Industrial Drivers — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Industrial Drivers — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 31
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★ NTDC
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Which of the following motors has series characteristics?
Correct Answer: Option B — Repulsion motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Repulsion motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors has series characteristics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 2 of 31
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which part of a motor needs maximum attention for maintenance?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rearing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rearing is the correct answer to “Which part of a motor needs maximum attention for maintenance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 3 of 31
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★ NTDC
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A wound rotor induction motor is preferred, as compared to squirrel cage induction motor, when major consideration is
Correct Answer: Option B — High starting torque
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High starting torque is the correct answer to “A wound rotor induction motor is preferred, as compared to squirrel cage induction motor, when major consideration is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 4 of 31
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★ NTDC
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________ has the least value of starting torque to full load torque ratio.
Correct Answer: Option C — Squirrel cage induction motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Squirrel cage induction motor is the correct answer to “________ has the least value of starting torque to full load torque ratio.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 5 of 31
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★ WAPDA
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The starting torque in case of centrifugal pumps is generally
Correct Answer: Option A — Less than running torque
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Less than running torque is the correct answer to “The starting torque in case of centrifugal pumps is generally”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 6 of 31
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For a D.C. shunt motor which of the following is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Option A — Unsuitable for heavy duty starting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unsuitable for heavy duty starting is the correct answer to “For a D.C. shunt motor which of the following is incorrect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 7 of 31
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following happens when star-delta starter is used?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Which of the following happens when star-delta starter is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 8 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
__________ method of starting a three phase induction motor needs six terminals.
Correct Answer: Option A — Star-delta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Star-delta is the correct answer to “__________ method of starting a three phase induction motor needs six terminals.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 9 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In a paper mill where constant speed is required
Correct Answer: Option C — Individual drive is preferred
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Individual drive is preferred is the correct answer to “In a paper mill where constant speed is required”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 10 of 31
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Is preferred for synthetic fibre mills.
Correct Answer: Option B — Reluctance motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reluctance motor is the correct answer to “Is preferred for synthetic fibre mills.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 11 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
While selecting motor for an air conditioner which of the following characteristics is of great importance?
Correct Answer: Option C — Noise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Noise is the correct answer to “While selecting motor for an air conditioner which of the following characteristics is of great importance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 12 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Besides a constant speed a synchronous rotor possesses which of the following advantages?
Correct Answer: Option C — High power factor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High power factor is the correct answer to “Besides a constant speed a synchronous rotor possesses which of the following advantages”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 13 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
__________ motor is a constant speed motor.
Correct Answer: Option A — Synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synchronous motor is the correct answer to “__________ motor is a constant speed motor.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 14 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Is preferred for automatic drives.
Correct Answer: Option C — Ward Leonard controlled D.C. motors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ward Leonard controlled D.C. motors is the correct answer to “Is preferred for automatic drives.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 15 of 31
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In ________ the speed can be varied by changing the position of brushes.
Correct Answer: Option B — Schrage motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Schrage motor is the correct answer to “In ________ the speed can be varied by changing the position of brushes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 16 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors are best for the rolling mills?
Correct Answer: Option D — D.C. motors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
D.C. motors is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors are best for the rolling mills”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 17 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In which of the following applications variable speed operation is preferred?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ceiling fan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ceiling fan is the correct answer to “In which of the following applications variable speed operation is preferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 18 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors is usually preferred for kiln drives?
Correct Answer: Option D — Any of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors is usually preferred for kiln drives”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 19 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For crane travel which of the following motors is normally used?
Correct Answer: Option D — AC. slip ring motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AC. slip ring motor is the correct answer to “For crane travel which of the following motors is normally used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 20 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For a motor-generator set which of the following motors will be preferred?
Correct Answer: Option A — Synchronous motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Synchronous motor is the correct answer to “For a motor-generator set which of the following motors will be preferred”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 21 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Heat control switches are used in
Correct Answer: Option B — Cooling ranges
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cooling ranges is the correct answer to “Heat control switches are used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 22 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In _________ method of staging three phase induction motors the starting voltage is not reduced.
Correct Answer: Option C — Slip ring
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Slip ring is the correct answer to “In _________ method of staging three phase induction motors the starting voltage is not reduced.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 23 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Battery operated scooter for braking uses
Correct Answer: Option B — Mechanical braking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mechanical braking is the correct answer to “Battery operated scooter for braking uses”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 24 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In squirrel cage induction motors which of the following methods of starting cannot be used?
Correct Answer: Option A — Resistance in rotor circuit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Resistance in rotor circuit is the correct answer to “In squirrel cage induction motors which of the following methods of starting cannot be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 25 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The cost of an induction motor will increase as
Correct Answer: Option A — Horsepower rating increases but r.p.m. decreases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Horsepower rating increases but r.p.m. decreases is the correct answer to “The cost of an induction motor will increase as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 26 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following alternatives will be cheaper?
Correct Answer: Option A — A 100 H.P. AC. three phase motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A 100 H.P. AC. three phase motor is the correct answer to “Which of the following alternatives will be cheaper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 27 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Which of the following motors always starts on load?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following motors always starts on load”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 28 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For a particular application the type of electric and control gear are determined by which of the following considerations?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “For a particular application the type of electric and control gear are determined by which of the following considerations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 29 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The size of an excavator is usually expressed in terms of
Correct Answer: Option C — Cubic meters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cubic meters is the correct answer to “The size of an excavator is usually expressed in terms of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 30 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of
Correct Answer: Option C — Tonnes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tonnes is the correct answer to “The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
Question 31 of 31
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Heavy duty cranes are used in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Heavy duty cranes are used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industrial Drivers.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Industrial Drivers
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