Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on D_C_ Motors — 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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Which of the following law/rule can he used to determine the direction of rotation of D.C. motor?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fleming
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fleming is the correct answer to “Which of the following law/rule can he used to determine the direction of rotation of D.C. motor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 2 of 40
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The speed of a D.C. motor can be varied by varying
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “The speed of a D.C. motor can be varied by varying”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 3 of 40
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Following motor is used where high starting torque and wide speed range control is required.
Correct Answer: Option D — D.C. motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. motor is the correct answer to “Following motor is used where high starting torque and wide speed range control is required.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 4 of 40
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The current drawn by the armature of D.C. motor is directly proportional to
Correct Answer: Option A — The torque required
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The torque required is the correct answer to “The current drawn by the armature of D.C. motor is directly proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 5 of 40
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The speed of a D.C. shunt motor more than its full-load speed can be obtained by
Correct Answer: Option A — Decreasing the field current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decreasing the field current is the correct answer to “The speed of a D.C. shunt motor more than its full-load speed can be obtained by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which D.C. motor will be preferred for machine tools?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shunt motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shunt motor is the correct answer to “Which D.C. motor will be preferred for machine tools”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 7 of 40
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The speed of a D.C. series motor is
Correct Answer: Option D — Inversely proportional to the armature current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inversely proportional to the armature current is the correct answer to “The speed of a D.C. series motor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 8 of 40
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The plugging gives the
Correct Answer: Option C — Highest torque braking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Highest torque braking is the correct answer to “The plugging gives the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following motors one will choose to drive the rotary compressor?
Correct Answer: Option D — Synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synchronous motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors one will choose to drive the rotary compressor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 10 of 40
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In case the back e.m.f. and the speed of a D.C. motor are doubled, the torque developed by the motor will
Correct Answer: Option A — Remain unchanged
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Remain unchanged is the correct answer to “In case the back e.m.f. and the speed of a D.C. motor are doubled, the torque developed by the motor will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which of the following motors is usually used in household refrigerators?
Correct Answer: Option C — Single phase induction motor (split phase start or induction run motor)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Single phase induction motor (split phase start or induction run motor) is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is usually used in household refrigerators”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which D.C. motor is preferred for elevators?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cumulative compound motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cumulative compound motor is the correct answer to “Which D.C. motor is preferred for elevators”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 13 of 40
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During rheostatic braking of D.C. series motors
Correct Answer: Option A — Motor is run as a generator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Motor is run as a generator is the correct answer to “During rheostatic braking of D.C. series motors”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 14 of 40
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In a D.C. generator all of the following could be the effects of iron losses except
Correct Answer: Option C — Increase in terminal voltage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase in terminal voltage is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator all of the following could be the effects of iron losses except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 15 of 40
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If the speed of a D.C. shunt motor is increased, the back e.m.f. of the motor will
Correct Answer: Option A — Increase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase is the correct answer to “If the speed of a D.C. shunt motor is increased, the back e.m.f. of the motor will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 16 of 40
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In a differentially compounded D.C. motor, if shunt field suddenly opens
Correct Answer: Option A — The motor will first stop and then run in opposite direction as series motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The motor will first stop and then run in opposite direction as series motor is the correct answer to “In a differentially compounded D.C. motor, if shunt field suddenly opens”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 17 of 40
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Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives uniform speed variation
Correct Answer: Option B — In both directions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In both directions is the correct answer to “Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives uniform speed variation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 18 of 40
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For which types of D.C. motor, dynamic braking is generally used?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “For which types of D.C. motor, dynamic braking is generally used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which D.C. motor will be suitable along with flywheel for intermittent light and heavy loads?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cumulatively compounded motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cumulatively compounded motor is the correct answer to “Which D.C. motor will be suitable along with flywheel for intermittent light and heavy loads”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 20 of 40
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The type of D.C. motor used for shears and punches is
Correct Answer: Option D — Cumulative compound D.C. motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cumulative compound D.C. motor is the correct answer to “The type of D.C. motor used for shears and punches is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 21 of 40
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Buses, trains, trolleys, hoists, cranes require high starting torque and therefore make use of
Correct Answer: Option A — D.C. series motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. series motor is the correct answer to “Buses, trains, trolleys, hoists, cranes require high starting torque and therefore make use of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 22 of 40
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The purpose of retardation test on D.C. shunt machines is to find out
Correct Answer: Option A — Stray losses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stray losses is the correct answer to “The purpose of retardation test on D.C. shunt machines is to find out”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 23 of 40
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In a D.C. shunt motor, speed is
Correct Answer: Option A — Independent of armature current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Independent of armature current is the correct answer to “In a D.C. shunt motor, speed is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 24 of 40
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To get the speed of D.C, motor below the normal without wastage of electrical energy is used.
