The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 4Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 5Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 6Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 7Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
Question 8Single Answer
We shall invite Suresh.
A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us
Question 9Single Answer
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
Question 10Single Answer
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.
A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
Question 11Single Answer
Why did break the vase?
A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him
Question 12Single Answer
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss
Question 13Single Answer
The baby really enjoys that music.
A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
Question 14Single Answer
The weather disrupted the final match.
A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Question 15Single Answer
The management committee is required to publish a report every year.
A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
Question 16Single Answer
Preeti ran the race in record time.
A
In record time Preeti ran the race.
B
The race was run by Preeti in record time
C
The race was being run by Preeti in record time
D
The race had been run by Preeti in record time
Question 17Single Answer
I shall have written the full thesis by December
A
By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
B
The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
C
The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
D
By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
Question 18Single Answer
One must keep one’s promises.
A
One’s promises must be kept by one.
B
One’s promises had to be kept.
C
Promises must be kept.
D
Promises have to be kept by one.
Question 19Single Answer
I read the story in one night.
A
The story had been read by me in one night.
B
The story has been read by me in one night
C
n one night the story has been read by me.
D
the story was read by me in one night
Question 20Single Answer
We must take care of the old.
A
Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
B
The old must be taken care of by us.
C
Those who are old need care by us
D
The old should be taken care of by us.
Question 21Single Answer
My father generously donated money to the church.
A
Money is generously being donated to te church by my father.
B
Money has been generously donated to the church by my father.
C
Money had been generously donated to the church by my father.
D
Money was generously donated to the church by my father.
Question 22Single Answer
We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready
A
you would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
B
Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
C
You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
D
Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they will be ready.
Question 23Single Answer
I saw the master conducting the orchestra.
A
I saw that the orchestra was being conducted by the master.
B
I saw the orchestra being conducted by te master
C
The master was seen conducting the orchestra by me.
D
The master was conducting the orchestra and I saw that.
Question 24Single Answer
The dog is being fed by us.
A
We fed the dog.
B
We have had been feeding the dog.
C
We are feeding the dog
D
We had been feeding the dog
Question 25Single Answer
When did Rohit return my bike?
A
When was my bike returned by Rohit?
B
When was it that Rohit returned my bike?
C
Rohit returned my bike when?
D
When did my bike come back from Rohit?
Question 26Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 27Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 28Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 29Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 30Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 31Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 32Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 33Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 34Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 35Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 36Single Answer
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these
Question 37Single Answer
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 38Single Answer
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong
Question 39Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
A
P
B
L
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 40Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 41Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
E
More than four
Question 42Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
A
I
B
A
C
L
D
M
E
N
Question 43Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 44Single Answer
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
A
26
B
28
C
30
D
32
E
None of these
Question 45Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 46Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word MEASURE each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 47Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters LMAE using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 48Single Answer
If each consonant in the word EXPLORATION is replaced by previous the alphabet and each vowel replaced by alphabet following it in the English alphabetic series, and then the order of the alphabets thus formed is reversed, which of the following from the right?
A
P
B
Q
C
B
D
K
E
None of these
Question 49Single Answer
If the letters in the word AMONGST are arranged in the English alphabetical order, the position of how many letters will remain unchanged?
A
None
B
One
C
Three
D
Four
E
More than Four
Question 50Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters ACRS using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
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Question 51Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters there in the word, UNWANTED, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabets?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 52Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters EIND using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 53Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word, ‘TROUBLE’, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 54Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters there in the word DOUBTS each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 55Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters ESDO using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 56Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 57Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 58Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 59Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 60Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 61Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 62Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 63Single Answer
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say
Question 64Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30
Question 65Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 66Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 67Single Answer
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
7
Question 68Single Answer
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC
Question 69Single Answer
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10
Question 70Single Answer
What is (98 times 102) ?
A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196
Question 71Single Answer
Which is smaller ?
A
9/11
B
7/9
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 72Single Answer
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
A
26/45
B
52/90
C
13/22
D
5/9
Question 73Single Answer
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
A
81/100
B
9/10
C
8/9
D
9/11
Question 74Single Answer
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
A
3528
B
3852
C
3582
D
3825
Question 75Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
13/17
B
11/14
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 76Single Answer
16.928 + 24.7582 5.015 =?
A
20
B
24
C
22
D
26
Question 77Single Answer
Convert 0.75 into fraction ?
A
3/4
B
2/3
C
4/5
D
5/8
Question 78Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
11/13
B
12/15
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 79Single Answer
Two numbers are co-prime if their HCF is ?
