ELECTRICAL LICENSING BOARD, ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR

SCC (MV) EXAMINATION-2017

(For Electrical & Mining)
PAPER-I
Time – 2 Hrs Full Marks-100
Pass Marks-50
(Without aid of Books, Notes or External assistance)
Put tick (√) mark on the option provided on bracket against a, b, c or d for right answer
(All questions carry equal marks)

1. On application of 500V DC between live conductor & earth for a period of 1

minute, for an equipment of voltage not exceeding 650V, the acceptable
installation resistance value shall be at least __________.
a) 1 KΩ b) 1 MΩ
c) 1 GΩ d) 5MW
2. In a 3phase, 4wire system at the point of commencement of supply suitable
isolating device may be fixed at a maximum height of __________ above the
ground level.
a) 1.3 meter b) 1.5 meter
c) 1.7 meter d) 2 meter
3. For a LT switchboard, the minimum clear space to be provided in front of
switchboard is _______?
a) 1meter b) 1.2 meter
c) 1.5 meter d) 2 meter
4. For a system of voltage not exceeding 650V, the earthing installation shall be
tested for resistance at least
a) Once in every 6 month b) Once in every quarter of year
c) Once in a year d) Once in two years.
5. Provision of earth leakage protective device shall be provided to supply of
electricity to a 230V installation where the connected load is
a) below 1 KW b) below 2.5 KW
c) below 5 KW d) none of the above
6. In an O/H line no. of joints in the conductor allowed in a span is
a) maximum 1 joint b) maximum 2 joints
c) maximum 3 joints d) no joint
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7. Minimum Ground clearance of LT service line erected along a street
a) 4.6 meter b) 5.2 meter
c) 5.5 meter d) 5.8 meter
8. Minimum vertical clearance of a LT line pass over a flat roof shall be
a) 1.2 meter b) 2.5 meter
c) 3 meter d) none of the above
9. A single phase transformer has specification as 250 KVA 11000V/415V, 50HZ,
what are the values of primary and secondary current.
a) 22.7, 602.4 A b) 602A, 22.7 A
c) 301A, 22.7A d) 11.4A, 301A
10. For successful parallel operation of transformer, the most essential condition is
that their
a) % impedances are equal b) Polarities are properly connected
c) Turns ratio are exactly equal d) KVA ratings are equal
11. Capacity of battery is measured in
a) Ampere b) Coulomb
c) Ampere-hour d) Watt-hour
12. Storage cells are connected in series in order to
a) Increase voltage rating b) Increase current rating
c) Increase life of cell d) none of the above
13. Illumination can be expressed in
a) Radian b) Lux
c) Lumen d) Candela
14. If P is the power of a star connected system, then what will be the power of an
equivalent delta connected
a) P b) 3P
c) 3 P d) P/3
15. Capacitor doesn’t allow the sudden change of
a) Current b) Voltage
c) Power d) None of the above
16. Find number of poles required, when frequency is 50HZ and synchronous speed
of the motor is 500rpm
a) 5 b) 10
c) 12 d) 24
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17. Which of the following induction motor has the highest starting torque
a) Sq. Cage induction motor b) Slip ring induction motor
c) Series motor d) Shunt motor
18. LT cables are manufactured with rated voltage of
a) 230V b) 400 V
c) 650 V d) 1.1 V
19. Which type of insulator is preferred, when angle of the distribution line / service
connection line charges
a) Pin insulator b) Shackle insulator
c) Suspension insulator d) Guy insulator
20. The maximum connected load considered for design of a light / fan sub-circuit
a) 200 W b) 500 W
c) 800 W d) 1000 W
21. A 5HP, 400 V 3 phase motor having 75% of efficiency and operating at a PF of
0.8 takes a current of __________ A.
a) 5 A b) 6.5 A
c) 8 A d) 10 A
22. A miniature circuit breaker employs
a) a bimetallic thermal element b) an electromagnetic element
c) Both (a) & (b) d) Non of the above
23. Risk of electrocution in a domestic installation appropriately handled by using
a) a 2 pole MCB b) a DP switch & fuse unit
c) an E.L.C.B. d) None of the above
24. During testing of polarity of a single pole switch, one terminal of the test lamp is
connected to the switch incoming and another to earth, it confirms
a) It is phase terminal if test lamp Glows
b) It is neutral terminal if test lamp does not glow
c) Switches have been connected to phase throughout the system
