FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Electricity Supply Act - III PAPER
Date of
Examination
25-09-2019
Question1:-A power plant set up by any association of persons for generating electricity primarily for use of members of such association is known as
A:-Independent generating plant
B:-Captive generating plant
C:-Small generating plant
D:-Distributed generating plant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-A process that simultaneously produces two or more forms of useful energy including electricity is called A:-Cogeneration
B:-Renewable generation
C:-Self-generation
D:-Hybrid generation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The high voltage backbone system of inter-connected transmission lines, sub-stations and generating plants A:-Transmission system
B:-Dedicated transmission lines
C:-Grid
D:-Power system
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-The electricity system set-up to generate power and distribute electricity in a specified area without connection to the grid is called A:-Independent system
B:-Substation
C:-Distribution system
D:-Stand alone system
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Grid standards means the standards specified by the
A:-CERC
B:-CEA
C:-APTEL
D:-CTU
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-The National electricity policy is prepared by
A:-Central government
B:-Central electricity regulatory commission
C:-Central electricity authority
D:-Appellate tribunal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Every person, who has constructed a captive generating plant and maintains and operates such plant, shall have the right to A:-Open access
B:-Trading
C:-Franchising
D:-Distribution
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-License is not required for
A:-Transmission of electricity
B:-Distribution of electricity
C:-Generation of electricity
D:-Trading of electricity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-The central transmission utility within _________ after the receipt of the copy of the application for license shall sent its recommendations to the central commission
A:-7 days
B:-15 days
C:-30 days
D:-45 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Unless revoked, a licence shall continue to be in force for a period of
A:-5 years
B:-10 years
C:-20 years
D:-25 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Which of the following is not a reason to suspend the license of a distribution licensee? A:-Persistently failed to maintain uninterrupted supply
B:-Unable to discharge the functions imposed on it
C:-Broken the terms and conditions of licence
D:-Fail to comply the direction of government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-The NLDC is constituted for optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity among
A:-RLDCs
B:-SLDCs
C:-CTUs
D:-STUs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-The SLDC can be operated by
A:-A state Government company
B:-An authority constituted by any central Act
C:-A corporation established by central Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-This of the following is not a function of the central transmission utility
A:-Planning and co-ordination relating to inter-state transmission system with state transmission utilities B:-Planning and co-ordination relating to inter-state transmission system with state generating companies C:-Planning and co-ordination relating to intra-state transmission system with authority
D:-Undertake transmission of electricity through inter-state transmission system
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-If any generating company fails to comply with the directions issued by SLDC, it is liable to pay a penalty not exceeding A:-Rs. 15 lacs
B:-Rs. 20 lacs
C:-Rs. 5 lacs
D:-Rs. 10 lacs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Any consumer aggrieved by the order of CGRF can approach
A:-Ombudsman
B:-High court
C:-State regulatory commission
D:-Distribution licensee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-The standards of performance of a licensee shall be specified by
A:-Appropriate Government
B:-Central electricity authority
C:-Appropriate commission
D:-Licensee
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-No person other than a licensee shall transmit electricity in any street at a rate exceeding
A:-200 W and 110 V
B:-220 W and 90 V
C:-230 W and 120 V
D:-250 W and 100 V
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-No tariff or part of any tariff may ordinarily be amended more frequently than
A:-Once in any financial year
B:-Twice in any financial year
C:-Once in five years
D:-Once in three years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-The regulatory commission shall accept/reject a tariff petition within _________ from the date of receipt of the application A:-120 days
B:-90 days
C:-60 days
D:-30 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-Provisions of Act with the prior approval of
A:-Appropriate commission
B:-Appropriate government
C:-Central electricity authority
D:-Ombudsman
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-The central electricity authority shall consist of not more than __________ full-time members
A:-Fourteen
B:-Fifteen
C:-Eight
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-Which of the following is not a function of CEA?
A:-Specify safety requirements
B:-Specify the technical standards
C:-Specify the conditions of meter installations
D:-Specify Grid code
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The central commission shall consist of
A:-Chairperson and two other members
B:-Chairperson and three other members
C:-Chairperson and four other members
D:-Chairperson and five other members
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-The selection committee shall finalise the selection of the member of central commission within ___________ on which the reference is made to it
A:-1 months
B:-2 months
C:-3 months
D:-4 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Which of the following is not a function of central commission?