A
0
B
1
C
Same
D
Prime
Question 80Single Answer
Product of all factors of 10 is ?
A
10
B
100
C
1000
D
10000
Question 81Single Answer
How many real numbers exist between 2 and 3 ?
A
1
B
10
C
Infinite
D
None
Question 82Single Answer
Which number is divisible by 11 ?
A
12345
B
1331
C
1234
D
1213
Question 83Single Answer
What is the unit digit of (7^{245}) ?
A
1
B
3
C
7
D
9
Question 84Single Answer
What is (64^{2/3}) ?
A
4
B
8
C
16
D
32
Question 85Single Answer
What is (125^{1/3}) ?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
Electrical
Question 86Single Answer
If a square matrix of order 100 has exactly 15 distinct eigenvalues, then the degree of the minimum polynomial is
A
At least 15
B
At most 15
C
Always 15
D
Exactly 100
Question 87Single Answer
For high speed reading and storing of information in a computer, the core shall be of
A
Ferrite
B
Piezoelectric
C
Pyroelectric
D
Ferromagnetic above 768°C
Question 88Single Answer
Soft magnetic materials should have
A
Large saturation magnetization and large permeability
B
Low saturation magnetization and large permeability
C
Large saturation magnetization and low permeability
D
Low saturation magnetization and low permeability
Question 89Single Answer
Orbital magnetic moment of an electron, in an atom, is of the order of
A
0.1 Bohr magneton
B
1.0 Bohr magneton
C
10 Bohr magneton
D
100 Bohr magneton
Question 90Single Answer
When the temperature of a ferromagnetic material exceeds the Curie temperature, it behaves similar to a
A
Diamagnetic material
B
Ferrimagnetic material
C
Paramagnetic material
D
Antiferromagnetic material
Question 91Single Answer
What is the correct sequence of the following materials in ascending order of their resistivity ?
1. Iron
2. Silver
3. Constantan
4. Mica
5. Aluminium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A
2, 5, 1, 3 and 4
B
4, 5, 3, 1 and 2
C
2, 3, 1, 5 and 4
D
4, 5, 1, 3 and 2
Question 92Single Answer
In the first Cauer network, with a pole at infinity, the first element must be
A
Series capacitor
B
Series inductor
C
Shunt capacitor
D
Shunt inductor
Question 93Single Answer
The total magnetic moment
1. is called saturation magnetization.
2. depends on the number of magnetic dipoles per unit volume, the instant electric current and the area of the current loop.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 94Single Answer
Susceptibility of a diamagnetic material is 1. Negative
2. Positive
3. Dependent on the temperature
4. Independent of the temperature
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 95Single Answer
Superconductivity is a material property associated with
A
Changing shape by stretching
B
Stretching without breaking
C
A loss of thermal resistance
D
A loss of electrical resistance
Question 96Single Answer
An atom in a crystal vibrates at a frequency, determined by
1. Crystal heat current
2. Crystal temperature
3. The stiffness of the bonds with neighbour atoms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 97Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. Nano means 10–9 so that nano materials have an order of dimension higher than the size of atom and come in the form of rods, tubes, spheres or even thin sheets/films
2. Nano materials have enhanced of changed structural property
3. Nano elements lend themselves to mechanical processing like rolling, twisting, positioning
4. Nano elements show important electrical, magnetic and optical characteristics that are useful in electrical industry
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
1, 2, 3 and 4
C
3 and 4 only
D
1, 2 and 4 only
Question 98Single Answer
For a two-part reciprocal network, the three transmission parameters are A = 4, B = 7 and C = 5. What is the value of D?
A
9.5
B
9.0
C
8.5
D
8.0
Question 99Single Answer
Consider the following as representations of reciprocity in terms of z-parameters:
1. z11 = z12 2. z12 = z22
3. z12 = z21
Which of the above representations is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 100Single Answer
Kirchhoff’s current law is applicable to
1. Closed loops in a circuit
2. Junction in a circuit
3. Magnetic circuits
Which of the above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 101Single Answer
Which of the following are satisfied in a non-linear network?
1. Associative 2. Superposition
3. Homogeneity 4. Bilaterality
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 3 only
B
1 and 4 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
2 and 4 only
Question 102Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. Network theorems are not derivable from Kirchhoff’s law
2. To get the Norton current, one has to short the current source
3. Thevenin’s theorem is suitable for a circuit involving voltage sources and series connections
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
3 only
Question 103Single Answer
What is the octal equivalent of (5621.125)10?
