peaked
(D) Flat-topped Flat-topped
MCQ 98
Match List I (Machine) with List II (Test) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
A. DC motors 1. Slip test
B. Single phase transformers 2. Blocked rotor test
C. 3-phase induction motrors 3. Swinburne’s test
D. Salient pole alternators 4. Sumpner’s test
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 1 4 2 3
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(D) 3 2 4 1
MCQ 99
Two single phase transformers A and B are connected in parallel,

observing all requirements of a parallel operation, except that the
induced voltage Ea is slightly greater than Eb ; Zea and Zeb being the
equivalent impedances of A and B, both referred to the secondary
side.
Under this operating condition with the primary bus-bars being
energised, a circulating current will flow :
(A) Only in the secondary windings of A and B
(B) In both the primary and the secondary windings of A and B
(C) In both the primary and the secondary windings of A and B, as
well as in the primary side network
(D) In the primary and the secondary windings of A and B and boost
the voltages on the secondary side of both A and B
MCQ 100
The armature resistance of a 6-pole lap wound d.c. machine is 0.05 Ω
. If the armature is rewound as a wave-winding, what is the armature
resistance ?
(A) 0.45 Ω
(B) 0.30 Ω
(C) 0.15 Ω
(D) 0.10 Ω
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MCQ 101
In a d.c. compound generator, “flat-compound” characteristic,
required for certain applications, may be obtained by connecting a
variable resistance :
(A) A cross the series field
(B) In series with the series field
(C) In parallel with the shunt field
(D) In series with the shunt field
MCQ 102
A 6-pole lap wound d.c. machine armature has 720 conductors and it
draws 50 A from supply mains. What is the flux distribution produced
by the armature reaction per pole ?
(A) Rectangular in wave shape with a peak of 500AT
(B) Rectangular in wave shape with a peak of 100AT
(C) Triangular in wave shape with a peak of 500AT
(D) Triangular in wave shape with a peak of 1000AT
MCQ 103
Match List I (DC motor) with List II (Characteristic) and select the
List I List II
A. Comulatively compound 1. Fairly constant speed
motor irrespective of the load
B. Differentially compound 2. It may start in reverse direction
motor
C. Series motor 3. Definite no-load speed
D. Shunt motor 4. Is never started without load
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 1 3 2
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 3 1 4 2
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MCQ 104
A synchronous motor is operated from a bus voltage of 1.0 pu and

is drawing 1.0 pu zero power factor leading current. Its synchronous
reactance is 0.5 pu. What is the excitation emf of the motor ?
(A) 2.0
(B) 1.5
(C) 1.0
(D) 0.5
MCQ 105
In the measurement of Xd , Xq (in ohms), following data are obtained

by the slip test on a salient pole machine :
Id max = 10 A
Id min = 6.5 A
Vd max = 30 V
Vd min = 25 V
Which one of the following is correct ?
(A) Xd = 3, Xq = 3.86
(B) Xd = 4.615, Xq = 2.5
(C) Xd = 3, Xq = 2.5
(D) Xd = 4.61, Xq = 3.86
MCQ 106
What are the conditions to be satisfied for alternator to be synchronised

with an incoming supply ?
1. Equal voltage
2. Equal frequency
3. Same power rating
4. Same phase sequence
(A) 2, 3 and 4
(B) 3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 4
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MCQ 107
The stator and the rotor of a 3-phase, 4-pole wound rotor induction
motor are excited, respectively, from a 50 Hz and a 30 Hz source of
appropriate voltage. Neglecting all losses, what is/are the possible
no-load speed/speeds at which the motor would run ?
(A) 1500 rpm and 900 rpm
(B) 2400 rpm and 600 rpm
(C) 2400 rpm only
(D) 600 rpm only
MCQ 108
A starting torque of 80 Nm is developed in an induction motor by
an auto-transformer starter with a tapping of 30%. If the tapping of
auto-transformer starter is 60%, then what is the starting torque ?
(A) 40 Nm
(B) 160 Nm
(C) 240 Nm
(D) 320 Nm
MCQ 109
Which of the following methods are suitable for the speed control of
squirrel cage induction motors ?
1. Voltage control
2. Rotor resistance control
3. Frequency control
4. Pole changing method
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) 2, 3 and 4
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 4
MCQ 110
A capacitor-start single-phase induction motor is used for :
(A) Easy to start loads
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(B) Medium start loads

(C) Hard to start loads
(D) Any type of start loads
MCQ 111
In hand-tool applications, which one of the following single-phase

motors is used ?
(A) Shaded pole motor
(B) Capacitor start motor
(C) Capacitor run motor
(D) AC series motor
MCQ 112
What is the phase displacement between primary and secondary

voltages for a star-delta, 3-phase transformer connection shown above
?
(A) 30c lagging
(B) 30c leading
(C) 0c
(D) 180c
MCQ 113
What is the shunt resistance component in equivalent circuit obtained

by no load test of an induction motor representative of ?
(A) windage and frictional losses only
(B) core losses only
(C) core, windage and frictional losses
(D) copper losses
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MCQ 114
A 400 V D.C. shunt motor takes 5 A at no-load. Ra = 0.5 Ω, R f = 200 Ω

. What is the ratio of speed from full load to no-load, when the D.C.
shunt motor takes 50 A on full load ?
(A) 0.94
(B) 0.8
(C) 0.6
(D) 0.4
MCQ 115
A linear ac servomotor must have :

