Switchgear Protections — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Switchgear Protections — 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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The delay fuses are used for the protection of ________ .
Correct Answer: Option A — motors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
motors is the correct answer to “The delay fuses are used for the protection of ________ .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 2 of 40
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Ungrounded neutral transmission system is not recommended because of system
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Ungrounded neutral transmission system is not recommended because of system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following parameter can be neglected for a short line?
Correct Answer: Option B — Capacitance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capacitance is the correct answer to “Which of the following parameter can be neglected for a short line”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 4 of 40
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Shunt capacitance is neglected while considering
Correct Answer: Option A — short transmission line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
short transmission line is the correct answer to “Shunt capacitance is neglected while considering”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 5 of 40
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The under voltage relay can be used for
Correct Answer: Option E — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “The under voltage relay can be used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 6 of 40
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In order that current should flow without causing excessive heating or voltage drop, the relay contacts should
Correct Answer: Option D — Have all above properties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Have all above properties is the correct answer to “In order that current should flow without causing excessive heating or voltage drop, the relay contacts should”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 7 of 40
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On which of the following effects of electric current a fuse operates?
Correct Answer: Option C — Heating effect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heating effect is the correct answer to “On which of the following effects of electric current a fuse operates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 8 of 40
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Ionization in circuit breaker is facilitated by
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Ionization in circuit breaker is facilitated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 9 of 40
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Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at
Correct Answer: Option A — zero current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
zero current is the correct answer to “Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 10 of 40
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Fault diverters are basically
Correct Answer: Option C — fast switches
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fast switches is the correct answer to “Fault diverters are basically”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 11 of 40
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Relays can be designed to respond to changes in
Correct Answer: Option E — all above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all above is the correct answer to “Relays can be designed to respond to changes in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 12 of 40
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★ WAPDA
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On which of the following routine tests are conducted ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “On which of the following routine tests are conducted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 13 of 40
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★ WAPDA
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Relays are used for phase faults on long line.
Correct Answer: Option A — Impedance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Impedance is the correct answer to “Relays are used for phase faults on long line.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 14 of 40
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By which of the following methods major portion of the heat generated in a H.R.C. fuse is dissipated ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Conduction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conduction is the correct answer to “By which of the following methods major portion of the heat generated in a H.R.C. fuse is dissipated”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 15 of 40
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★ WAPDA
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The relay operating speed depends upon
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “The relay operating speed depends upon”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 16 of 40
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The fuse blows off by
Correct Answer: Option C — melting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
melting is the correct answer to “The fuse blows off by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 17 of 40
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If the fault occurs near the impedance relay, the VII ratio will be
Correct Answer: Option B — lower than that of if fault occurs away from the relay
Detailed Academic Explanation:
lower than that of if fault occurs away from the relay is the correct answer to “If the fault occurs near the impedance relay, the VII ratio will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 18 of 40
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Oil switches are employed for
Correct Answer: Option C — high voltages and large currents circuits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
high voltages and large currents circuits is the correct answer to “Oil switches are employed for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 19 of 40
★ WAPDA
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★ WAPDA
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Which of the following circuit breakers has high reliability and minimum maintenance ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Circuit breaker with SF6 gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Circuit breaker with SF6 gas is the correct answer to “Which of the following circuit breakers has high reliability and minimum maintenance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 20 of 40
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For which of the following ratings of the transformer differential protection is recommended ?
Correct Answer: Option B — equal to and above 5 MVA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
equal to and above 5 MVA is the correct answer to “For which of the following ratings of the transformer differential protection is recommended”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 21 of 40
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When a wave propagates on a transmission line, it suffers reflection several times at
Correct Answer: Option D — sending and other end
Detailed Academic Explanation:
sending and other end is the correct answer to “When a wave propagates on a transmission line, it suffers reflection several times at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 22 of 40
★ WAPDA
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Which of the following medium is employed for extinction of arc in air circuit breaker ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Air is the correct answer to “Which of the following medium is employed for extinction of arc in air circuit breaker”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 23 of 40
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Protective relays are devices that detect abnormal conditions in electrical circuits by measuring
Correct Answer: Option C — constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions is the correct answer to “Protective relays are devices that detect abnormal conditions in electrical circuits by measuring”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 24 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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A fuse is never inserted in
Correct Answer: Option A — neutral wire
Detailed Academic Explanation:
neutral wire is the correct answer to “A fuse is never inserted in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 25 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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The arc voltage produced in A.C. circuit breaker is always
Correct Answer: Option A — In phase with the arc current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In phase with the arc current is the correct answer to “The arc voltage produced in A.C. circuit breaker is always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 26 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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The interaction between a transmission line and communication line is minimized by
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “The interaction between a transmission line and communication line is minimized by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 27 of 40
★ WAPDA
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★ WAPDA
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A transmission line is protected by
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (B) and (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (B) and (C) is the correct answer to “A transmission line is protected by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 28 of 40
★ WAPDA
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Which of the following is the least expensive protection for overcurrent is low voltage system ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rewireable fuse
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rewireable fuse is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the least expensive protection for overcurrent is low voltage system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 29 of 40
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Large internal faults are protected by
Correct Answer: Option A — merz price percentage differential protection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
merz price percentage differential protection is the correct answer to “Large internal faults are protected by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 30 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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Over voltage protection is recommended for
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Over voltage protection is recommended for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 31 of 40
★ WAPDA
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Overfluxing protection is recommended for
Correct Answer: Option B — generator transformer of the power plant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
generator transformer of the power plant is the correct answer to “Overfluxing protection is recommended for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 32 of 40
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Bus coupler is very essential in arrangement
Correct Answer: Option C — main and transfer bus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
main and transfer bus is the correct answer to “Bus coupler is very essential in arrangement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 33 of 40
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The power loss is an important factor for the design of
Correct Answer: Option A — transmission line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
transmission line is the correct answer to “The power loss is an important factor for the design of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 34 of 40
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The single phasing relays are used for the protection of
Correct Answer: Option D — three phase motors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
three phase motors is the correct answer to “The single phasing relays are used for the protection of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 35 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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The contacts of high voltage switches used in power system are submerged in oil. The main purpose of the oil is to
Correct Answer: Option C — extinguish the arc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
extinguish the arc is the correct answer to “The contacts of high voltage switches used in power system are submerged in oil. The main purpose of the oil is to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 36 of 40
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To limit short-circuit current in a power system are used
Correct Answer: Option D — reactors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reactors is the correct answer to “To limit short-circuit current in a power system are used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 37 of 40
★ WAPDA
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★ WAPDA
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Series capacitors are used to
Correct Answer: Option A — compensate for line inductive reactance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
compensate for line inductive reactance is the correct answer to “Series capacitors are used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 38 of 40
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★ WAPDA
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In a single bus-bar system there will be complete shut down when
Correct Answer: Option A — fault occurs on the bus itself
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fault occurs on the bus itself is the correct answer to “In a single bus-bar system there will be complete shut down when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 39 of 40
★ WAPDA
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★ WAPDA
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A differential relay measures the vector difference between
Correct Answer: Option C — two or more similar electrical quantities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
two or more similar electrical quantities is the correct answer to “A differential relay measures the vector difference between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
Question 40 of 40
★ WAPDA
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A switchgear is device used for
Correct Answer: Option D — Switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuit and equipment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuit and equipment is the correct answer to “A switchgear is device used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Switchgear Protections.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Switchgear Protections
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