A
11774.010
B
12765.100
C
16572.100
D
17652.010
Question 104Single Answer
What is the hexadecimal representation of (657)8?
A
1 AF
B
D 78
C
D 71
D
32 F
Question 105Single Answer
In potential transformers, the secondary turns are increased slightly and the primary and secondary windings are wound as closely as possible to compensate for
A
Phase angle and ratio error, respectively
B
Ratio and phase angle error, respectively
C
Any eddy current loss and hysteresis loss, respectively
D
The hysteresis loss and eddy current loss, respectively
Question 106Single Answer
Which one of the following methods is used for the measurement of high resistances?
A
Carey-Foster bridge method
B
Substitution method
C
Loss of charge method
D
Potentiometer method
Question 107Single Answer
Consider the following statements with regard to induction type wattmeter:
1. Can be used on both ac and dc systems.
2. Power consumption is relatively low.
3. It is accurate only at stated frequency and temperature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 108Single Answer
A computer system has a cache with a cache access time TC = 10 ns, a hit ratio of 80% and an average memory access time TM = 20 ns. What is the access time for physical memory TP?
A
90 ns
B
80 ns
C
60 ns
D
20 ns
Question 109Single Answer
The minimum number of arithmetic operations required to evaluate the polynomial P(X) = X5+ 8X3+ X for a given value of X using only one temporary variable is
A
8
B
7
C
6
D
5
Question 110Single Answer
A freewheeling diode in phase-controlled rectifiers
A
enables inverter operation
B
is responsible for additional reactive power
C
improves the line power factor
D
is responsible for additional harmonics
Question 111Single Answer
What is the analog output for a 4-bit R-2R ladder DAC when input is (1000)2, for Vref = 5V?
A
2.3333 V
B
2.4444 V
C
2.5556 V
D
2.6667 V
Question 112Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A
LTI system is causal
B
If and only if its impulse response is nonzero for positive values of n.
C
If its impulse response is zero for negative values of n.
D
If its impulse response is zero for positive values of n
Question 113Single Answer
A system has 14 poles and 2 zeros in its open-loop transfer function. The slope of its highest frequency asymptote in its magnitude plot is
A
–40 dB/dec
B
–240 dB/dec
C
+40 dB/dec
D
+240 dB/dec
Question 114Single Answer
The characteristics of a mode of controller are summarized:
1. If error is zero, the output from the controller is zero.
2. If error is constant in time, the output from the controller is zero.
3. For changing error in time, the output from the controller is |K|% for every 1% sec–1 rate of change of error.
4. For positive rate of change of error, the output is also positive. The mode of controller is
A
Integral controller
B
Derivative controller
C
Proportional derivative
D
Proportional integral
Question 115Single Answer
A 1000V/400vV power transformer has a nominal short-circuit voltage VSC = 40%. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A
A voltage of 400 V appears across the short-circuited secondary terminals
B
A voltage of 16 V appears across the short-circuited secondary terminals.
C
When the secondary terminals are short-circuited, the rated current flows at the primary side at a primary voltage of 400 V.
D
The primary voltage drops to 400 V, when the secondary terminals are short-circuited.
Question 116Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. Salient pole alternators have small diameters and large axial lengths.
2. Cylindrical rotor alternators have a distributed winding.
3. Cylindrical rotor alternators are wound for large number of poles.
4. Salient pole alternators run at speeds slower than cylindrical rotor machines.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 4 only
C
1 and 4 only
D
2 and 3 only
Question 117Single Answer
A permanent magnet stepper motor with 8 poles in stator and 6 poles in rotor will have a step angle of
A
7.5°
B
15°
C
30°
D
60°
Question 118Single Answer
Bulk power transmission over long HVDC lines is preferred because of
A
Low cost of HVDC terminal
B
No harmonic losses
C
Minimum line power losses
D
Simple protection
Question 119Single Answer
The turn-off time of a thyristor is 30 µs at 50°C. What is its turn-off time at 100°C?
A
15 µs
B
30 µs
C
60 µs
D
120 µs
Question 120Single Answer
A large dc motor is required to control the speed of the blower from a 3-phase ac source. The suitable ac to dc converter is, 3-phase
A
Fully controlled bridge converter
B
Fully controlled bridge converter with freewheeling diode
C
Half controlled bridge converter
D
Converter pair in sequence control
Question 121Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. The voltage developed across the OFF switches of the half bridge converter is the maximum dc link voltage.
