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D_C_ Generators — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on D_C_ Generators — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.

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Exam-Level WAPDA NTDC IESCO LESCO PPSC FPSC
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
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Question 1 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In case of a flat compounded generator

Question 2 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The e.m.f. generated in a D.C. generator is directly proportional to

Question 3 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

A 220 V D.C. generator is run at full speed without any excitation. The open circuit voltage will be

Question 4 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

If B is the flux density, I the length of conductor and v the velocity of conductor, then induced e.m.f. is given by

Question 5 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates

Question 6 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Compensating windings are used in D.C. generators

Question 7 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Flashing the field of D.C. generator means

Question 8 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a separately excited generator supplying rated load the armature reaction:

Question 9 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

If a D.C. generator fails to build up the probable cause could not be

Question 10 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

D.C. generators are connected to the bus-bars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition

Question 11 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Two generators are running in parallel. One of the generators may run as motor for which of the following reasons?

Question 12 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The function of pole shoes in the case of D.C. machine is

Question 13 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that

Question 14 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

For a D.C. generator when the number of poles and the number of armature conductors is fixed, then which winding will give the higher e.m.f.?

Question 15 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilised is called

Question 16 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilized is called

Question 17 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The resistance of armature winding depends on

Question 18 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

A D.C. welding generator has

Question 19 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Iron losses in a D.C. machine are independent of variations in

Question 20 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a shunt generator the voltage build up is generally restricted by

Question 21 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The series field of a short-shunt D.C. generator is excited by

Question 22 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Which of the following D.C. generators will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles ?

Question 23 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The e.m.f. generated by a shunt wound D.C. generator is E. Now while pole flux remains constant, if the speed of the generator is doubled, the e.m.f. generated will be

Question 24 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In the case of lap winding resultant pitch is

Question 25 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Armature reaction in a generator results in

Question 26 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Which of the following statement about D.C. generators is false?

Question 27 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles

Question 28 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The following constitute short-circuit in the armature winding.

Question 29 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a D.C. generator the actual flux distribution depends upon

Question 30 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In D.C. generators, the cause of rapid brush wear may be

Question 31 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when

Question 32 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a commutator

Question 33 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a D.C. generator

Question 34 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The terminal voltage of a series generator is 150 V when the load current is 5 A. If the load current is increased to 10 A, the terminal voltage will be

Question 35 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The e.m.f. induced in the armature of a shunt generator is 600 V. The armature resistance is 0.1 ohm. If the armature current is 200 A, the terminal voltage will be

Question 36 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Permeance is the reciprocal of

Question 37 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The critical resistance of the D.C. generator is the resistance of

Question 38 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In D.C. generators, the brushes on commutator remain in contact with conductors which

Question 39 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a D.C. generator the magnetic neutral axis coincides with the geometrical neutral axis, when

Question 40 of 40
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

A separately excited generator as compared to a self-excited generator

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