Transmission and Distribution

188) The null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at both ends
lies at
- Published on 23 Nov 15
a. Mid point
b. Either end
c. Two third distance from one end
d. One fourth distance from one end
Answer Explanation Related Ques
ANSWER: Mid point
190) Where the radial systems are generally employed?
a. Where power is generated at low voltage

b. Where power is generated at high voltage
c. Where power is generated at low voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load
d. Where power is generated at high voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load
ANSWER: Where power is generated at low voltage and substation is located at the centre of the load
191) What is the permissible limit of voltage variations allowed in the distribution
systems?
a. ± 2 %
b. ± 5 %
c. ± 10 %
d. ± 6 %
ANSWER: ± 6 %
The cost of material used in a distribution circuit per kVA of the distributed
power varies as
a. Square of linear dimensions of supply area.

b. Directly according to (supply area)2
c. Cube of linear dimensions of supply area
d. None of these
ANSWER: Directly according to (supply area)2

196) Why is the voltage rating of a multiple shell pin type insulator cannot be
increased beyond a limiting value?
a. The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal

b. The leakage path resistance starts reducing
c. The disruptive critical voltage for the material of the insulator is reached
d. The puncture voltage of the material of the insulator is reached
ANSWER: The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal

198) What is the safety factor of an insulator?
a. Puncture strength * Flash over voltage

b. Puncture strength / Flash over voltage
c. Flash over voltage / Puncture strength
d. None of these
ANSWER: Puncture strength / Flash over voltage

200) The number of discs in a string of insulators for 400 kV ac over head
transmission line lies in the range of
a. 32 – 33
b. 22 – 23
c. 15 – 16
d. 9 – 10
201) Why is the wavy structure of pin insulators used?
a. Increases mechanical strength.

b. Increases puncture strength.
c. Increases flash over voltage.
d. Increases thermal strength.
ANSWER: Increases flash over voltage.
202) What is the dielectric strength of porcelain?
a. 55 kV/cm.
b. 60 kV/cm.
c. 75 kV/cm.
d. 80 kV/cm.
ANSWER: 60 kV/cm.
206) What is the horizontal spacing between phase conductors of 132 kV
line?
a. 8 m.
b. 11 m.
c. 14 m.
d. 17 m.
ANSWER: 8 m.
209) What is the minimum horizontal clearance of a LV line from a residential
building?
a. 0.6 m.
b. 0.9 m.
c. 1.2 m.
d. 1.6 m.
ANSWER: 1.2 m.
208) If a 132 kV line passes over a residential building, what shall be the
minimum vertical clearance from the roof of the building?
a. 3 m.
b. 4.57 m.
c. 6.38 m.
d. 9.27 m.
ANSWER: 4.57 m.
210) What is the minimum clearance of HV lines from ground across the
streets?
a. 3 m.
b. 6 m.
c. 5 m.
d. 8 m.
ANSWER: 6 m.
212) What is the frequency of aeoline vibrations?
a. fα = 2 * (Vp / d) * 1000
b. fα = 2 * (Vp * d) * 1000
c. fα = 2 / (Vp * d) * 1000
d. fα = 2 / (Vp / d) * 1000
ANSWER: fα = 2 * (Vp / d) * 1000

213) Galloping in transmission line conductors arises due to
a. Asymmetrical layers of ice formation.

b. Vortex phenomenon in light winds.
c. Heavy weight of the line conductors.
d. Adoption of horizontal conductor configuration.
ANSWER: Asymmetrical layers of ice formation.

220) Safety factor is the ratio of
a. Working stress to breaking stress.

b. Breaking stress to working stress.
c. 1 / breaking stress.
d. 1 / working stress.
ANSWER: Breaking stress to working stress.

221) The maximum tension in a section of overhead line conductor between
two supports of unequal height occurs at
a. The higher support

b. The lower support
c. Midpoint of the conductors
d. None of these
ANSWER: The higher support

222) Sag is directly proportional to the square of span.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
225) Conductor sag should be kept
a. Minimum
b. Maximum
c. Zero
d. None of these
ANSWER: Minimum
224) What is the minimum safety factor in respect of the conductor tension?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1.5
229) What is the usual span of the RCC poles?
a. 250 – 400 m.
b. 80 – 150 m.
c. 50 – 105 m.
d. 10 – 75 m.
ANSWER: 80 – 150 m.
232) To prevent rotting oil the wooden poles which oil is impregnated to it?
a. Kerosene oil
b. Mineral oil
c. Creosote oil
d. All of these
ANSWER: Creosote oil

233) What is the maximum permissible limit of voltage for the line supports?
a. 30 kV
b. 20 kV
c. 11 kV
d. 44 kV
ANSWER: 20 kV
What is the general ratio of the cross sectional area of the two metals used in
the A.C.S.R conductors?
a. 1 : 8
b. 1 : 4
c. 4 : 3
d. 2 : 1
ANSWER: 1 : 4
239) Why is grease added between steel and aluminium conductors?
a. To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.

b. To reduce friction between the strand.
c. To eliminate the air gaps.
d. To reduce the leakage of current.
ANSWER: To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.