2. In the full bridge converter, the voltage across the primary of the transformer is the dc link voltage.
3. The voltage developed across the OFF switches of the full bridge converter in half the maximum dc link voltage.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
2 and 3 only
Question 122Single Answer
What is the probability that at most 5 defective fuses will be found in a box of 200 fuses, if 2% of such fuses are defective?
A
0·82
B
0·79
C
0·59
D
0·52
Question 123Single Answer
At temperature above a limiting value, the energy of lattice vibrations, in a conductor, increases linearly with temperature so that resistivity increases linearly with temperature. In this region, this limiting value of temperature is called
A
Bernoulli Temperature
B
Curie Temperature
C
DebyeTemperature
D
Neel Temperature
Question 124Single Answer
Consider the following statements:
1. The critical magnetic field of a superconductor is maximum at absolute zero.
2. Transition temperature of a superconductor is sensitive to its structure.
3. The critical magnetic field of a superconductor is zero at its critical temperature.
4. Superconductors show very high conductivity below the critical temperature.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 4 only
D
2 and 4 only
Question 125Single Answer
Eddy current losses in transformer cores can be reduced by the use of
1. Solid cores
2. Laminated cores
3. Ferrites
Select the correct answer using he codes given below:
A
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 126Single Answer
The phenomenon of magnetostriction occurs when a ferromagnetic substance is magnetized resulting in
A
Heating
B
Small changes in its dimensions
C
Small changes in its crystal structure
D
Some change in its mechanical properties
Question 127Single Answer
What type of defect causes F-centers in a crystal?
A
Stoichiometric defect
B
Metal excess defect due to anion vacancies
C
Metal excess defect due to extra cations
D
Frenkel defect
Question 128Single Answer
In a connected graph, the total number of branches is b and the total number of nodes is n. Then the number of links L of a co-tree is
A
b – n
B
b – n – 1
C
b + n – 1
D
b – n + 1
Question 129Single Answer
When 7/0.029 V.I.R cable is carrying 20 A, a drop of 1 V occurs every 12 m. The voltage drop in a 100 m run of this cable when it is carrying 10 V is nearly
A
4.2 V
B
3.2 V
C
1.2 V
D
0.42 V
Question 130Single Answer
Consider the following statements: If a high Q parallel resonant circuit is loaded with a resistance
1. The circuit impedance reduces
2. The resonant frequency remains the same
3. The bandwidth reduces
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 131Single Answer
The three non-inductive loads of 5 kW, 3 kW and 2 kW are connected in a star network between R, Y and B phases and neutral. The line voltage is 400 V. The current in the neutral wire is nearly
A
11 A
B
14 A
C
17 A
D
21 A
Question 132Single Answer
Consider the following statements with regard to Lissajous pattern on a CRO:
1. It is a stationary pattern on the CRO.
2. It is used for precise measurement of frequency of a voltage signal.
3. The ratio between frequencies of vertical and longitudinal voltage signals should be an integer to have a steady Lissajous pattern.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 133Single Answer
Electric flux enclosed by a surface surrounding a charge is equal to the amount of charge enclosed.” This is the statement of
A
Faraday’s law
B
Lenz’s law
C
Modified Ampere’s law
D
Gauss’s law
Question 134Single Answer
If a positively charged body is placed inside a spherical hollow conductor, what will be the polarity of charge inside and outside the hollow conductor?
A
Inside positive, outside negative
B
Inside negative, outside positive
C
Both negative
D
Both positive
Question 135Single Answer
Consider the following statements with regard to Moving Iron (MI) instruments:
1. These instruments possess high operating torque.
2. These instruments can be used in ac and dc circuits.
3. Power consumption in these instruments is lower for low voltage range.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 136Single Answer
Consider the following components in a multistate R-C coupled amplifier:
1. Parasitic capacitance of transistor
2. Coupling capacitance
3. Stray capacitance
4. Wiring capacitance
Which of the above components effectively control high frequencies?
