FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Funtions of Electrical Inspectorate ... (Paper I)
Date of
Examination
04-09-2019
Question1:-The appointment of Electrical Inspector is governed by ____________ section of the Electricity Act 2003. A:-161
B:-162
C:-126
D:-144
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-National Load Despatch Centre is established under _____________ section of the Electricity Act 2003. A:-Subsection (1) of section 27
B:-Subsection (2) of section 29
C:-Subsection (1) of section 26
D:-Subsection (4) of section 28
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-As per which Regulation of CEA... safety regulations 2010, designating of person(s) are made to operate and carry out the work on the Electrical Lines and apparatus
A:-7
B:-19
C:-3
D:-34
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Regulation 24 of CEA... safety regulations 2010 insists
A:-Distinction of different circuits
B:-Earthing systems
C:-Load sharing
D:-Deposit of maps
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Electrical safety officer is designated as per _______________ regulation of CEA... safety regulations 2010. A:-5
B:-12
C:-31
D:-48
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Which regulation of CEA... safety regulations 2010 insists periodical inspection and testing of installations? A:-63
B:-32
C:-14
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-As per ____________ regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations 2010, the consumer shall take precautions for safe custody of the equipments on his premises belonging to the supplier.
A:-16(3)
B:-13(3)
C:-31(1)
D:-46(5)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Which regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations 2010 governs the Handling of supply lines and apparatus? A:-12
B:-50
C:-19
D:-65
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-The validity of scheme approval issued by Electrical Inspectorate Department is
A:-2 years
B:-5 years
C:-4 years
D:-3 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Regulation 36 of CEA... Safety Regulations 2010 is applicable to the buildings having height
A:-15 metres
B:-more than 15 metres
C:-more than 16 metres
D:-10.5 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Regulation ______________ of CEA... Safety Regulations 2010 insisting electrical contractor license for electrical installation work. A:-32
B:-43
C:-66
D:-29
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Which Regulation of CEA... safety regulation 2010 governs the actions to be done if a leakage on consumer's premise is suspected? A:-11
B:-55
C:-34
D:-72
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Notice of accidents to Electrical Inspector is insisted as per ____________ section of the The Electricity Act - 2003. A:-161
B:-165
C:-162
D:-156
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-As per which section of the Electricity Act 2003 Central Electricity Authority achieve powers to make regulations A:-176
B:-177
C:-181
D:-185
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The Electricity Act 2003 is not applicable to the state
A:-Assam
B:-Meghalaya
C:-Jammu and Kashmir
D:-Punjab
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Section 70 of the Electricity Act - 2003 is related to the constitution of
A:-Central Regulatory Commission
B:-State Regulatory Commission
C:-Central Electricity Authority
D:-State Electricity Board
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-National Electricity Policy Plan insisted in ____________ section of the Electricity Act 2003.
A:-3
B:-13
C:-52
D:-40
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The electricity supply code is insisted in _____________ section of The Electricity Act 2003.
A:-42
B:-48
C:-74
D:-50
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-The electrical system setup to generate power and distribute electricity in a specified area without connection to the grid is named as A:-stand by system
B:-cogeneration system
C:-independent system
D:-stand alone system
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Non-discriminatory provision for the use of transmission lines or similar facilities by another licensee or consumer engaged in generation of electricity is termed as
A:-power access
B:-wheeling
C:-inter access
D:-open access
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-State Load despatch centre established under ____________ section of The Electricity Act 2003.
A:-Subsection 3 of section 26
B:-Subsection 1 of section 33
C:-Subsection 1 of section 31
D:-Subsection 2 of section 32
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Control and transmission of electricity is referred in which section of the Electricity Act 2003
A:-Section 58
B:-Section 54
C:-Section 67
D:-Section 101
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Provision as to the opening up of streets, railways etc. detailed in ______________ section of the Electricity Act 2003. A:-99
B:-110
C:-67
D:-163
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The class of CT to be used by an HT consumer in TOD meter, as per current guideline is ______________. A:-0.25
B:-0.2
C:-0.5
D:-0.55
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Which Regulation of CEA... Safety Regulation - 2010 governs the cutting of soil near a transmission tower?
