Economics Of Power Generation — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Economics Of Power Generation — 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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Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Annual operating expenditure of a power plant consists of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following place is not associated with nuclear power plants in India ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Benglore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benglore is the correct answer to “Which of the following place is not associated with nuclear power plants in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 3 of 40
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The expected useful life of an hydroelectric power station is around
Correct Answer: Option D — 100 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 years is the correct answer to “The expected useful life of an hydroelectric power station is around”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 4 of 40
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_______ industry has the least power consumption per tonne of product.
Correct Answer: Option C — Vegetable oil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vegetable oil is the correct answer to “_______ industry has the least power consumption per tonne of product.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 5 of 40
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Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Peak load plant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peak load plant is the correct answer to “Which plant can never have 100 percent load factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 6 of 40
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Annual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with
Correct Answer: Option A — sinking fund depreciation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
sinking fund depreciation is the correct answer to “Annual instalment towards depreciation reduces as rate of interest increases with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load?
Correct Answer: Option C — Welding transformer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Welding transformer is the correct answer to “Which of the following equipment provides fluctuating load”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 8 of 40
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In a load curve the highest point represents
Correct Answer: Option A — peak demand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
peak demand is the correct answer to “In a load curve the highest point represents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an advantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is the disadvantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the disadvantage of static capacitor for power factor improvement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 11 of 40
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Demand factor is defined as
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{{{\text{Maximum demand}}}}{{{\text{Connected load}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{{\text{Maximum demand}}}}{{{\text{Connected load}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “Demand factor is defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 12 of 40
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_______ will offer the least load.
Correct Answer: Option D — Electric shaver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electric shaver is the correct answer to “_______ will offer the least load.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following should be used for extinguishing electrical fires?
Correct Answer: Option B — Carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher is the correct answer to “Which of the following should be used for extinguishing electrical fires”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 14 of 40
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Ships are generally powered by
Correct Answer: Option C — diesel engines
Detailed Academic Explanation:
diesel engines is the correct answer to “Ships are generally powered by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 15 of 40
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offers the highest electric load.
Correct Answer: Option B — Toaster
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Toaster is the correct answer to “offers the highest electric load.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 16 of 40
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Air will not be the working substance in which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Closed cycle gas turbine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Closed cycle gas turbine is the correct answer to “Air will not be the working substance in which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 17 of 40
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Submarines for under water movement, are powered by which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Batteries
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Batteries is the correct answer to “Submarines for under water movement, are powered by which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 18 of 40
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When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Load shedding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Load shedding is the correct answer to “When the demand of consumers is not met by a power plant, it will resort to which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 19 of 40
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Load shedding is possible through which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “Load shedding is possible through which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 20 of 40
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In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “In power plants insurance cover is provided for which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 21 of 40
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Following power plant has instant starting
Correct Answer: Option D — both (B) and (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (B) and (C) is the correct answer to “Following power plant has instant starting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 22 of 40
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The knowledge of diversity factor helps in determining
Correct Answer: Option A — plant capacity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
plant capacity is the correct answer to “The knowledge of diversity factor helps in determining”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 23 of 40
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An induction motor has relatively high power factor at
Correct Answer: Option D — near full load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
near full load is the correct answer to “An induction motor has relatively high power factor at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 24 of 40
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The effect of electric shock on human body depends on which of the following
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “The effect of electric shock on human body depends on which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following generating station has minimum ruiyiing cost ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hydro
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydro is the correct answer to “Which of the following generating station has minimum ruiyiing cost”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 26 of 40
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The least share of power is provided in India, by which of the following power plants?
Correct Answer: Option A — Diesel power plants
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diesel power plants is the correct answer to “The least share of power is provided in India, by which of the following power plants”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention?
Correct Answer: Option D — Boiler
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Boiler is the correct answer to “Which of the following component, in a steam power plant, needs maximum maintenance attention”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 28 of 40
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A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a
Correct Answer: Option B — base load plant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
base load plant is the correct answer to “A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 29 of 40
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Different generating stations use following prime movers
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “Different generating stations use following prime movers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 30 of 40
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A load curve indicates
Correct Answer: Option B — average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period
Detailed Academic Explanation:
average kWh (kW) energy consumption during the period is the correct answer to “A load curve indicates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 31 of 40
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The increased load during summer months is due to
Correct Answer: Option C — increased use of fans and air conditioners
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increased use of fans and air conditioners is the correct answer to “The increased load during summer months is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 32 of 40
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An over excited synchronous motor on noload is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — synchronous condenser
Detailed Academic Explanation:
synchronous condenser is the correct answer to “An over excited synchronous motor on noload is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 33 of 40
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In India production and distribution of electrical energy is confined to
Correct Answer: Option B — public sector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
public sector is the correct answer to “In India production and distribution of electrical energy is confined to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 34 of 40
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power plant cannot have single unit of 100 MW.
Correct Answer: Option D — Diesel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diesel is the correct answer to “power plant cannot have single unit of 100 MW.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following devices may be used to provide protection against lightening over voltages ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following devices may be used to provide protection against lightening over voltages”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following is the disadvantage due to low power factor ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the disadvantage due to low power factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 37 of 40
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High load factor indicates
Correct Answer: Option B — total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time
Detailed Academic Explanation:
total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time is the correct answer to “High load factor indicates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 38 of 40
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Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by
Correct Answer: Option B — the capital cost minus the salvage value, is divided by the number of years of life
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the capital cost minus the salvage value, is divided by the number of years of life is the correct answer to “Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 39 of 40
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By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “By the use of which of the following power factor can be improved”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
Question 40 of 40
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In Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are
Correct Answer: Option B — dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
dependent upon the maximum demand of the consumer is the correct answer to “In Hopknison demand rate or two parttariff the demand rate or fixed charges are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Economics Of Power Generation.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Economics Of Power Generation
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