d) All of the above
25. The average effective body resistance in wet condition for a normal human
being is
a) 100 Ω b) 1000 Ω
c) 50 K Ω d) 1M Ω
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26. The function of steel wire in an ACSR conductor is to
a) Compensate for skin effect b) take care of surges
c) provide additional mechanical strength d) reduce inductance
27. Breakdown voltage of a cable depends upon,
a) presence of moisture b) operating temperature
c) time of application of voltage d) all of the above
28. SF6 gas is transported in
a) air cylinders b) gas cylinders
c) liquid form in cylinder d) solid form
29. In a single phase system having voltage V, current-I and unity P.F., the power of
the system
a) √3 VI Cos ɸ b) VI Cos ɸ
c) VI Sin ɸ d) VI
30. In case of communication cables are laid parallel to power cables, the distance
between the two should be at least, so that there is no interference.
a) 0.5 m b) 2 m
c) 4 m d) 0.05 m
31. Which of the following voltage regulation is considered to be the best
a) 2% b) 30%
c) 70% d) 98%
32. The insulator may fail due to
a) Flash over b) short-circuits
c) Deposition of dust d) any of the above
33. Guy wire is employed for
a) Providing protection against surges b) providing emergency earth route
c) Supporting the pole d) all of the above
34. A 2.5 KW micro oven at 230V, 0.8 PF draws a current of approximately
a) 11.5 A b) 12.5 A
c) 13.5 A d) 14.5 A
35. A 3-phase, 400 V feeder loaded to 50 KW is connected to a CT of ratio 100/10.
The CT secondary current at full load and 0.8 PF will be
a) 7 A b) 8 A
c) 9 A d) 10 A
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36. DOL starter in pump-motor is used for
a) Limiting starting current b) protecting motor
c) Improving torque d) improving PF
37. A 12 volt battery supplies current of 4 amp and its internal resistance is 0.2 ohm
what is its EMF.
a) 12 volt b) 12.2 volt
c) 12.8 volt
38. Core of transformer are laminated to minimize losses due to
a) Hysteresis b) Eddy current
c) Both
39. The primary winding of a CT is connected with the load circuit (the current in
which is to be measured).
a) In parallel b) Through watt meter
c) In series
40. In a HRC fuse of current rating 63 amp and its fusing factor is 1.5. What is the
minimum fusing current required to blow the fuse.
a) 94.5 b) 42
c) 100
41. A current transformer (C.T) having ratio 2000/5 is connected in series to a circuit
whose load current 1200 amp. What will be the C.T. secondary current.
a) 3 amp b) 5 amp
c) 2.5 amp
42. At full load the copper and iron loss of a transformer is 7200 and 5000 watts
respectively. At half load the copper loss and iron loss will be
a) 3600 & 2500 watt b) 1800 & 5000 watt
c) 7200 & 5000 watt
43. The height of switch board in a domestic installation is
a) 1.25 meters b) 1.4 meters
c) 1.6 meters
44. For a 5 KW single phase load, the main switch rating should be
a) 16 amps b) 62 amps
c) 63 amps
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45. A 230 volt installation should be tested with a megger of
a) 500 volt b) 1000 volt
c) 1500 volt
46. L.T. stay insulator should have a minimum ground clearance of
a) 3 meter b) 4 meter
c) 5 meter
47. The lightening arrestor in an electrical system is connected.
a) Between line & neutral b) Across line conductor
c) Between line & earth
48. The “MCB” in an electrical installation operates on fault due to
a) Over voltage b) Under voltage
c) Over current
49. A 1.5 tonne split A.C runs at 230 V and draws a current of 10 amps at 0.87 PF.
The monthly energy consumption (30 days) with 8 hours running per day is.
a) 440 units b) 460 units
c) 480 units
50. A MCB of 30 amps rating trips at an overload of 10% what should be the
minimum load at which the MCB will trip, if connected to a 230 V supply at 0.77
PF?
a) 8 KW b) 7 KW
c) 6 KW
51. A 12 volt battery is connected in closed circuit with resistances of 1,2 & 3 ohms
connected in series. The current following in the circuit is
a) 20 amps b) 2 amps
c) 1 amps
52. Dissolve Gas analysis of transformer oil is carried out to determine?
a) Condition of transformer oil b) Condition of transformer
c) Condition of bushing d) Condition of bushing stud
53. The humming sound in the transformer is due to
a) Transformer winding b) Magnetostriction
c) Transformer oil d) Tank walls