A:-75(2)
B:-73(3)
C:-65(3)
D:-27(1)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-For over voltage protection of transformer, the tripping shall be given normally to
A:-secondary side
B:-both primary side and secondary side
C:-primary side
D:-none of the abve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The minimum size of copper wire used for electrical wiring is
A:-`"1.5 mm^2"`
B:-`"0.75 mm^2"`
C:-`"2.5 mm^2"`
D:-`"4 mm^2"`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The current density of steel (GI) taken for earthing design is
A:-`"118 A/mm^2"`
B:-`"73 A/mm^2"`
C:-`"46 A/mm^2"`
D:-`"100 A/mm^2"`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The new IS/IEC code for lightining protection is
A:-5790
B:-9968
C:-2082
D:-62305
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-The minimum vertical clearance required for a building under an existing 200 KV overhead line is A:-4.6 metres
B:-5.5 metres
C:-4 metres
D:-7.3 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Functions and Duties of Central Electricity Authority is envisaged in ____________ section of The Electricity Act 2003. A:-176
B:-73
C:-35
D:-87
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Provision relating to safety and electricity supply measures specified in which section of the Electricity Act 2003 A:-16
B:-94
C:-180
D:-53
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-To determine the tariff for electricity is a function of _________________.
A:-State Regulatory Commission
B:-Central Regulatory Commission
C:-Distribution Licensee
D:-Transmission Licensee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Appellate Tribunal for Electricity is established under ______________ section of the Electricity Act 2003. A:-65
B:-110
C:-7
D:-154
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Duration of fault current for earthing design of HT installation is taken as
A:-40 milli seconds
B:-3 seconds
C:-1.5 seconds
D:-2 seconds
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-Indian standard 'guide for electrical layout is residential buildings' is
A:-4648
B:-3151
C:-6381
D:-732
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-A Restricted Earth Fault Relay usually represented by the device designation number
A:-59
B:-44
C:-46
D:-64
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Distance protection relay is applicable to
A:-Power transformers
B:-Generators
C:-Transmission lines
D:-HV motors
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-An on-grid solar power plant essentially requires
A:-Earth Fault Protection
B:-Differential Protection
C:-Overvoltage protection
D:-Anti islanding protection
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Maximum number of members to be appointed in the governing council of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is A:-20
B:-26
C:-30
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Which section of the Energy Conservation Act - 2001 governs the powers of central government to facilitate and enforce efficient use of energy and its conservation?
A:-14
B:-3
C:-8
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Regulation 32 of CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 governs the installation and testing of
A:-Motors
B:-Power transformers
C:-Generating units including renewable sources
D:-EHT lines
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Who is making the Kerala Electricity Supply Code?
A:-KSEBL
B:-State Government
C:-Central Government
D:-KSERC
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The Kerala State Electricity Supply Code 2014 made under Section 50 read with section __________ of the Electricity Act 2003 and all other powers enabling in this behalf.
A:-181
B:-129
C:-172
D:-104
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The voltage specified as extra high voltage in Kerala Electricity Supply Code - 2014 is the voltage exceeding A:-11 KV
B:-66 KV
C:-110 KV
D:-33 KV
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-The low tension consumed specified in Kerala Electricity Supply Code - 2014 is a consumer availing electricity at voltage A:-230 V
B:-415 V
C:-Voltage not exceeding 1000 V
D:-Voltage not exceeding 11 kV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Regulation that governs the tapping of service lines from overhead lines is
A:-47
B:-71
C:-65
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Height of stay insulator from ground level shall not be less than _____________.
