FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Electricity Supply Act - III PAPER
Date of Test 28-11-2020
Question1:-Maximum demand means twice the _________ number of Kilowatt-hours supplied or taken during any consecutive thirty minutes in that period.
A:-Largest
B:-Lowest
C:-Average
D:-Maximum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-_______ is used to record transaction between stores.
A:-ISTN
B:-MRCI
C:-FTN
D:-FGTN
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Directors of Electricity Board are appointed by
A:-State Government
B:-Central Government
C:-SERC
D:-CERC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-''Authority'' as per Electricity Act, 2003 means
A:-Central Electricity Authority
B:-State Electricity Authority
C:-State Electricity Board
D:-State Electricity Consultative Council
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Supervision and control over the inter-State Transmission system is exercised by
A:-Central Government
B:-State Government
C:-Central Electricity Authority
D:-Central Transmission Utility
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-_________ is used to record maximum and minimum limit of quantities of each item of stores.
A:-MRCI
B:-Stock Register
C:-Stores Ledger
D:-Bin Card
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-According to section 5(6) of Electricity Supply Act, 1948, which of the following is not a disqualifiation to become member of Electricity Board?
A:-Member of Parliament
B:-Member of State Legislature
C:-Member of Local Authority
D:-Employee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-MASA means
A:-Material at Site Account
B:-Materials and Stores Account
C:-Materials and Supply Account
D:-Materials and Sundry Accounts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Which section of Electricity Act, 2003 specify constitution of State Regulatory Commission?
A:-Section 81
B:-Section 83
C:-Section 84
D:-Section 82
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-A person authorised by a distribution licensee to distribute electricity on its behalf in a particular area within his area of supply is called A:-Licensee
B:-Bulk Licensee
C:-Franchisee
D:-Local Authority
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-'DCB Statement' means
A:-Division Cash Book
B:-Demand Collection and Balance
C:-Demand Collection and Bank
D:-Demand Cash Balance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-Temporary connection are charged under _______ category.
A:-LT-I
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-III
D:-HT-I
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Who prepares National Electricity Plan?
A:-CERC
B:-Central Electricity Authority
C:-Central Government
D:-NLDC
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-A power plant set up by any person to generate electricity primarily for his own use is called
A:-Captive generating plant
B:-Sub-station
C:-Electrical plant
D:-Utility
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Which section of Electricity Act, 2003 defines 'Consumer'?
A:-Section 2(11)
B:-Section 2(12)
C:-Section 2(18)
D:-Section 2(15)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-When store keeper finds that stores run below _______ quantity he should take immediate steps to replenish the stock A:-Re-order level
B:-Maximum
C:-Minimum
D:-Average
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Peak period for assessing ToD tariff of HT and EHT consumers means time period from _____ hrs to _____ hrs. A:-18, 22
B:-16, 21
C:-12, 22
D:-17, 22
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Purchase of electricity for resale is called
A:-Open Access
B:-Trading
C:-Scheduling
D:-Distribution
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-In the latest tariff order of SERC, the monthly fixed charge of LT-I Single Phase consumer is increased to Rs. A:-25
B:-35
C:-30
D:-40
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Petrol/diesel/LPG/CNG bunks and LPG bottling plants are _______ category consumers.
A:-LT-VI
B:-LT-VII-A
C:-LT-V
D:-LT-IV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-An action to be taken at a given time at which information about the electricity system is made available to the concerned Load Despatch Centre is called
A:-Open Access
B:-Scheduling
C:-Trading
D:-Real time operation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Any system for the conveyance of energy by means of a main transmission line from the territory of one State to another State is called A:-Inter-State Transmission System
B:-Grid
C:-Main Transmission Lines
D:-Electricity System
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-For the purpose of conversion from kVA to kW or vice versa, an average power factor of _____ shall be taken. A:-0.9
B:-0.8
C:-0.7
D:-0.10
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-For registration as a seasonal consumer under HT-VI category, the consumer should have a minimum of _______ working months per annum.
A:-Two
B:-Four
C:-Five
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-A consumer who is supplied with electrical energy at a voltage exceeding 33000 volts is called _____ consumer. A:-EHT
B:-HT-Industrial
C:-HT-Non Industrial
D:-Domestic
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Electricity Board was constituted under which section of Electricity Supply Act, 1948?
A:-Section 10
B:-Section 6
C:-Section 8
D:-Section 5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-An operation whereby the distribution system and associated facilities of a transmission licensee or distribution licensee, as the case may be, are used by another person for the conveyance of electricity on payment of charges is called
A:-Scheduling
B:-Trading
C:-Wheeling
D:-Open Access
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-All receipts either from suppliers or from other divisions or on account of materials at site returned to stock should be entered in a A:-MASA
B:-Day Book of Receipts
C:-Stores Ledger
D:-Bin Card
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Energy charges applicable to Kochi Metro Rail Corporation is Rs. ____/kWh
A:-4.25
B:-5.25
C:-3.80
D:-4.80
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Central Electricity Authority shall prepare a National Electricity Plan in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in ________ years.