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54. Step voltage is the difference in potential of two points on earth surface that are
a) 1 ft. apart b) 1m apart
c) 0.5m apart d) none of the above
55. If the diameter of a copper wire is doubled, the current carrying capacity
becomes
a) four times b) twice
c) half
56. Use __________ in case of electric fire.
(a) Water (b) Wet sand
(c) Dry sand (d) Carbon powder
57. One Horse Power is equal to
(a) 746 watt (b) 750 watt
(c) 740 watt (d) 756 watt
58. How many maximum number of points in case of mixed loads (light & power)
can be installed in one electric circuit.
(a) 10 (b) 8
(c) 12 (d) 15
59. Which is the best insulator?
(a) Mica (b) Dry air
(c) Wet air (d) Copper
60. Current rating of the fuse is determined by considering
(a) Wattage of individual lamp (b) Voltage o f the circuit
(c) Capacity of smallest wire in circuit (d) Rating of largest wire in the circuit
61. The three different resistances are connected in such a way that current in all is
same, so these are connected in __________.
(a) Series (b) Parallel
(c) Series-parallel (d) Complex
62. In case of earth fault in any circuit the megger will indicate
(a) Zero (b) 50 mega ohm
(c)Infinity (c) 1 mega ohm
63. The positive electrode of a dry cell is made of
(a) Zinc (b) Copper
(c) Carbon (d) Iron

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64. The speed of a six pole alternator producing 250 volts, 50 c/s is
(a) 1500 rpm (b) 500 rpm
(c) 330 rpm (d) 1000 rpm
65. The purpose of oil in the tank of transformer is
(a) to insulate the winding (b) to dissipate heat developed
(c) to quench the spark , if any (d) all of above
66. A single solar cell has
(a) 0.5 volts (b) 0.2 volts
(c) 1.5 volts (d) 2 volts
67. The service main drawn from pole to meter is the property of
(a) Consumer (b) Supplier
(c) None of the above
68. The general height of a street light is
(a) 2m (b) 3 to 4 m
(c) 20m (d) 10m
69. The watt meter measures
(a) Apparent power (b) True power
(c) Reactive power (d) Wattles power
70. As per CEA regulation the maximum spacing between supports of a LT line
shall not exceed
(a) 30m (b) 45m
(c) 70m (d) 65m
71. Electrical appliances are connected in parallel because
(a) It is a simple circuit
(b) Draws less current
(c) Results in reduced power loss
(d) Makes the operation of appliances independent of each other
72. Two electric lamps of 40 watt each are connected in parallel .The power
consumed by the combination is---
(a) 20 watt (b) 60watt
(c) 80watt (d) 100watt