(A) High rotor resistance
(B) High rotor reactance
(C) A large air gap
(D) Both high rotor resistance and reactance
MCQ 116
A wound rotor induction motor runs with a slip of 0.03 when

developing full load torque. Its rotor resistance is 0.25 ohm per phase.
If an external resistance of 0.50 ohm per phase is connected across
the slip rings. What is the slip for full torque ?
(A) 0.03
(B) 0.06
(C) 0.09
(D) 0.1
MCQ 117
Match List I (Characteristics) with List II (Relation) and select the

List I List II
A. Open circuit characteristics 1. V v.I f
B. Internal characteristics 2. E 0 v.I f
C. External characteristics 3. E v.Ia
D. Load saturation curve 4. V v.I
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Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 2 3 4 1
MCQ 118
In the block diagram of a separately excited dc motor, how does the
armature indeed emf appear as ?
(A) Positive feedback
(B) Negative feedback
(C) Disturbance input
(D) Output
Direction : The following two items consist of two statements, one
labelled as Assertion ‘A’ and the other labelled as Reason ‘R’. You are
to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion
A and the Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers
to these items using the codes given below :
Codes :
A
MCQ 119
Assertion (A) : For obtaining improved magnetic properties, the
transformer magnetic core is assembled using cold-rolled silicon-steel
sheets.
Reason (R) : The laminations for the core could be cut out of the
cold-rolled silicon steel sheets, cutting either in the direction of rolling
or transverse there of, without affective the magnetic properties in
any way.
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MCQ 120
Assertion (A) : In a d.c. generator, even though the armature magnetic

field is in quadrature with the main magnetic field, each considered
alone, the resultant magnetic field due to interaction of both the
fields is shifted backwards by certain angle from the geometrical
neutral axis depending upon the load.
Reason (R) : In a d.c. generator, the trailing pole-tips get magnetically
saturated as the load reaches its rated value.
YEAR 2004
MCQ 121
The diagram given below shows the connection of a four-wire

delta bank for obtaining a 3-phase 4-wire distribution system. The
secondary voltages between the terminals are as indicated.
What is the voltage between the terminals b and d in the above system
when the primary side is energized from an appropriate symmetrical
3-phase system ?
(A) 230/ 2 V
(B) 230/ 3 V
(C) 115 # 3V
(D) 115 # 2V
MCQ 122
If per unit impedance of two transformers connected in parallel are

not equal, then which one of the following statements is correct ?
(A) The power factor of the two transformers will be different from
that of the connected load
(B) Transformers will get overloaded
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(C) Dead short circuit occurs

(D) The transformer with higher per unit impedance will share more
load.
MCQ 123
Match List I (Machine) with List II (Performance) and select the

correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
A. Three phase induction 1. Adjustable speed
motor
B. Synchronous motor 2. High starting torque
C. D.C. series motor 3. Not self-starting
D. D.C. shunt motor 4. Self-starting
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
MCQ 124
In a d.c. machine, for the same value of φ, Z and N ; which one of the
following statements is correct ?
(A) Armature e.m.f. is more with wave winding than with lap winding
(B) Armature e.m.f. is less with wave winding than with lap winding
(C) Armature e.m.f. depends on whether the machine is running as a
motor or a generator
(D) Armature e.m.f. is the same as long as the flux density in the air
gap remains the same
MCQ 125
Match List I (Constructional Components) with List II (Machines)

and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
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List I List II
A. Damper bars 1. Cylindrical-rotor
synchronous generator
B. Equalizer rings 2. Salient pole synchronous
motor
C. Skewed slots 3. Squirrel-cage induction
motor
D. Water-cooling ducts 4. Direct current generator
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 4 3 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 1 4 3 2
(D) 2 3 4 1
MCQ 126
A d.c. shunt motor is excited from an alternating power frequency

voltage source. Its brush-axis is rotated by an angle α from the
geometrical neutral axis. The torque developed will be proportional
to which one of the following ?
(A) sin α
(B) cos α
(C) tan α
(D) cos 2α
MCQ 127
Four types of d.c. generators of constant speed are considered (List

I). Their external characteristics at constant speed are given in List
II. Match List I (Type of d.c. generator) with List II (External
characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below :
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Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 1 4 2 3
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 2 4 1 3
MCQ 128
Consider the following statements : The speed of a d.c. motor can be
controlled by the variation of
1. armature voltage
2. field current
3. armature circuit resistance
4. angle of brush shift
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 129
What is the increase in the torque expressed as percentage of initial
torque, if the current drawn by a d.c. series motor is increased from
10 A to 12 A (Neglect saturation) ?
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(A) 21%
(B) 25%
(C) 41%
(D) 44%
MCQ 130
Consider the following statements :

In a d.c. machine, iron loss occurs in
1. armature core
2. yoke
3. pole cores
4. pole shoes
(A) 1 and 4
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 3
MCQ 131
Four important parameters of alternators have comparatively larger

or smaller values. In comparison to a steam turbine driven alternator,
a hydraulically driven machine will have which one of the following
combinations ?
Number of Axial length Number of Operating

armature of armature poles speed
conductors
(A) smaller larger smaller higher
(B) larger smaller larger lower
(C) larger larger smaller lower
(D) smaller smaller larger higher
MCQ 132
Which one of the following is the primary reason for placing field on
rotor in an alternator ?
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(A) Smaller power in field circuit

(B) Insulation of high voltage is made easy on stator than on rotor
(C) Large power in stator
(D) Large current in the stator
MCQ 133
Consider the following :
1. Supply voltage
2. Excitation current
3. Maximum value of load angle
The maximum power developed by a synchronous motor is a function
of which of the above ?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 134
When a 3-phase alternator is suddenly short-circuited at its terminals,
the initial value of the short-circuit current is limited by which one
of the following ?
(A) Subtransient reactance x'' d
(B) Transient reactance x' d
(C) Synchronous reactance xs
(D) Sum of x'' d , x' d and xs
MCQ 135
Which one of the following methods gives more accurate results for
determination of voltage regulation of an alternator ?
(A) m.m.f method
(B) Synchronous impedance method
(C) Potier triangle method
(D) American Institution Standard method
MCQ 136
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Which one of the following statements is correct ?