A:-Regulate the tariff of central generating companies
B:-Regulate the inter-state transmission of electricity
C:-Adjudicate disputes
D:-Advice central Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-The selection committee to select a member of SERC shall recommend a panel of A:-1 name
B:-2 names
C:-3 names
D:-4 names
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-The chairperson or member of SERC shall not hold office after he has attained the age of A:-60 years
B:-65 years
C:-68 years
D:-70 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-This is a reason to remove a member from the commission
A:-Adjudged an insolvent
B:-Convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude
C:-Guilty of proved misbehaviour
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-The state electricity regulatory commission fund shall not be used for meeting A:-Salary of chairperson and members of the state commission
B:-Expenses of the state commission
C:-Expenses for purposes authorised by the Act
D:-Expenses of the central commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-The central government issue direction to central commission in matters of policy as per A:-Section 107
B:-Section 108
C:-Section 109
D:-Section 110
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Any person aggrieved by the order made by a state Commission can file appeal before A:-Central electricity authority
B:-Central electricity regulatory commission
C:-Appellate tribunal for electricity
D:-Civil court
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-This of the following does not come under the purview of unauthorised use of electricity A:-By any artificial means
B:-Through a tampered meter
C:-Purpose other than for which the usage of electricity was authorised
D:-Without changing the ownership of connection
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-To file an appeal against an order of assessment under section 126, the appellant shall deposit an amount equal to A:-Full assessed amount
B:-Half of the assessed amount
C:-One third of the assessed amount
D:-One fourth of the assessed amount
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-The transfer value of any assets transferred shall be determined based on the
A:-Revenue potential
B:-Market value
C:-Fair value
D:-Book value
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-The fine for theft of electricity for the first conviction, where the load abstracted does not exceed 10 kW, is A:-6 times the financial gain
B:-4 times the financial gain
C:-3 times the financial gain
D:-5 times the financial gain
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Whoever, negligently breaks, injures, throws down or damages any material connected with the supply of electricity, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to
A:-Rs. 20,000
B:-Rs. 10,000
C:-Rs. 5,000
D:-Rs. 1,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Compounding rate for Agricultural consumer is
A:-Rs. 20,000 per kW
B:-Rs. 10,000 per kW
C:-Rs. 2,000 per kW
D:-Rs. 4,000 per kW
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-In the case of any conviction in a summary trial, it shall be lawful for a special court to pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term A:-Not exceeding 5 years
B:-Not exceeding 4 years
C:-Not exceeding 3 years
D:-Not exceeding 2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The appropriate government may, be notification, appoint duly qualified persons to be chief electrical inspector or electrical inspectors as per
A:-Section 161
B:-Section 162
C:-Section 163
D:-Section 164
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-The chairperson of the forum of regulators shall be the
A:-Chairperson of the central Electricity authority
B:-Chairperson of the appellate tribunal for electricity
C:-Chairperson of the central commission
D:-Chairperson of a state commission
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Any rule or regulation made under the Act can have effect even if it is inconsistent with any other provisions of the A:-Consumer protection Act, 1986
B:-Atomic energy Act, 1962
C:-Railway Act 1989
D:-Indian Electricity Act, 1910
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-An officer designated by the Government of Kerala under the provisions of section 126 of the Act A:-Assessing officer
B:-Authorised officer
C:-Electrical inspector
D:-Inspecting officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The connected load installed by the consumer at the time of executing the service connection agreement and recorded in kW/kVA in the schedule to the agreement is the
A:-Connected load
B:-Contract demand
C:-Contracted connected load
D:-Contracted load
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-This of the following is not a power intensive unit
A:-HT induction arc furnace
B:-EHT calcium carbide manufacturing
C:-HT electro chemical processes
D:-EHT heating load not exceeding 20% of its total connected load
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Supply of electricity given for a specified period is called
A:-Temporary supply
B:-Temporary extension
C:-Protected supply
D:-Short term supply
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Extra high tension means a voltage of and above __________ under normal conditions
A:-11000 Volts
B:-22000 Volts
C:-33000 Volts
D:-66000 Volts
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-The permissible limit of voltage variation at the point of supply in case of LT is
A:-6 percent on lower side
B:-9 percent on lower side
C:-9 percent on higher side
D:-10 percent on higher side
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-The maximum connected load permissible for LT three phase shall be limited to
A:-150 kVA
B:-100 kVA
C:-75 kVA
