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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Question 1 of 40
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In case of a flat compounded generator
Correct Answer: Option C — Voltage remains constant irrespective of the load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Voltage remains constant irrespective of the load is the correct answer to “In case of a flat compounded generator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 2 of 40
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The e.m.f. generated in a D.C. generator is directly proportional to
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The e.m.f. generated in a D.C. generator is directly proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 3 of 40
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A 220 V D.C. generator is run at full speed without any excitation. The open circuit voltage will be
Correct Answer: Option B — About 2 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
About 2 V is the correct answer to “A 220 V D.C. generator is run at full speed without any excitation. The open circuit voltage will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 4 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option A — Blv
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blv is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 5 of 40
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Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates
Correct Answer: Option B — Magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced is the correct answer to “Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 6 of 40
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Compensating windings are used in D.C. generators
Correct Answer: Option C — To neutralize the cross-magnetizing effect of the armature reaction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To neutralize the cross-magnetizing effect of the armature reaction is the correct answer to “Compensating windings are used in D.C. generators”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 7 of 40
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Flashing the field of D.C. generator means
Correct Answer: Option B — Creating residual magnetism by a D.C. source
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Creating residual magnetism by a D.C. source is the correct answer to “Flashing the field of D.C. generator means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 8 of 40
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In a separately excited generator supplying rated load the armature reaction:
Correct Answer: Option A — Is always present
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is always present is the correct answer to “In a separately excited generator supplying rated load the armature reaction:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 9 of 40
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If a D.C. generator fails to build up the probable cause could not be
Correct Answer: Option B — Field resistance less than the critical resistance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Field resistance less than the critical resistance is the correct answer to “If a D.C. generator fails to build up the probable cause could not be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 10 of 40
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D.C. generators are connected to the bus-bars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition
Correct Answer: Option D — All above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All above is the correct answer to “D.C. generators are connected to the bus-bars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 11 of 40
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Two generators are running in parallel. One of the generators may run as motor for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: Option D — That generator takes large share of loads
Detailed Academic Explanation:
That generator takes large share of loads is the correct answer to “Two generators are running in parallel. One of the generators may run as motor for which of the following reasons”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 12 of 40
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The function of pole shoes in the case of D.C. machine is
Correct Answer: Option D — To discharge all the above functions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To discharge all the above functions is the correct answer to “The function of pole shoes in the case of D.C. machine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 13 of 40
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For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that
Correct Answer: Option D — Series fields of all generators should be either on positive side or negative side of the armature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Series fields of all generators should be either on positive side or negative side of the armature is the correct answer to “For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 14 of 40
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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.?
Correct Answer: Option B — Wave winding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wave winding is the correct answer to “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.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 15 of 40
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In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilised is called
Correct Answer: Option D — armature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
armature is the correct answer to “In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilised is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 16 of 40
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In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilized is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Armature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Armature is the correct answer to “In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilized is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 17 of 40
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The resistance of armature winding depends on
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The resistance of armature winding depends on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 18 of 40
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A D.C. welding generator has
Correct Answer: Option A — Lap winding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lap winding is the correct answer to “A D.C. welding generator has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 19 of 40
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Iron losses in a D.C. machine are independent of variations in
Correct Answer: Option B — Load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Load is the correct answer to “Iron losses in a D.C. machine are independent of variations in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 20 of 40
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In a shunt generator the voltage build up is generally restricted by
Correct Answer: Option D — saturation of iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
saturation of iron is the correct answer to “In a shunt generator the voltage build up is generally restricted by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 21 of 40
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The series field of a short-shunt D.C. generator is excited by
Correct Answer: Option D — load current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
load current is the correct answer to “The series field of a short-shunt D.C. generator is excited by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following D.C. generators will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles ?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following D.C. generators will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 23 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option B — 2E
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2E is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 24 of 40
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In the case of lap winding resultant pitch is
Correct Answer: Option D — Difference of front and back pitches
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Difference of front and back pitches is the correct answer to “In the case of lap winding resultant pitch is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 25 of 40
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Armature reaction in a generator results in
Correct Answer: Option A — Demagnetization of leading pole tip and magnetization of trailing pole tip
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Demagnetization of leading pole tip and magnetization of trailing pole tip is the correct answer to “Armature reaction in a generator results in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following statement about D.C. generators is false?
Correct Answer: Option D — Equalizing bus bars are used with parallel running of D.C. shunt generators
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Equalizing bus bars are used with parallel running of D.C. shunt generators is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement about D.C. generators is false”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 27 of 40
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Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles
Correct Answer: Option D — Self-excited generator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Self-excited generator is the correct answer to “Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 28 of 40
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The following constitute short-circuit in the armature winding.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The following constitute short-circuit in the armature winding.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 29 of 40
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In a D.C. generator the actual flux distribution depends upon
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator the actual flux distribution depends upon”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 30 of 40
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In D.C. generators, the cause of rapid brush wear may be
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “In D.C. generators, the cause of rapid brush wear may be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 31 of 40
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In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when
Correct Answer: Option D — Number of poles is 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Number of poles is 2 is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 32 of 40
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In a commutator
Correct Answer: Option C — Mica is harder than copper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mica is harder than copper is the correct answer to “In a commutator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 33 of 40
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In a D.C. generator
Correct Answer: Option C — External characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop armature reaction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
External characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop armature reaction is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 34 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option C — Greater than 150 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Greater than 150 V is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 35 of 40
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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
Correct Answer: Option D — 580 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
580 V is the correct answer to “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”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
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Question 36 of 40
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Permeance is the reciprocal of
Correct Answer: Option B — Reluctance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reluctance is the correct answer to “Permeance is the reciprocal of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 37 of 40
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The critical resistance of the D.C. generator is the resistance of
Correct Answer: Option A — Field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Field is the correct answer to “The critical resistance of the D.C. generator is the resistance of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 38 of 40
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In D.C. generators, the brushes on commutator remain in contact with conductors which
Correct Answer: Option C — Lie under interpolar region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lie under interpolar region is the correct answer to “In D.C. generators, the brushes on commutator remain in contact with conductors which”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 39 of 40
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In a D.C. generator the magnetic neutral axis coincides with the geometrical neutral axis, when
Correct Answer: Option A — There is no load on the generator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
There is no load on the generator is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator the magnetic neutral axis coincides with the geometrical neutral axis, when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
Question 40 of 40
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A separately excited generator as compared to a self-excited generator
Correct Answer: Option D — Has all above features
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Has all above features is the correct answer to “A separately excited generator as compared to a self-excited generator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Generators.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Generators
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