In a salient pole synchronous machine the air gap is
(A) uniform under the whole pole shoe
(B) least under the middle of the pole shoe and increases outwards
(C) largest under the middle of the pole shoe and decreases outwards
(D) least at one end of the pole shoe and increases to the maximum
value at the other end.
MCQ 137
Which one of the following is not a necessary condition to be satisfied

for synchronizing an incoming alternator to an already operating
alternator ?
(A) Same voltage magnitude
(B) Same frequency
(C) Same prime mover speed
(D) Same phase sequence
MCQ 138
Which one of the following statements is correct ? A smaller air gap

in a polyphase induction motor helps to
(A) reduce the changes of crawling
(B) increase the starting torque
(C) reduce the chance of cogging
(D) reduce the magnetizing current
MCQ 139

In an induction motor, if the air gap is increased,
(A) its speed will reduce
(B) its efficiency will improve
(C) its power factor will reduce
(D) its breakdown torque will reduce
MCQ 140
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In a 3-phase induction motor, the torque developed is maximum
when the rotor circuit resistance per phase is equal to
(A) rotor leakage reactance per phase at standstill
(B) slip times the rotor leakage reactance per phase at standstill
(C) stator resistance per phase
(D) stator leakage reactance per phase
MCQ 141
The supply voltage to an induction motor is reduced by 10%. By

what percentage, approximately, will the maximum torque decrease ?
(A) 5%
(B) 10%
(C) 20%
(D) 40%
MCQ 142
Consider the following curve
Which of the following characteristics of the induction motor are

represented by the above curve ?
x-axis y-axis
A. Output p.f.
B. Speed p.f.
C. Load efficiency
D. Speed torque
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MCQ 143
A squirrel-cage induction motor having a rated slip of 4% on full load
has a starting torque same as the full load torque. Which one of the
following statements is correct ?
The starting current is
(A) equal to the full load current
(B) twice the full load current
(C) four times the full load current
(D) five times the full load current
MCQ 144
Which one of the following types of motors is most suitable for a
computer printer drive ?
(A) Reluctance motor
(B) Hysteresis motor
(C) Shaded pole motor
(D) Steppzer motor
MCQ 145
For a reluctance type motor, if the stator magnetic field angular
velocity is ω and the actual rotor angular velocity is ωr , then which one
of the following equations is satisfied if the average electromagnetic
torque is not zero ?
(A) ω = ωr /2
(B) ω = ωr
(C) ω = 2ωr
(D) ω = 4ωr
MCQ 146
When a single phase induction motor is excited with single phase a.c.
voltage, the magnetic field set up is equivalent to
(A) two fields, rotating in opposite directions with different speeds
(B) two fields, rotating at synchronous speed in opposite directions
(C) two fields, rotating at synchronous speed
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(D) two fields rotating in the same direction but at different speeds
Direction : The following six items consist of two statements, one
Codes :
A
MCQ 147
Assertion (A) : A single-phase induction motor is not self-starting as

such.
Reason (R) : A single-phase induction motor develops only pulsating
magnetic field which provides zero torque at standstill.
MCQ 148
Assertion (A) : In the “3-point” type of starter of a d.c. series motor,

the “holding coil” for holding the starter handle in the “ON” stud is
connected in such a manner that it is short-circuited when the “over
load” relay picks up.
Reason (R) : In a d.c. series motor starter, to guard against “racing”
due to sudden large reduction of shaft-load, the “holding coil” is
connected in series with the armature circuit and the series field
winding.
MCQ 149
Assertion (A) : A synchronous motor operating from constant voltage

and constant frequency source has a substantially constant resultant
air-gap flux.
Reason (R) : If the d.c. field current in this motor can set up the
required resultant air-gap flux, the lagging reactive volt-amperes
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drawn from a.c. source is zero.
MCQ 150
Assertion (A) : Transformer is not used in a d.c. line.

Reason (R) : Losses in the d.c. circuit are not negligible.
MCQ 151
Assertion (A) : 3-connected tertiary windings tend to act as an

automatic feedback control system.
Reason (R) : In the event of unbalanced secondary load currents,
both secondary and primary load voltages are restored to their
normal phase magnitude and angle.
MCQ 152
Assertion (A) : If the load requirement of a synchronous motor

exceeds the pull-out torque, the synchronous motor action is lost.
Reason (R) : Rotor and stator fields are no longer stationary with
respect to each other.
YEAR 2003
MCQ 153
The direction of rotation of a d.c. series motor can be reversed