A:-5 metres
B:-3 metres
C:-7 metres
D:-4 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-The minimum statutory horizontal clearance required between a building an existing 110 kV overhead line shall be A:-3.7 m
B:-2.6 m
C:-2.9 m
D:-4.6 m
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-All generators with rating ______________ and above shall be protected against earth fault or leakage.
A:-1000 kvA
B:-80 kvA
C:-125 kvA
D:-100 kvA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Which regulation of CEA... Safety Regulation - 2010 insist relevant tests for electrical installations exceeding 650 V which has been disconnected for six months or more before reconnection?
A:-46(3)
B:-35(2)
C:-23(3)
D:-30(3)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Regulation of CEA... Regulation - 2010 allowing deviations by central/state government is
A:-115
B:-116
C:-76
D:-67
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Which regulation of CEA Regulation 2010 insist protection against electromagnetic interference?
A:-77
B:-72
C:-68
D:-49
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-As per ____________ regulation of CEA.... Safety Regulation - 2010 no rods, pipes or similar materials shall be brought with in the flash over distance of bare live conductors or lines.
A:-63(3)
B:-94(2)
C:-64(2)
D:-46(4)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Which regulation of CEA... Safety Regulation - 2010 insist earth guarding for rendering the line electrically harmless in case it breaks A:-53
B:-73
C:-83
D:-80
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Regulation of CEA...Safety Regulations - 2010 governs the condition of unused overhead lines is
A:-5
B:-37
C:-13
D:-75
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The minimum depth of laying of an underground cable above 33 kV is
A:-1 m
B:-1.2 m
C:-1.5 m
D:-2 m
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-As per which Regulation of CEA... Safety Regulation 2010, approval by Electrical Inspector is issued for HT electrical installations A:-43
B:-32
C:-52
D:-42
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Which Regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 insisting the panels to be painted with the description on its identification at front and at rear?
A:-82(3)
B:-19(6)
C:-13(3)
D:-115(3)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Which regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 insisting the interlocks and protection for use of electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V?
A:-79
B:-47
C:-51
D:-45
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-_____________ of transformers only shall be used for installations inside the residential or commercial buildings. A:-oil type
B:-oil type or dry type
C:-dry type
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The percentage impedance of a distribution transformer is generally of the order of
A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-8%
D:-13%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Which section of the Electricity Act - 2003 governs the grant of licence
A:-23
B:-74
C:-14
D:-121
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-As per CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010, the permitted number of joints in a span of an overhead line is _______________. A:-2
B:-4
C:-3
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Which Regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 governs the supply to luminous tube sign installations of voltage exceeding 650 V but not exceeding 33 kV?
A:-52
B:-20
C:-108
D:-29
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-The statutory minimum ground clearance required for a 33 kV overhead line erected across a street is A:-7.2 m
B:-6.1 m
C:-5.8 m
D:-4.6 m
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Which regulation of CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 governs the maximum interval between supports? A:-60
B:-62
C:-33
D:-67
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Theft of Electricity is specified in which section of the Electricity Act - 2003
A:-149
B:-135
C:-92
D:-23
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Single phase voltage level specified in Kerala State Electricity Supply Code - 2014 is
A:-240 V
B:-220 V
C:-230 V
D:-250 V
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Unauthorised use of electricity is specified in which section of the Electricity Act - 2003
A:-100
B:-58
C:-126
D:-92
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Rural Area specified in Kerala Electricity Supply code - 2014 is an area comprising
A:-grama panchayat
B:-municipality
C:-corporation
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Which is an electrical distribution license in Kerala?