D:-50 kVA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Consumers shall install a suitable device for earth leakage protection
A:-If connected load is above 4 kW
B:-If connected load is above 5 kW
C:-If connected load is above 10 kW
D:-Irrespective of the connected load
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-It shall be obligatory for all consumers to restrict the harmonics dumped by them to the levels stipulated by the A:-IEEE standard
B:-IEE standard
C:-IEC standard
D:-Indian standard
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-If the licensee imposes load shedding in exigencies based on the directions issued by the SLDC, the licensee shall submit a report to commission within
A:-Two days
B:-Three days
C:-Five days
D:-Seven days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The expenditure for extension of the distribution system for giving new service connection need not be borne by the respective applicant in case of
A:-Contract demand of 1 MW
B:-High rise building
C:-Power intensive units
D:-Connection with dedicated feeder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-This of the following is not accepted as the proof of identify of an individual
A:-Driving licence
B:-Ration card
C:-PAN card
D:-Ownership certificate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The norm for estimating the connected load of a domestic building is
A:-600 watts/10 square metre
B:-500 watts/10 square metre
C:-400 watts/10 square metre
D:-300 watts/10 square metre
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-If the installation of an LT consumer is not ready to receive the supply even after the work of the licensee is completed, then the licensee shall serve a notice directing him to take supply within
A:-30 days
B:-45 days
C:-60 days
D:-90 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-A domestic consumer belonging to BPL category shall not be required to provide security deposits so long as his monthly consumption does not exceed
A:-Twenty units
B:-Thirty units
C:-Forty units
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-The date of inspection shall be scheduled within __________ five working days from the date of receipt of application form
A:-Three working days
B:-Five working days
C:-Seven working days
D:-Ten working days
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question59:-For HT service connections, the licensee shall issue demand note to the applicant within _________ on receipt of application form A:-Seven days
B:-Ten days
C:-Fourteen days
D:-Thirty days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The time limit prescribed for providing LT connection where extension of line is not required is
A:-Ten days
B:-Fourteen days
C:-Thirty days
D:-Forty five days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Temporary connection shall not ordinarily be granted for a period exceeding
A:-One month
B:-Three months
C:-Six months
D:-One year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Once the consumer made the remittance, the time limit prescribed for conversion from single phase to three phases is A:-Thirty days
B:-Forty-five days
C:-Sixty days
D:-Ninety days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The time limit prescribed for completing the shifting of transformer from the date of payment of expenditure A:-Fifteen days
B:-Thirty days
C:-Forty days
D:-Sixty days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-The licensee shall issue a notice to an HT consumer directing him to apply for enhancement of contract demand, if the maximum demand recorded exceeds the contract demand for
A:-Two billing cycle
B:-Three billing cycle
C:-Four billing cycle
D:-Five billing cycle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-While estimating the total load of a consumer, the loads of the following equipment and apparatus shall be considered A:-Firefighting equipment
B:-Uninterrupted power supply equipment
C:-Switch mode power supply system
D:-Stand by equipment without change over switch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Who of the following is not a member of Electricity Supply Code Review Panel (ESCRP)
A:-Chief electrical inspector
B:-Chief executive of the state transmission utility
C:-Trade union representative
D:-Small scale industrial consumer's representative
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-HVDC means DC voltage above ______________ used for transmission of power
A:-100000 Volts
B:-90000 Volts
C:-76500 volts
D:-66000 volts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Linked switch means a switch with all the poles mechanically linked to operate
A:-Intermittently
B:-Frequently
C:-Alternately
D:-Simultaneously
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-The electrical safety officer shall be an electrical engineering degree holder with at least ____________ of experience in operation and maintenance of electrical installations
A:-Ten years
B:-Seven years
C:-Five years
D:-Three years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The owner of every installation shall affix a danger notice permanently in a conspicuous position if the voltage A:-Exceeds 100 V
B:-Exceeds 150 V
C:-Exceeds 200 V
D:-Exceeds 250 V
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Every electrical installation already connected to the supply system of a licensee shall be periodically inspected and tested by an authority directed by the state government at intervals not exceeding
A:-Six years
B:-Three years
C:-Ten years
D:-Five years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-On application of 500 V DC between each live conductor and earth for a period of one minute, the insulation resistance of installation and equipment of voltage not exceeding 650 V shall be at least
A:-1 Mega Ohm
B:-2 Mega Ohm
C:-4 Mega Ohm