(A) By interchanging supply terminals
(B) By interchanging field terminals
(C) Either by interchanging supply terminals or by interchanging
field terminals
(D) By interchanging supply terminals as well as field terminals
MCQ 154
Match List I (Machine) with List II (Graph) and select the correct
answer :
List I List II
A. DC motor 1. Circle diagram
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B. DC generator 2. V-curve
C. Alternator 3. Open circuit characteristics
D. Induction Motor 4. Speed-Torque
characteristics
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 4 1 2
MCQ 155
The current drawn by a 120 V d.c. motor with back emf of 110 V and
armature resistance of 0.4 ohm is
(A) 4 A
(B) 25 A
(C) 274 A
(D) 300 A
MCQ 156
Armature torque of a d.c. motor is function of which of the following

factors ?
1. Speed
2. Field Flux
3. Armature Current
4. Residual Magnetism
(A) 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 2
MCQ 157
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The dummy coils in d.c. machines are useful to

A. Increase the efficiency
B. Improve the commutation
C. Reduce the cost of the machine
D. Maintain mechanical balance of armature
MCQ 158
The speed of a d.c. shunt motor may be varied by varying
1. Field current
2. Supply voltage
3. Armature circuit
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 3
MCQ 159
If the field of a synchronous motor is under-excited, the power factor
will be
(A) Lagging
(B) Leading
(C) Unity
(D) More than unity
MCQ 160
Which of the following graphs represents the speed-torque
characteristic of a synchronous motor ?
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MCQ 161
Match List I (Machine components) with List II (Functions) and

select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Damper winding 1. Used in synchronous motor to provide
starting torque
B. Interpole winding 2. Used in d.c. generator to neutralize
the reactance voltage and cross-
magnetizing effect of armature
reaction
C. End ring 3. Used to short circuit rotor bars of
cage type induction motor
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D. Conservator 4. Used to protect transformers from

damage when oil expands due to rise
in temperature
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 162
An induction motor having 8 poles runs at 727.5 rpm. If the supply

frequency is 50 Hz, the emf in the rotor will have a frequency of
(A) 1.5 Hz
(B) 48.5 Hz
(C) 51.5 Hz
(D) 75 Hz
MCQ 163
The synchronous reactance is the

(A) Reactance due to armature reaction of the machine
(B) Reactance due to leakage flux
(C) Combined reactance due to leakage flux and armature reaction
(D) Reactance either due to armature reaction or leakage flux.
MCQ 164
Match List I (Type of AC Winding) with List II (Feature of AC

Windings) and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Single Layer 1. Coil span and pole pitch are
equal
B. Double Layer 2. Coil span is shorter than
pole pitch
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C. Full pitch 3. Number of slots is equal to

number of coils
D. Chorded 4. Number of slots is twice the
number of coils
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 4 1 2
MCQ 165
Match List I (Machines) with List II (Tests) and select the correct
answer :
List I List II
A. Transformer 1. Slip test
B. DC motor 2. Blocked Rotor test
C. Alternator 3. Sumpner’s test
D. Induction motor 4. Swinburne’s test
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 1 2
MCQ 166
The leakage reactance of a three-phase alternator determined by

performing
(A) Open circuit and zero power factor tests
(B) Zero power factor and slip tests
(C) Open-circuit and short-circuit tests
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(D) Short-circuit and slip tests
MCQ 167
Consider the following types of single-phase motors :
1. Capacitor start induction motor
2. Capacitor start and run induction motor
3. Permanent split capacitor motor
4. Shaded pole motor
The correct sequence of these in the ascending order of magnitude of
starting torque is
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 2, 3, 4, 1
(C) 3, 4, 2, 1
(D) 4, 3, 2, 1
MCQ 168
Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of an
induction motor ?
(A) The maximum torque will depend on rotor resistance
(B) Although the maximum torque does not depend on rotor
resistance, yet the speed at which maximum torque is produced
depends on rotor resistance
(C) The maximum torque will not depend on standstill rotor reactance
(D) The slip of induction motor decreases as torque increases
MCQ 169
The crawling in the induction motor is caused by
(A) Improper design of stator laminations
(B) Low voltages supply
(C) High loads
(D) Harmonics developed in motor
MCQ 170
The rotor slots are slightly skewed in squirrel-cage induction motor to
(A) increase the strengths of rotor bars
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(B) Reduce the magnetic hum and locking tendency of rotor

(C) Economise on the copper to be used
(D) Provide ease of fabrication
MCQ 171
The injected e.m.f. in the rotor of induction motor must have

(A) The same frequency as the slip frequency
(B) The same phase as the rotor emf
(C) A high value for satisfactory speed control
(D) The same phase as the rotor e.m.f. and a high value for satisfactory
speed control
MCQ 172
In an induction motor, when the number of stator slots is equal to an

integral multiple of rotor slots
(A) There may be a discontinuity in torque-slip characteristics
(B) A high starting torque will be available
(C) The maximum torque will be high
(D) The machine may fail to start
MCQ 173
The use of higher flux density in the transformer design

(A) Reduces the weight per kVA
(B) Increases the weight per kVA
(C) Has no relation with the weight of transformer
(D) Increases the weight per kW
MCQ 174
The function of oil in a transformer is to provide

(A) Insulation and cooling
(B) Protection against lightning
(C) Protection against short circuit
(D) Lubrication
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MCQ 175
A coil of 1000 turns is wound on a core. A current of 1 A flowing
through the coil creates a core flux of 1 mWb. The energy stored in
the magnetic field is
(A) 0.25 J
(B) 0.5 J
(C) 1 J
(D) 2 J
MCQ 176
Consider the following statements relating to the constructional
features of a large power transformer :
1. The conservator is used to maintain the level of oil in the
transformer tank
2. The bushing is using to protect transformer insulation against
lightning over-voltages
3. The Buchholz relay is an over current relay
4. Silica gel is used to absorb moisture
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 177
Two transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending
upon their
(A) Ratings
(B) Leakage reactance
(C) Efficiency
(D) Per unit impedance
MCQ 178
A 1 kVA, 200/100 V, 50 Hz, single-phase transformer gave the
following test results on 50 Hz.
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OC (LV side) : 100 V, 20 watts