242) When steel is reinforced what happens to the composite conductor?
a. 35 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.

b. 25 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.
c. 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
d. 35 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.
ANSWER: 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.

244) Which material is used for the manufacture of ground wire?
a. Aluminium
b. Galvanised steel
c. Cast iron
d. Stainless steel
ANSWER: Galvanised steel

249) What is the empirical formula to calculate the number of strands?
a. 3n (n+2n) + 2
b. 3n (n+1) + 2
c. 3n (n+1) + 1
d. 3n (3+ 3n) + 1
ANSWER: 3n (n+1) + 1
250) Which among these properties are not suitable for the conductor material?
a. High electrical conductivity.

b. High specific gravity.
c. Lower cost.
d. High tensile strength.
ANSWER: High specific gravity.

251) Which among these is not the component of over head transmission lines?
a. Conductors
b. Cross arms
c. Danger plates
d. Transformers
ANSWER: Transformers
260) By increasing the transmission voltage double of its original value, the same
power can be despatched keeping the line losses _______________.
a. Equal to its original value.

b. Half of its original value. Commented [MS1]: Voltage is inversely propotional to
c. Double the original value. (SQUARE OF LINE LOSSES)
d. One - fourth of the original value.
258) The most economical area of conductor is that for which the total annual cost of transmission line is
minimum. Which law states this?
a. Lenz’s law
b. Kelvin’s law
c. Faraday’s law
d. Ohm’s law
ANSWER: Kelvin’s law
264) For the same conductor length, same amount of power, same losses and maximum voltage to earth,
which system requires minimum conductor area?
a. 3 wire ac
b. 2 wire ac
c. 2 wire dc
d. Single phase
ANSWER: 3 wire ac
265) What is the main drawback of overhead system over underground system?
a. Surge problem
b. High initial cost
c. Higher charging current
d. Underground system is more flexible than overhead system
ANSWER: Surge problem
266) The most suitable practical value of primary distribution is?
a. 66 kV
b. 6.6 kV
c. 230 V/ 400 V
d. 22 kV
ANSWER: 6.6 kV
In transmission system, the weight of copper used is proportional to
a. Square of voltage
b. Voltage
c. 1 / (square of voltage) Commented [MS2]: V@1/n2
d. 1 / voltage
ANSWER: 1 / (square of voltage)
275) The rated voltage of a 3 phase power system is given by ____________.
a. rms peak voltage

b. Peak phase voltage
c. rms line to line voltage
d. Peak line to line voltage
ANSWER: rms line to line voltage
276) Which type of system is generally adopted for the generation and transmission of electrical
power?
a. 3 phase 4 wire
b. 2 phase 3 wire
c. 3 phase 3 wire
d. None of these
ANSWER: 3 phase 3 wire

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188) The null point of a uniformly loaded distributor feed at equal voltage at both ends

a. Where power is generated at low voltage

a. Square of linear dimensions of supply area.

ANSWER: Directly according to (supply area)2

a. The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal

ANSWER: The internal voltage distribution between shells becomes unequal

a. Puncture strength * Flash over voltage

ANSWER: Puncture strength / Flash over voltage

a. Increases mechanical strength.

ANSWER: fα = 2 * (Vp / d) * 1000

a. Asymmetrical layers of ice formation.

ANSWER: Asymmetrical layers of ice formation.

a. Working stress to breaking stress.

ANSWER: Breaking stress to working stress.

a. The higher support

ANSWER: The higher support

ANSWER: Creosote oil

a. To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.

ANSWER: To reduce the corrosion by electrolytic action.

a. 35 % more compared with equivalent weight of copper.

ANSWER: 25 % less compared with equivalent weight of copper.

ANSWER: Galvanised steel

a. High electrical conductivity.

ANSWER: High specific gravity.

a. Equal to its original value.

a. rms peak voltage

ANSWER: 3 phase 3 wire

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