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73. A 40Wtube light is in parallel with a room heater. What happens when tube light
is switched off
(a) The heater output is smaller (b) The heater output is larger
(c) The heater output remains the same
74. The resistance of an ideal ammeter is
(a) Zero (b) High
(c) Infinite (d) 10kilo ohm
75. A battery of e.m.f. 3V and internal resistance 1 ohm is connected to a voltmeter
and a current of 1 amp flows in the circuit. What is the resistance of the volt
meter?
(a) 3 ohm (b) 1 ohm
(c) 1.5 ohm (d) 2.5 ohm
76. A capacitor is a perfect insulator for
(a) Alternating current (b) Direct current
(c) Both of above (d) None of the above
77. The power factor of a DC circuit is
(a) 0 (b) 1
(c) - 1 (d) None of above
78. A 120v, 50hertz source is connected to a circuit. If the circuit current is3A and
power consumed is 108W, the circuit resistance is
(a) 24 ohms (b) 12ohms
(c) 36ohms (d) 40ohms
79. A 60% lagging power factor implies that the load is
(a) Inductive (b) Capacitive
(c) Resistive (d) All above
80. When 3 phase system is balanced, the neutral wire carries--------
(a) no current (b) one-third of the current in each phase
(c) half of the current in each phase (d) none of above
81. An energy meter whose meter constant is1500 rev/KWH makes 20 revolutions
in 30 seconds. The load in KW is
(a) 3.2KW (b) 0.8 KW
(c) 6.4 KW (d) 1.6 KW

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82. In a practical transformer copper losses account for about -----------------------% of
the total losses.
(a) 10 (b) 85
(c) 25 (d) 50
83. The washing machine generally employs-----------------motor
(a) Single phase series (b) Resistance split phase
(c) Shaded pole (d) Hysteresis
84. The current from the stator of an alternator is taken out to the external load
circuit through
(a) Slip rings (b) Solid connections
(c) Brushes (d) commutator
85. Most of the synchronous motors are----------------power factor motors
a) Unity b) 0.8 leading
c) 0.8 lagging (d) 0.5 leading
86. Water hammer occurs in
(a) Surge tank (b) Penstock
(c) Turbine (d) Draft tube
87. A large hydro electric power station has a head of 324m and an average flow of
1370cubic meter per second .the reservoir has an area of 6400 Sq. KM. The
available hydro electric power is----------
(a) 2100MW (b) 5600MW
(c)4350MW (d)2650MW
88. The most economical power factor for a consumer is generally
(a) 1 (b) 0.95 lagging
(c) 0.6 lagging (d) 0.75 lagging
89. The two-part tariff is used for-----
(a) Domestic consumers (b) Commercial consumers
(c) Agricultural consumer’s (d) Industrial consumers
90. The primary distribution of electric power is done by
(a) 3-phase 4-wire system (b) 3-phase 3-wire system
(c) 1-phase system (d) None of the above

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91. The suspension type insulators are used for voltage beyond-
(a) 440V (b) 11KV
(c) 33KV (d) 66KV
92. The distribution transformer is generally connected in---
a) Delta/Delta b) Delta/Star
(c) Star/Star (d) Star/Delta
93. The domestic load that has unity power factor is
(a) Fan (b) Mixer
(c) Tube light (d) Filament lamp
94. A short circuit may lead to
(a) Excessive current (b) Fire or explosion
(c) Low voltage (d) All of the above
95. The electric field inside a perfectly conducting media is
(a) Infinite (b) Zero
(c) Dependent upon value of charge (d) none of the above
96. The differential relays are used to protect the equipment against
(a) Over current (b) Reverse currents
(c) Internal fault (d) none of the above
97. The insulators may fail due to-
(a) Flash over (b) Short circuits
(c) Deposition of dust (d) any of the above
98. Corona is accompanied by
(a) Hissing sound (b) Power loss
(c) Vibration (d) All of above
99. In an electric arc welding, the voltage required to strike ac arc is about
(a) 50-60 V (b) 80-90 V
(c) 100-120 v (d) 230 V
100. If a DC 240 V is connected across 240 ohm resistance the power of the load
is------------
a) 240W (b) 1W
(c) 10W (d) 480W

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