SC (HV side) : 5 A, 25 watts
It is assumed that no-load loss components are equally divided. The
above test were then conducted on the same transformer at 40 Hz.
Test results were :
OC (HV) : 160 V, W1 watts
SC (LV) 10 A, W2 watts
Neglecting skin effect, W1 and W2 will be
(A) W1 = 16 watts,W2 = 25 watts
(B) W1 = 25 watts,W2 = 31.25 watts
(C) W1 = 20 watts,W2 = 20 watts
(D) W1 = 14.4 watts,W2 = 25 watts
Direction : The following four items consists of two statements, one

to these items using the codes given below.
Codes :
A
(C) A is true and R is false
MCQ 179
Assertion (A) : DC series motors are suitable for cranes.

Reason (R) : DC series motors provide high starting torque
MCQ 180
Assertion (A) : The short circuit ratio (SCR) of a three-phase

alternator should be high.
Reason (R) : A high value of SCR will decrease the value of voltage
regulation and will increase the maximum power output.
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MCQ 181
Assertion (A) : Single-phase induction motor is not self-starting.

Reason (R) : No rotating magnetic field is set up in the air gap of a
single-phase induction motor.
MCQ 182
Assertion (A) : A double-cage induction motor has good starting

characteristics.
Reason (R) : At starting, a large portion of starting current flows in
the bottom cage.
YEAR 2002
MCQ 183
A d.c. series motor is accidentally connected to single-phase a.c.

supply. The torque produced will be
(A) of zero average value
(B) oscillating
(C) steady and unidirectional
(D) pulsating and unidirectional
MCQ 184
The ‘synchronous-impedance method’ of finding the voltage regulation

by a cylindrical rotor alternator is generally considered as
(A) a pessimistic method because saturation is not considered
(B) an optimistic method because saturation is not considered
(C) a fairly accurate method even if power factor is not taken into
account while determining synchronous impedance
(D) a fairly accurate method when power factor is taken into account
while determining synchronous impedance.
MCQ 185
Generally the no-load losses of an electrical machine is represented in

its equivalent circuit by a
(A) parallel resistance with a low value
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(B) series resistance with a low value

(C) parallel resistance with a high value
(D) series resistance with a high value
MCQ 186
The power factor of a synchronous motor

(A) improves with increase in excitation and may even become
leading at high excitations
(B) decreases with increase in excitation
(C) is independent of its excitation
(D) increases with loading for a given excitation
MCQ 187
When the excitation of normally operating unloaded salient-pole

synchronous motor suddenly gets disconnected, it continues to run
as a
(A) Schrage motor
(B) Spherical motor
(C) Switched-reluctance motor
(D) Variable-reluctance motor
MCQ 188
A 6-pole, 3-phase alternator running at 1000 rpm supplies to an 8-pole,

3-phase induction motor which has a rotor current of frequency 2 Hz.
The speed at which the motor operates is
(A) 1000 rpm
(B) 960 rpm
(C) 750 rpm
(D) 720 rpm
MCQ 189
For maximum current during ‘Slip Test’ on a synchronous machine,

the armature mmf aligns along
(A) d-axis
(B) q-axis
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(C) 45c to d-axis

(D) 45c to q-axis
MCQ 190
Match List I (Name of test) with List II (Result) and select the
correct answer :
List I List II
A. Open circuit and short 1. Leakage reactance
circuit tests
B. Open circuit and zero 2. Direct axis synchronous
power factor tests reactance
C. Slip test 3. Quadrature axis synchronous
reactance
D. Maximum lagging current 4. Ratio of direct axis
test synchronous reactance to
quadrature axis synchronous
reactance
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 2 1 3 4
MCQ 191
A 3-phase 50 MVA,10 kV generator has a reactance of 0.2 ohm per

phase. Hence the per-unit value of the reactance on a base of 100
MVA, 25 kV will be
(A) 1.25
(B) 0.625
(C) 0.032
(D) 0.32
MCQ 192
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The results of a ‘Slip Test’ for determining direct-axis (Xd ) and

quadrature-axis (Xq) reactance of a star-connected, salient-pole
alternator are given below :
Phase values : Vmax = 108 V;Vmin = 96 V, I max = 12 A, I min = 10 A .
Hence the two reactances will be
(A) Xd = 10.8 ohms and Xq = 8 ohms
(B) Xd = 9 ohms and Xq = 9.6 ohms
(C) Xd = 9.6 ohms and Xq = 9 ohms
(D) Xd = 8 ohms and Xq = 10.8 ohms
MCQ 193
Stepper motors are widely used because of

(A) wide speed range
(B) large rating
(C) no need for field control
(D) compatibility with digital systems
MCQ 194
A 2-phase servomotor in control system uses

(A) drag-cup rotor
(B) solid cylindrical rotor without slots or windings
(C) ordinary squirrel-cage rotor
(D) slip-ring rotor with inherent low rotor resistance
MCQ 195
Capacitance in a single-phase induction motor is used for

