Industrial Drivers — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Industrial Drivers — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Rotor of a motor is usually supported on _________ bearings.
Correct Answer: Option A — Ball or roller
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ball or roller is the correct answer to “Rotor of a motor is usually supported on _________ bearings.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 2 of 40
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When the load is above _________ a synchronous motor is found to be more economical.
Correct Answer: Option D — 100 kW
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 kW is the correct answer to “When the load is above _________ a synchronous motor is found to be more economical.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 3 of 40
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★ NTDC
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For derris and winches which of the following drives can be used?
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “For derris and winches which of the following drives can be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 4 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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Which of the following motors is preferred for traction work?
Correct Answer: Option B — D.C. series motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. series motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is preferred for traction work”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 5 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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Belted slip ring induction motor is almost invariably used for
Correct Answer: Option B — Jaw crushers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jaw crushers is the correct answer to “Belted slip ring induction motor is almost invariably used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 6 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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Which feature, while selecting a motor for centrifugal pump, will be of least significance?
Correct Answer: Option D — Speed control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Speed control is the correct answer to “Which feature, while selecting a motor for centrifugal pump, will be of least significance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 7 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
While selecting an electric motor for a floor mill, which electrical characteristics will be of least significance?
Correct Answer: Option D — Braking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Braking is the correct answer to “While selecting an electric motor for a floor mill, which electrical characteristics will be of least significance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 8 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors is preferred when quick speed reversal is the main consideration?
Correct Answer: Option D — D.C. motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is preferred when quick speed reversal is the main consideration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 9 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For blowers which of the following motor is preferred?
Correct Answer: Option B — D.C. shunt motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. shunt motor is the correct answer to “For blowers which of the following motor is preferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 10 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
________ need frequent starting and stopping of electric motors,
Correct Answer: Option D — Lifts and hoists
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lifts and hoists is the correct answer to “________ need frequent starting and stopping of electric motors,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 11 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The load cycle for a motor driving a power press will be
Correct Answer: Option D — Intermittent and variable load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intermittent and variable load is the correct answer to “The load cycle for a motor driving a power press will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 12 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors is used for elevators?
Correct Answer: Option A — Induction motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Induction motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is used for elevators”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 13 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. drives are generally used for _________ excavators.
Correct Answer: Option C — Heavy duty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heavy duty is the correct answer to “Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. drives are generally used for _________ excavators.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 14 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
A reluctance motor
Correct Answer: Option D — Is compact
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is compact is the correct answer to “A reluctance motor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 15 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes?
Correct Answer: Option C — Short time rated motors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Short time rated motors is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 16 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In jaw crushers a motor has to often start against ________ load.
Correct Answer: Option A — Heavy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heavy is the correct answer to “In jaw crushers a motor has to often start against ________ load.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 17 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For which of the following applications D.C. motors are still preferred?
Correct Answer: Option C — Variable speed drive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Variable speed drive is the correct answer to “For which of the following applications D.C. motors are still preferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 18 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Is not a part of ball bearing?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bush
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bush is the correct answer to “Is not a part of ball bearing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 19 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The characteristics of drive for crane hoisting and lowering are 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 characteristics of drive for crane hoisting and lowering are which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 20 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The starting torque of a D.C. motor is independent of which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — Speed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Speed is the correct answer to “The starting torque of a D.C. motor is independent of which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 21 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Light duty cranes are used in which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Light duty cranes are used in which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 22 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The diameter of the rotor shaft for an electric motor depends on which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — Horse power and r.p.m.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Horse power and r.p.m. is the correct answer to “The diameter of the rotor shaft for an electric motor depends on which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 23 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In case of __________ speed control by injecting e.m.f. in the rotor circuit is possible,
Correct Answer: Option D — Slip ring induction motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Slip ring induction motor is the correct answer to “In case of __________ speed control by injecting e.m.f. in the rotor circuit is possible,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 24 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors is preferred when smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired?
Correct Answer: Option A — D.C. motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is preferred when smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 25 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The selection of an electric motor for any application depends on which of the following factors?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The selection of an electric motor for any application depends on which of the following factors”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 26 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
By the use of which of the following D.C. can be obtained from AC.?
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 D.C. can be obtained from AC.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 27 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following is essentially needed while selecting a motor?
Correct Answer: Option B — Starter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Starter is the correct answer to “Which of the following is essentially needed while selecting a motor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 28 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Short time rated motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “Short time rated motors are preferred for overhead traveling cranes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 29 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Reluctance motor is a
Correct Answer: Option C — Self starting type synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Self starting type synchronous motor is the correct answer to “Reluctance motor is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 30 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following types of motor enclosure is safest?
Correct Answer: Option B — Totally enclosed fan cooled
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Totally enclosed fan cooled is the correct answer to “Which of the following types of motor enclosure is safest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 31 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors is preferred for boom hoist of a traveling crane?
Correct Answer: Option C — A.C. slip ring motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A.C. slip ring motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is preferred for boom hoist of a traveling crane”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 32 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The traveling speed of cranes varies from
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 to 2.5 m/s
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 to 2.5 m/s is the correct answer to “The traveling speed of cranes varies from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 33 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Flame proof motors are used in
Correct Answer: Option D — Explosive atmospheres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Explosive atmospheres is the correct answer to “Flame proof motors are used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 34 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following machines has heavy fluctuation of load?
Correct Answer: Option B — Punching machine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punching machine is the correct answer to “Which of the following machines has heavy fluctuation of load”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 35 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In series motor which of the following methods can be used for changing the flux per pole?
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “In series motor which of the following methods can be used for changing the flux per pole”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 36 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Has relatively wider range of speed control.
Correct Answer: Option D — D.C. shunt motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. shunt motor is the correct answer to “Has relatively wider range of speed control.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 37 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
________ has least range of speed control.
Correct Answer: Option B — Synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synchronous motor is the correct answer to “________ has least range of speed control.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 38 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In which of the following applications the load on motor changes in cyclic order?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “In which of the following applications the load on motor changes in cyclic order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 39 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For which of the following applications motor has to start with high acceleration?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lifts and hoists
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lifts and hoists is the correct answer to “For which of the following applications motor has to start with high acceleration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 40 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
A pony motor is used for the starting which of the following motors?
Correct Answer: Option C — Synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synchronous motor is the correct answer to “A pony motor is used for the starting which of the following motors”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
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