Correct Answer: Option A — Ward Leonard control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ward Leonard control is the correct answer to “To get the speed of D.C, motor below the normal without wastage of electrical energy is used.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following application requires high starting torque?
Correct Answer: Option C — Locomotive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Locomotive is the correct answer to “Which of the following application requires high starting torque”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 26 of 40
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If the field of a D.C. shunt motor gets opened while motor is running
Correct Answer: Option C — The motor will attain dangerously high speed 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The motor will attain dangerously high speed 1 is the correct answer to “If the field of a D.C. shunt motor gets opened while motor is running”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following steps is likely to result in reduction of hysteresis loss in a D.C. generator?
Correct Answer: Option D — Using material of low hysteresis coefficient for armature core material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Using material of low hysteresis coefficient for armature core material is the correct answer to “Which of the following steps is likely to result in reduction of hysteresis loss in a D.C. generator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator is dissipated in the form of heat?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator is dissipated in the form of heat”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 29 of 40
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The hysteresis loss in a D.C. machine least depends on
Correct Answer: Option D — Rate of flow of ventilating air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rate of flow of ventilating air is the correct answer to “The hysteresis loss in a D.C. machine least depends on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 30 of 40
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Hopkinson's test on D.C. machines is conducted at
Correct Answer: Option C — Full load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Full load is the correct answer to “Hopkinson's test on D.C. machines is conducted at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 31 of 40
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Regenerative method of braking is based on that
Correct Answer: Option C — Back e.m.f. of rotor is more than the applied voltage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Back e.m.f. of rotor is more than the applied voltage is the correct answer to “Regenerative method of braking is based on that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 32 of 40
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In the D.C. motor the iron losses occur in
Correct Answer: Option B — The armature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The armature is the correct answer to “In the D.C. motor the iron losses occur in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 33 of 40
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In which of the following applications D.C. series motor is invariably tried?
Correct Answer: Option A — Starter for a car
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Starter for a car is the correct answer to “In which of the following applications D.C. series motor is invariably tried”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 34 of 40
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In D.C. machines fractional pitch winding is used
Correct Answer: Option D — To reduce the sparking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To reduce the sparking is the correct answer to “In D.C. machines fractional pitch winding is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 35 of 40
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In D.C. machines the residual magnetism is of the order of
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 to 3 percent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 to 3 percent is the correct answer to “In D.C. machines the residual magnetism is of the order of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 36 of 40
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In a D.C. generator, the iron losses mainly take place in
Correct Answer: Option D — Armature rotor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Armature rotor is the correct answer to “In a D.C. generator, the iron losses mainly take place in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:D_C_ Motors
Question 37 of 40
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For constant torque drive which speed control method is preferred?
Correct Answer: Option B — Armature voltage control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Armature voltage control is the correct answer to “For constant torque drive which speed control method is preferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 38 of 40
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By looking at which part of the motor, it can be easily confirmed that a particular motor is D.C. motor?
Correct Answer: Option C — Commutator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Commutator is the correct answer to “By looking at which part of the motor, it can be easily confirmed that a particular motor is D.C. motor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 39 of 40
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One D.C. motor drives another D.C. motor. The second D.C. motor when excited and driven
Correct Answer: Option A — Runs as a generator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Runs as a generator is the correct answer to “One D.C. motor drives another D.C. motor. The second D.C. motor when excited and driven”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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Question 40 of 40
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Where D.C. motor of H.P. 12 or more requires frequent starting, stopping, reversing and speed control
Correct Answer: Option A — Drum type controller is used
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Drum type controller is used is the correct answer to “Where D.C. motor of H.P. 12 or more requires frequent starting, stopping, reversing and speed control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for D_C_ Motors.
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