(A) improving the power factor
(B) improving the starting torque
(C) starting the motor
(D) reducing the harmonics
MCQ 196
Match List I (Transformer) with List II (Voltage ratio) and select the
correct answer :
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List I List II
A. Power transformer 1. 230 V/230 V
B. Auto transformer 2. 220 V/240 V
C. Welding transformer 3. 400 V/100 V
D. Isolation transformer 4. 132 kV/11 kV
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 2 4 3 1
MCQ 197
A two-winding transformer is used as an auto-transformer. The
kVA rating of the auto-transformer compared to the two-winding
transformer will be
(A) 3 times
(B) 2 times
(C) 1.5 times
(D) same
MCQ 198
A 20 kVA, 2000/200 V, 1-phase transformer has name-plate leakage
impedance of 8%. Voltage required to be applied on the high-voltage
side to circulate full-load current with the low-voltage winding short-
circuited will be
(A) 16 V
(B) 56.56 V
(C) 160 V
(D) 568.68 V
MCQ 199
The full-load copper-loss and iron-loss of a transformer are 6400 W
and 5000 W respectively. The copper-loss and iron-loss at half load
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will be, respectively

(A) 3200 W and 2500 W
(B) 3200 W and 5200 W
(C) 1600 W and 1250 W
(D) 1600 W and 5000 W
MCQ 200
In a 100 kVA , 1100/220 V, 50 Hz single-phase transformer with 2000

turns on the high-voltage side, the open-circuit test result give 200 V,
91 A, 5 kW on low-voltage side. The core-loss component of current
is, approximately
(A) 9.1 A
(B) 22.7 A
(C) 45.0 A
(D) 91 A
MCQ 201
Match List I (Types of electrical loads) with List-II (Torque-speed

characteristics) and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Hoist 1. Torque \ ^speedh2
B. Fans 2. Torque \ ^speedh
C. Machine Tools (Lathe, 3. Constant Torque
Milling machine etc.)
D. Loads with fluid friction 4. Torque \ 1/ ^speedh
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 3 1 2 4
MCQ 202
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For a given torque, reducing the diverter-resistance of a d.c. series

motor
(A) increases its speed but armature current remains the same
(B) increases its speed demanding more armature current
(C) decreases its speed demanding less armature current
(D) decreases its speed but armature current remains the same
MCQ 203
Match List I (Types of motors) with List II (Characteristics) and

List I List II
A. d.c. series motor 1. Constant speed
B. d.c. shunt motor 2. High starting torque
C. 3-phase induction motor 3. Low starting torque
D. Synchronous motor 4. Poor stability
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 4 3 1
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1
MCQ 204
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Commutation 1. Inductive load
B. V-curves 2. Capacitive load
C. Free wheeling diode 3. Interpole
D. Overlap 4. Source inductance
5. Synchronous motor
Codes :
A B C D
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(A) 3 5 1 4
(B) 2 4 3 5
(C) 3 4 1 5
(D) 2 5 3 4
MCQ 205
Possible three-to-three phase transformer connection for parallel
operation is
(A) Δ − Y to Δ − Y
(B) Δ − Δ to Δ − Y
(C) Y − Y to Δ − Y
(D) Δ − Y to Y − Δ
MCQ 206
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Silica gel 1. Bushing
B. Porcelain 2. Buccholz relay
C. Mercury 3. Tank
D. Fins 4. Breather
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 1 2 3
MCQ 207
A 4 kVA, 400/200 V single-phase transformer has resistance of 0.02
p.u. and reactance of 0.06 p.u. Its actual resistance and reactance
referred to h.v. side, are respectively
(A) 0.2 ohm and 0.6 ohm
(B) 0.8 ohm and 2.4 ohm
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(C) 0.08 ohm and 0.24 ohm

(D) 2 ohm and 6 ohm
MCQ 208
A certain R-L series combination is connected across a 50 Hz single-
phase ac supply. If the instantaneous power drawn was found to be
negative for 2 milliseconds in one cycle, the ‘power factor angle’ of
the current must be
(A) 9c
(B) 18c
(C) 36c
(D) 45c
MCQ 209
Stepper motors are mostly used for
(A) high power requirements
(B) control system applications
(C) very high speed of operation
(D) very low speed of operation
MCQ 210
A delta/star transformer has a phase-to-phase voltage transformation
ratio of K
c K = star phase voltage m

delta phase voltage
The line-to-line voltage ratio of star/delta connection is given by

(A) K/ 3
(B) K
(C) K 3
(D) 3 /K
MCQ 211
Two 10 kV/440 V, 1-phase transformers of ratings 600 kVA and
350 kVA are connected in parallel to share a load of 800 kVA. The
reactances of the transformers, referred to the secondary side are
0.0198 Ω and 0.0304 Ω respectively (resistances negligible). The load
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shared by the two transformer will be, respectively

(A) 484.5 kVA and 315.5 kVA
(B) 315.5 kVA and 484.5 kVA
(C) 533 kVA and 267 kVA
(D) 267 kVA and 533 kVA
MCQ 212
Two transformers, with equal voltage ratio and negligible excitation

current, connected in parallel, share load in the ratio of their kVA
rating only, if their p.u. impedances (based on their own kVA) are
(A) equal
(B) in the inverse ratio of their ratings
(C) in the direct ratio of their ratings
(D) purely reactive
Direction : The following three items consist of two statements, one
Codes :
A
MCQ 213
Assertion (A) : Even at no load a large three-phase squirrel-cage

induction motor is started at reduced voltage.
Reason (R) : If a large three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor
with no load is started at full voltage, it is damaged.
MCQ 214
Assertion (A) : A single-phase induction motor is not self-starting.