A:-Kozhikodu Corporation
B:-Kollam Corporation
C:-Cochin Corporation
D:-Thrissur Corporation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-As per Kerala Electricity Supply Code - 2014 he allowable contract demand for a HT consumer based on demand based metering is A:-2500 KVA
B:-3000 KVA
C:-5000 KVA
D:-6000 KVA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-As per the Kerala Electricity Supply Code - 2014 the KW load equivalent to 1 HP is
A:-0.75
B:-0.735
C:-0.746
D:-0.764
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Total allowable load on a power subcircuit is
A:-3000 W
B:-2000 W
C:-5000 W
D:-2500 W
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The India standard "Guide for safety procedures and practices in electrical work" is A:-1860
B:-2274
C:-900
D:-5216
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The Indian standard "switches for domestic and similar purposes" is
A:-3854-1988
B:-3481-1966
C:-4250-1980
D:-3725-1966
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-What is the minimum statutory horizontal clearance required for a building from an existing 11 kV overhead line? A:-1.4 m
B:-2.3 m
C:-1.2 m
D:-2 m
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-What is the device designation number for AC circuit breaker?
A:-51
B:-52
C:-55
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-What is the device designation number for an over voltage relay?
A:-64
B:-53
C:-76
D:-59
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-What is the clearance to be provided behind the switch board?
A:-2 m
B:-40 cm
C:-60 cm
D:-Either < 20 cm > 75 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The energy conservation activities its Kerala is governed by
A:-KSEBL
B:-Electrical Inspectorate
C:-EMC Kerala
D:-CEA
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-What is the Average Service Availability Index specified by Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission in Urban Areas of Kerala? A:-98%
B:-97.5%
C:-95%
D:-99%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-For parallel operation of transformers one essential condition is
A:-Same secondary current
B:-Same voltage ratio
C:-Same primary current
D:-Different percentage impedance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-What is the minimum separation distance between an underground telecommunication line and a power cable above 33 kV? A:-1 m
B:-0.6 m
C:-0.5 m
D:-1.2 m
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-The section _______________ of the Electricity Act - 2003 insists the rules and regulations to be laid before the parliament. A:-155
B:-149
C:-179
D:-127
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-If the fault current exceeds _________________ kA plate earth electrodes shall be used.
A:-10 kA
B:-6 kA
C:-3 kA
D:-20 kA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The section _____________ of the Electricity Act - 2003 insists the installation of a correct meter.
A:-55
B:-148
C:-119
D:-63
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Which section of the Electricity Act 2003 insists the specification of different standards of performance by licence A:-114
B:-61
C:-58
D:-52
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-As per which section of the Electricity Act 2003, state government acquire powers to make rules A:-72
B:-6
C:-133
D:-180
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-If the transformer capacity is 1000 KVA and above, the secondary side control is
A:-moulded case circuit breaker
B:-miniature circuit breaker
C:-switch fuse unit
D:-air circuit breaker
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-What is the minimum front clearance required for a panel having draw out type breaking?
A:-1.1 m
B:-0.75 m
C:-2 m
D:-1.5 m
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Which section of the Electricity Act 2003 related to the functions and duties of Central Electricity Authority? A:-180
B:-138
C:-73
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-As per the Kerala Electricity (Intimation of Accident) Rules 2005 an accident should be intimated to the Electrical Inspector in prescribed form with its _____________ hours of the knowledge of the occurance of accidents.
A:-48
B:-72
C:-24
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The form for reporting of electrical accidents involving human beings to Electrical Inspector is ____________. A:-Form B
B:-Form A
C:-Form D
D:-Form C
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The Indian Standard for motor capacitors __________.
A:-3553
B:-8923
C:-13364
D:-2993
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-A gas pressure relay is used in
A:-Transformer
B:-Motor
C:-Capacitors
D:-Generator
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-The capacity of solar power plant is usually specified in
A:-KW
B:-KWp
C:-KVARh
D:-KVA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-As per CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010 a "linked switch" means a switch unit with all the poles ___________ linked so as to operate simultaneously.
A:-electrically
B:-electronically
C:-mechanically
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-The differential protection is required for a transformer of capacity _____________, as per CEA... Safety Regulations - 2010. A:-Less than 10 MVA
B:-10 MVA and above
C:-1 MVA
D:-5 MVA
Correct Answer:- Option-B