A
1,2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4
Question 137Single Answer
A Wien Bridge Oscillator is suitable for
1. Audio frequency applications
2. Radio frequency applications
3. Very low frequency applications
Which of the above frequency applications is/ are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 138Single Answer
The number of complex additions and multiplications in direct DFT are, respectively
A
N(N–1) and N2
B
N(N+1) and N2
C
N(N+1)2 and N
D
N and N2
Question 139Single Answer
While forming a Routh arrary, the situation of a row of zeros indicates that the system
A
has symmetrically located roots
B
is stable
C
is insensitive to variations in gain
D
has asymmetrically located roots
Question 140Single Answer
A linear time-invariant control system with unsatisfactory steady state error is to be compensated. Which is/are the correct type of cascade compensation to be provided?
1. Lead
2. Lag
3. Lag-lead
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3 only
Question 141Single Answer
In a system, the damping coefficient is –2. The system response will be
A
Undamped
B
Oscillations with decreasing magnitude
C
Oscillations with increasing magnitude
D
Critically damped
Question 142Single Answer
A dynamic system is described by the following equations:
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1,2 and 3
Question 143Single Answer
Consider the following statements regarding capability curves of a synchronous generator:
1. The MVA loading should not exceed the generator rating.
2. The field current should not be allowed to exceed a specified value determined by field heating.
3. The MW loading should not exceed the rating of the prime mover.
4. The load angle must be more than 90°.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1, 2, 3 and 4
B
1 and 4 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
Question 144Single Answer
Which one of the following does not have an effect on corona?
A
Spacing between conductors
B
Conductor size
C
Line voltage
D
Length of conductor
Question 145Single Answer
Consider the following statements regarding corona:
1. It causes radio interference
2. It attenuates lightning surges.
3. It causes power loss.
4. It is more prevalent in the middle conductor of a transmission line employing flat conductor configuration.
Which of the above statements are correct
A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
3 and 4 only
Question 146Single Answer
Consider the following statements with regard to a GTO :
1. The turn-off gain of the GTO is large.
2. Large negative gate current pulses are required to turn off the GTO.
3. GTO has large reverse blocking capability Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 147Single Answer
Consider the following statements with regard to power diodes:
1. The breakdown voltage is directly proportional to the doping density of the drift region.
2. Losses in the diode are less due to conductivity modulation of the drift region in the on-state.
3. The vertically oriented structure supports large blocking voltages.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Question 148Single Answer
In a synchronous machine, hunting is predominantly damped by
A
mechanical losses in the rotor
B
iron losses in the rotor
C
copper losses in the stator
D
copper losses in the rotor
Question 149Single Answer
In a 3-phase ac power transmission system using synchronous generation
A
The steady state power limits of both round rotor and salient pole machines are reached Ø = of their respective power angle characteristics.
B
the steady state power limit of round rotor motor machines occurs at a much smaller angle Ø as compared to that of salient pole machine power angle characteristics.
C
The steady state power limit of salient pole machines occurs at smaller angle Ø as compared to that of round rotor machine power angle characteristics.
D
The transient state power limits of synchronous generators do not depend on initial load just before the large change in load or on 3-phase fault.
Question 150Single Answer
A lossless power system has two generators G1 and G2; and total load to be served is 200 MW. The respective cost curves C1 and C2 are defined as C1 = PO1 + 0.01P201; C2 = P02 + 0.01P2a2 : Assume the minimum loading on any generator to be 30 MW, the most economical loads PG1 and PG2 for the two generators are respectively
A
170 MW and 100 MW
B
200 MW and 100 MW
C
170 MW and 30 MW
D
200 MW and 30 MW
Question 151Single Answer
The loss formula coefficient matrix for a two-plant system is given by
The economic schedule for a certain load is given as
P1 = 150 MW and P2 = 275 MW
What is the penalty factor for plant 1 for this condition?
A
1.324
B
1.515
C
1.575
D
1.721
Question 152Single Answer
In 8085A microprocessor, the operation performed by the instruction LHLD 2100 H is
A
(H) ← 21 H, (L) ←00H
B
(H) ← M (2100 H), (L) ←M(2101H)
C
(H) ← M (2100 H), (L) ←M(2100H)
D
(H) ← 00H, (L) ←21H
Question 153Single Answer
A power system has two synchronous generators having governor turbine characteristics as
P1 = 50 (50 – f)
P2 = 100(51 – f)
Where f represents the system frequency. Assuming a lossless operation of the complete power system, what is the system frequency for a total load of 800 MW?
A
55.33 Hz
B
50 Hz
C
45.33 Hz
D
40 Hz
Question 154Single Answer
Geneticists say that they are very close to confirming the genetic roots of psychiatric illness such as depression and schizophrenia, and consequently, that doctors will be able to eradicate these disease through early identification and gene therapy. On which of the following assumptions does the statement above rely?