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Reason (R) : A three-phase induction motor is self-starting.
MCQ 215
Assertion (A) : The distribution transformers are designed for
minimum core losses.
Reason (R) : Primary windings of distribution transformers are
energized throughout the day.
YEAR 2001
MCQ 216
In an electromechanical energy conversion device, the developed
torque depends upon
(A) stator field strength and torque angle
(B) stator field and rotor field strengths
(C) stator field and rotor field strengths and the torque angle
(D) stator field strength only
MCQ 217
Consider the following statements :
The use of interpoles in dc machines is to counteract the
1. reactance voltage
2. demagnetizing effect of armature mmf in the commutating zone
3. cross-magnetizing effects of armature mmf in the commutating
zone
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 3 alone
MCQ 218
In an alternator, if m is the number of slots per pole per phase and
γ is the slot pitch angle, then the breadth or the distribution factor
for the armature winding is
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γ
sin
(A) 2
mγ
m sin
2
mγ
sin a
(B) 2 k
γ
m sin a k
2
γ
m sin
(C) 2
mγ
sin
2
mγ
sin a
(D) 2 k
γ
sin a k
2
MCQ 219
The current drawn by a 220 V dc motor of armature resistance 0.5 Ω
and back emf 200 V is
(A) 40 A
(B) 44 A
(C) 400 A
(D) 440 A
MCQ 220
Match List I (Type of machine) with List II (Characteristics/
application) and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. dc shunt generator 1. Electric traction
B. dc series motor regulation 2. Has good voltage
C. Level compounded dc 3. Must have residual flux
generator
D. dc series generator 4. Used as boosters
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 4 2 1 3
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(D) 3 1 2 4
MCQ 221
A dc shunt generator when driven without connecting field winding

shows an open circuit terminal voltage of 12 V. When field winding
is connected and excited, the terminal voltage drops to zero because
(A) field resistance is higher than critical resistance
(B) there is no residual magnetism in the field circuit
(C) field winding has got wrongly connected
(D) there is a fault in armature circuit
MCQ 222
Match List I (dc motors) with List II (Characteristics) labelled (1, 2,

3 and 4) and select the correct answer :
List I
A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differential compound motor
List II
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 3 1 2 4
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(D) 4 2 1 3
MCQ 223
In the ‘V’ curve shown in the above figure for a synchronous motor,
the parameter of y and x coordinates are, respectively
(A) armature current and field current
(B) power factor and field current
(C) armature current and torque
(D) torque and field current
MCQ 224
The advantage of the double squirrel-cage induction motor over single

cage rotor is that its
(A) efficiency is higher
(B) power factor is higher
(C) slip is larger
(D) starting current is lower
MCQ 225
An induction motor when started on load does not accelerate up to

full speed but runs at 1/7 th of the rated speed. The motor is said
to be
(A) locking
(B) plugging
(C) crawling
(D) cogging
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MCQ 226
Match List I (Equivalent circuit parameter) with List II (Values) for

a 50 MVA three phase alternator and select the correct answer :
List I List II
A. Armature resistance 1. 1 pu
B. Synchronous reactance 2. 0.1 pu
C. Leakage reactance 3. 0.01 pu
Codes :
A B C
(A) 1 2 3
(B) 3 1 2
(C) 3 2 1
(D) 1 3 2
MCQ 227
Synchronous condenser means

(A) a synchronous motor with capacitor connected across stator
terminals to improve pf
(B) a synchronous motor operating at full load with leading pf
(C) an over-excited synchronous motor partially supplying mechanical
load, and also improving pf of the system to which it is connected
(D) an over-excited synchronous motor operating at no-load with
leading pf used in large power stations for improvement of pf
MCQ 228
Match List I (Tests) with List II (Machines) and select the correct
answer :
List I List II
A. No-load and blocked rotor 1. Transformer
test
B. Sumpner’s test 2. Induction motor
C. Swinburne’s test 3. Synchronous motor
4. dc motor
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Codes :
A B C
(A) 1 4 2
(B) 2 1 4
(C) 3 4 2
(D) 3 1 4
MCQ 229
Match List I (Regulation method) with List II (Relevant phasor) and

List I List II
A. Synchronous impedance 1. emf phasor
method
B. mmf mehtod 2. Predominantly mmf phasor
C. Zero power factor (ZPF) 3. Both emf and mmf phasors
method
D. American Standard 4. emf and mmf phasors
Association method including saturation
Codes :
A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 2 1 4 3
MCQ 230
In a cylindrical rotor synchronous machine, the phasor addition of

stator and rotor mmfs is possible because
(A) two mmfs are rotating in opposite direction
(B) two mmfs are rotating in same direction at different speed
(C) two mmfs are stationary with respect to each other
(D) one mmfs is stationary and the other mmf is rotating
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MCQ 231
The rotor power output of 3-phase induction motor is 15 kW. The
rotor copper losses at a slip of 4% will be
(A) 600 W
(B) 625 W
(C) 650 W
(D) 700 W
MCQ 232
Skewing of the rotor in a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor
reduces
(A) noise, parasitic torque, starting torque and pullout torque
(B) noise and parasitic torque, but increases starting torque and
pullout torque
(C) noise and pullout torque, but increases parasitic torque and
starting torque
(D) noise, parasitic torque and starting torque, but increases pullout
torque
MCQ 233
In a shaded-pole induction motor, the rotor runs from the
(A) shaded portion to the unshaded portion of the pole while the flux
in the former leads that of the latter
(B) shaded portion to the unshaded portion of the pole while the flux
in the former lags that in the latter
(C) unshaded portion to the shaded portion while the flux in the
former leads that in the latter
(D) unshaded portion to the shaded portion while the flux in the
former lags that in the latter
MCQ 234
The torque of a reluctance motor can be effectively increased by
(A) increasing reluctance of the magnetic circuit along the direct axis
(B) decreasing the reluctance of the magnetic circuit along the
quadrature axis
(C) increasing the ratio of the quadrature axis reluctance to direct
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axis reluctance
(D) decreasing the ratio of quadrature axis reluctance to direct axis
reluctance
MCQ 235
The starting current of a 3φ induction motor is 5 times the rated