D:-5 Mega Ohm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Protection against earth fault or leakage shall be required for all generators with rating
A:-25 kVA and above
B:-50 kVA and above
C:-75 kVA and above
D:-100 kVA and above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-The minimum factor of safety for stay-wires, guard-wires or bearer-wires based on the ultimate tensile strength of the wire shall be A:-2.0
B:-3.0
C:-3.5
D:-2.5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-No conductor of an overhead line of voltage not exceeding 650 V erected across any street shall at any part there of be at a height less than
A:-5.8 metres
B:-6.1 metres
C:-5.5 metres
D:-6.0 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-When a 33 kV overhead line passes above or adjacent to any building or part of a building, the vertical clearance above the highest part of the building immediately under such line shall not less than
A:-2.5 metres
B:-3.7 meters
C:-2.0 metres
D:-3.0 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Where 110 kV and 220 kV overhead lines cross each other, the minimum clearances between lines shall be A:-3.05 metres
B:-4.58 metres
C:-5.49 metres
D:-7.94 metres
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Electricity shall not be transmitted into a mine at a voltage exceeding
A:-11000 volts
B:-6600 volts
C:-3300 volts
D:-2200 volts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-If the capacitor of a consumer is faulty, KSEBL shall issue notice to the consumer directing him to replace the faulty or unserviceable capacitor within
A:-Fifteen days
B:-One month
C:-Two months
D:-Forty five days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Consumers other than those in LT-IV industry and LT-V agriculture category who install specified capacitors shall be eligible for a rebate at the rate of
A:-10 percent on fixed charges
B:-6 percent on energy charges
C:-5 percent on energy charges
D:-5 percent on fixed charges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-ToD tariff shall be applicable to LT-IV industrial consumers having connected load above
A:-5 kW
B:-10 kW
C:-20 kW
D:-25 kW
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Low voltage surcharge for LT-IV(A) consumers having connected load/contract demand above 100 kW/kVA and availing supply at LT level
A:-Rs. 150/kVA/month
B:-Rs. 175/kVA/month
C:-Rs. 248/kVA/month
D:-Rs. 268/kVA/month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The minimum electricity charges payable during the period of disconnection for a single phase domestic consumer is A:-Rs. 20/ month
B:-Rs. 30/month
C:-Rs. 50/month
D:-Rs. 80/month
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-The energy charge applicable to LT. V(B) category is
A:-Rs. 1.50/kWh
B:-Rs. 2.00/kWh
C:-Rs. 2.50/kWh
D:-Rs. 2.90/kWh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-LT VI GENERAL (F) tariff is not applicable to
A:-Computer training institutes
B:-Cinema studios
C:-Insurance companies
D:-Press clubs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-In campuses where lines and lights are provided by the beneficiary, the energy charge for LT metered supply A:-3.90 Rs /kWh
B:-4.50 Rs /kWh
C:-4.90 Rs /kWh
D:-5.70 Rs /kWh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-For conversion from kVA to kW or vice versa, the average power factor is taken as
A:-0.80
B:-0.85
C:-0.90
D:-0.95
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-When colony supply is availed from the HT supply of the consumer, such supply shall be segregated and metered by means of a sub-meter and the consumption will be charged at
A:-10 paise extra per kWh
B:-20 paise extra per kWh
C:-30 paise extra per kWh
D:-40 paise extra per kWh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The monthly demand charge applicable to EHT-General-B category is
A:-Rs. 260 / kVA
B:-Rs. 290 / kVA
C:-Rs. 300 / kVA
D:-Rs. 370 / kVA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-The power factor incentive applicable to HT and EHT consumers for each 0.01 unit increase in power factor from 0.9 is A:-0.20 percent of energy charges
B:-0.30 percent of energy charges
C:-0.50 percent of energy charges
D:-1.00 percent of energy charges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-SOP-14 is prepared by
A:-Senior superintendent
B:-Meter reader
C:-Senior assistant
D:-Cashier
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which of the following is not a function of stores?
A:-Procurement
B:-Receiving
C:-Inspection
D:-Reporting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-A document for recording receipt and inspection of materials received from suppliers A:-FRN
B:-GRN
C:-MRCI
D:-MASA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Numerical ledger does not give information regarding
A:-Material code
B:-Material description
C:-Date of receipt
D:-Standard rate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-MAT-16 form is
A:-RIST
B:-MRCI
C:-ISTN
D:-FRN
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-This document is the authority for issue of materials from store A:-MASA
B:-MRCI
C:-PSL
D:-STN
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-The document used for manufacturing operation
A:-FGRN
B:-FGTN
C:-GRN
D:-ISTN
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-This is not an objective of SCM
A:-Provide uninterrupted flow of materials
B:-Minimise inventory investment
C:-Maintain and improve quality
D:-Avoid unhealthy competition
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-This is not a centrally procured item A:-Conductor
B:-Transformer
C:-LT - CT
D:-Meter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-This shall be kept along with the materials in store A:-Numerical ledger
B:-Priced stores ledger
C:-Bin card
D:-Material issue register
Correct Answer:- Option-C