A
Strategies are now available for eliminating psychiatric illnesses.
B
Certain psychiatric illnesses have a genetic basis.
C
All human diseases can be traced back to genes and how they are expressed.
D
In the future, genetics will become the only relevant field for identifying psychiatric illnesses.
Question 155Single Answer
A 12-pole, 440 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase synchronous motor takes a line current of 100 A at 0.8 pf leading. Neglecting losses, the torque developed will be
A
705 Nm
B
1165 Nm
C
1058 Nm
D
525 Nm
Question 156Single Answer
A 3-phase, 460 V, 6-pole, 60 Hz cylindrical rotor synchronous motor has a synchronous reactance of 2.5 and negligible armature resistance. The load torque, proportional to the square of the speed, is 398 N.m at 1200 rpm.Unity power factor is maintained by excitation control. Keeping the V/f constant, the frequency is reduced to 36 Hz. The torque angle is
A
9.5°
B
12.5°
C
25.5°
D
30°
Question 157Single Answer
Where does electro-static shielding occur in a charged spherical shell ?
A
When electrical potential outside spherical shell is zero
B
When electrical potential inside the spherical shell is zero
C
When electrical field outside the spherical shell
D
Electrical field inside the spherical shell
Question 158Single Answer
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the phrase underlined in the sentence below?It is fascinating to see life forms cope with varied environment conditions.
A
adopt to
B
adapt to
C
adept in
D
accept with
Question 159Single Answer
A 3-phase, 50 Hz, six pole induction motor has a rotor resistance of 0.1 Ω and reactance of 0.92 Ω. Neglect the voltage drop in stator and assume that the rotor resistance is constant. Given that the full load slip is 3%, the ratio of maximum torque to full load torque is
A
1.567
B
1.712
C
1.948
D
2.134
Question 160Single Answer
In an oscilloscope screen, linear sweep is applied at the
A
vertical axis
B
horizontal axis
C
origin
D
both horizontal and vertical axis
Question 161Single Answer
A phase-lead network has its transfer function
What is the frequency at which the maximum phase-lead occurs?
A
25 rad/sec
B
50 rad/sec
C
75 rad/sec
D
100 rad/sec
Question 162Single Answer
For a periodic square wave, which one of the following statements is true?
A
The Fourier series coefficients do not exist.
B
The Fourier series coefficients exists but the reconstruction converges at no point.
C
The Fourier series coefficients exists and the reconstruction converges at most points.
D
The Fourier series coefficients exists and the reconstruction converges at every point.
Question 163Single Answer
The number of complex additions and multiplications in GFT are, respectively
A
log2 N and N log2 N
B
N log2 N and log2 N
C
log2 N and log2 N
D
log2 N and log2 N
Question 164Single Answer
The undesirable property of an electrical insulting material is
A
high electric strength
B
high relative permittivity
C
high thermal conductivity
D
high insulation resistivity
Question 165Single Answer
Fourier series of any periodic signal x(t) can be obtained if
1.
2. Finite number of discontinuities within finite time interval t
3. Infinite number of discontinuities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1,2 and 3
B
1 and 3 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
2 and 3 only
Question 166Single Answer
Consider the following statements with respect to Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT):
1. If is obtained by performing a sampling operation in the time domain.
2. It transforms a finite duration sequence into a discrete frequency spectrum.
3. It is obtained by performing a sampling operation in both time and frequency domains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 only
D
3 only
Question 167Single Answer
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedient, intact and fighting, even when the odds and conditions were against them.Which one of the following statements best sums up the meaning of the above passage?
A
Through regimentation as the main reason for the efficiency of the Roman legions even in adverse circumstances
B
The legions were treated inhumanly as if the men were animals
C
Discipline was the armies inheritance from their seniors
D
The harsh discipline to which the legions were subjected to led to the odds and conditions being against them
Question 168Single Answer
A periodic voltage waveform observed on an oscillating across a load is shown. A permanent Magnet Moving Coil (PMMC) meter connected across the same load reads
A
4 V
B
5 V
C
8 V
D
10 V
Question 169Single Answer
The logical expression,
A
B
C
D
Question 170Single Answer
A tuned-collector oscillator has a fixed inductance of 100 µH and has to be tunable over the frequency band of 500 kHz to 1500 kHz. What is the range of variable capacitor to be used?