current, while the rated slip is 4%. The ratio of starting torque to
full-load torque is
(A) 0.6
(B) 0.8
(C) 1.0
(D) 1.2
MCQ 236
A single-phase transformer when supplied from 220 V, 50 Hz has eddy

current loss of 50 W. If the transformer is connected to a voltage of
330 V, 50 Hz, the eddy current loss will be
(A) 168.75 W
(B) 112.5 W
(C) 75 W
(D) 50 W
MCQ 237
In case of auto-transformers, which of the following statements are

correct ?
1. An auto-transformer requires less copper as compared to a
conventional, 2-winding transformer of the same capacity.
2. An auto-transformer provides isolation between the primary and
secondary windings
3. An auto-transformer has less leakage reactance as compared to
the conventional, 2-winding transformer of the same capacity.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3
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(D) 2 and 3
MCQ 238
If Pc and Psc represent core and full-load ohmic losses respectively,

the maximum kVA delivered to load corresponding to maximum
efficiency is equal to rated kVA multiplied by
(A) Pc /Psc
(B) Pc /Psc
(C) ^Pc /Psc h2
(D) ^Psc /Pc h2
MCQ 239
Match List I (Motors) with List II (Applications) and select the

correct answer :
List I List II
A. dc series motor 1. Shearing and pressing
B. Squirrel-cage induction 2. Haulage and hoisting
motor
C. dc shunt motor 3. Rolling mill
Codes :
A B C
(A) 1 2 3
(B) 2 3 1
(C) 3 1 2
(D) 3 2 1
MCQ 240
Switched reluctance motor means

(A) salient pole synchronous motor without excitation winding
(B) a stepper motor with salient poles
(C) synchronous motor with salient poles on stator and rotor
(D) a stepper motor with closed loop control and with rotor position
sensor
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IES Electrical Engineering Topic wise Questions

Consider the following statements:

In the equivalent circuit of a double-cage induction motor, the two

A 3-phase squirrel-cage induction motor is started by means of a

star/delta switch. What is the starting current of the motor ?

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

The graph shown below represents which characteristic of a d.c. shunt

(A) Internal characteristic

When is the mechanical power developed by a d.c. motor maximum ?

Match List I (DC machine quantity) with List II (Relation) and

C. Generated e.m.f. 3. αEb /φ

A shunt generator has a critical field resistance of 200 Ω at a speed

Which one of the following curves represents the speed-torque

Match List I (Machine characteristic) with List II (Quantity) and

(B) Single-layer, fractional slot, short-pitched winding

Breakdown torque in a 3-phase induction motor of negligible stator

A balanced 3-phase induction motor runs at slip S . If ωs is its

Match List I (Method of speed control of 3-phase wound-type

Assertion (A) : Large synchronous machines are constructed with

If the armature current is increased to double its previous value, and

Neglecting all loses, how is the developed torque ^T h of a dc separately

A dc shunt generator is supplying a load of 1.8 kW at 200 V. Its

is the generated emf ?

The field flux method of speed control of dc shunt motor is generally

A 5 kW, 200 V dc shunt motor has armature resistance of 1 ohm and

When does a synchronous motor operate with leading power factor

A 10 pole, 25 Hz alternator is directly coupled to and is driven

(A) The armature current upon symmetrical 3-phase short circuit

If the full-load speed of a 3-speed, 50 Hz induction motor is 950 rpm,

Which one of the following is the correct statement ?

In a large power transformer, a “conservator” drum is provided above

A 500 kVA transformer has constant losses of 500 W and copper

On which of the following factors does hysteresis loss depend ?

(A) (Back emf)#(Armature current)

Which of the following are the variable losses in a rotating machine ?

Which of the following are true is respect of interpoles in dc machines

What are slot wedges in a dc machine, made of ?

An 8-pole single phase induction motor is running at 690 rpm. What

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of

In which one of the following is reluctance power developed ?

When the applied rated voltage per phase is reduced to one-half,

(B) 1/4 of the initial value

(C) Twice of the initial value

(D) 4 times of the initial value

The required load torque line intersects the resultant torque-speed

Which of the points on the torque-speed curve of the induction motor

If the load on an induction motor is increased from no load to full

Which one of the following is the type of single phase induction

(B) Split-phase type

A single phase induction motor is running at N r.p.m. Its synchronous

Which of the following parameters in an induction motor influences

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Assertion (A) : Under V/f control of induction motor, the maximum

A loss-less cylindrical rotor synchronous generator is floating on the

The resultant flux density in the air gap of a synchronous generator

A 50 kW d.c. shunt motor is loaded to draw rated armature current at

For a constant supply voltage, what are the effects of inserting a

Consider the following statements in respect of d.c. generators :

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A self-excited d.c. shunt generator, driven by its prime-mover at the

(C) One of the inter-pole connections is reversed

Wave winding is employed in a d.c. machine of