A:-Two
B:-Three
C:-Five
D:-One
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-______ means a process which simultaneously produces two or more forms of useful energy (including electricity) A:-Cogeneration
B:-Captive production
C:-Generation
D:-Grid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-_______ means any electric supply-line for point to point transmission which are required for the purpose of connecting electric lines or electric plants of a captive generating plant.
A:-Grid
B:-Transmission lines
C:-Dedicated transmission lines
D:-Tie-line
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-ToD tariff shall be applicable to LT-I domestic consumers (3 Phase) having monthly consumption above ________ units. A:-400
B:-500
C:-250
D:-300
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Energy charge applicable to LT-I consumers belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category with connected load of and below 1000 watts is Rs ____/unit.
A:-1.20
B:-1.40
C:-1.25
D:-1.50
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-________means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected. A:-Distribution system
B:-Tie-line
C:-Distribution main
D:-Electric line
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Line used for the transfer of electricity between two power system together with switch gear and other works necessary to and used for the control of such line is called
A:-Service lines
B:-Tie line
C:-Transmission lines
D:-Overhead lines
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-_______ means the electricity system set-up to generate power and distribute electricity in a specified area without connection to the grid.
A:-Overhead line
B:-Stand alone system
C:-Grid
D:-High voltage line
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Home stay units approved by Department of Tourism shall be billed under ______ category.
A:-LT-I
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-IV
D:-LT-VII-A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The value of stock limit for each division to be sanctioned by the Board should be the total of the values of the _______ quantities noted in stores ledger.
A:-Minimum
B:-Maximum
C:-Average
D:-Half
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Tariff applicable to the colonies of HT and EHT consumers is
A:-LT-I
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-IV
D:-LT-VII-A
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-'Year of account' in relation to a licensee is
A:-Calendar Year
B:-Financial Year
C:-Three Years
D:-None of above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Kerala State Electricity Board Limited was registered under Companies Act on
A:-14-1-2011
B:-1-11-2013
C:-30-9-2013
D:-1-4-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Energy charges applicable to LT-III (A)-temporary connections is Rs.___/kWh.
A:-11.20
B:-12.50
C:-14.00
D:-15.25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Licence is granted under _______ of Electricity Act, 2003.
A:-Section 5
B:-Section 6
C:-Section 10
D:-Section 14
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-A licensee who is authorized by his license to supply electricity to other license for distribution by them is called A:-Licensee
B:-Controlled Station
C:-Bulk Licensee
D:-Power System
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Register of Firm's bills should be reviewed monthly by _____ Branch of Division Office
A:-Stores
B:-Accounts
C:-Audit
D:-Revenue
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Stores received from suppliers which are rejected due to defective quality are recorded in ____ register. A:-Defects
B:-Rejection
C:-Stock
D:-Return
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Particulars in Return Note should be recorded in
A:-Day Book of Receipts
B:-Stores Ledger
C:-Bin Card
D:-MASA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Akshaya-e-centres comes under ______ category.
A:-LT-I
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-IV
D:-LT-VII-A
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-_______ means a committee established by resolution by the Central Government for a specified region for facilitating the integrated operation of the power systems in that region.
A:-Local Authority
B:-Regional load despatch centre
C:-Local Advisory Committee
D:-Regional Power Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Issue Notes are prepared in
A:-Triplicate
B:-Quadruplicate
C:-One copy
D:-Duplicate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-_____ means a person who has been granted a licence to undertake trading in electricity under section 12. A:-Licensee
B:-Authority
C:-Franchisee
D:-Electricity trader
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Grid Standards is specified under ______ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 35
B:-Section 40
C:-Section 34
D:-Section 22
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Full form of ''SARAS'' software used to record accounting transactions in KSEBL is
A:-Structured And Real-time Accounting System
B:-Structured And Recurring Accounting System
C:-Simple and Real Accounting System
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-ATM counters comes under _____ category.
A:-LT-I
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-IV(B)
D:-LT-VI-C
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Issue of stores are recorded in
A:-Return Register
B:-Stores Ledger
C:-Day Book of Issues
D:-Bin Card
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-____ means the electric lines or electrical plant, and includes all lands, buildings, works and materials attached there to belonging to any person acting as a generating company or licensee under the provisions of the Act.
A:-Main
B:-Stand alone system
C:-High voltage line
D:-Utility
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Display lighting and Hoardings comes under _____ category.
A:-LT-X
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-IX
D:-LT-VI-C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Fixed charges per kWh per month for LT-V-Agriculture consumers is Rs.
A:-9.50
B:-12.00
C:-6.00
D:-8.00
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-''ARR'' under SERC regulations means
A:-Average Revenue Requirement
B:-Annual Revenue Requirements
C:-Average Rate of Return
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-National Electricity Policy and Plan is specified under ______ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 5
B:-Section 4
C:-Section 3
D:-Section 2
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-A centre designated where the operation of power system in a state and the integration of power system with other state power systems are coordinated is called
A:-Tie-line
B:-Regional Load Despatch Centre
C:-Power System
D:-State Load Despatch Centre
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-Which of following is duty of a Generating Company?
A:-To establish, operate and maintain generating stations
B:-Make arrangements for advancing the skills of persons in power sector
C:-Transmission and supply of electricity
D:-Promote research in matter affecting power sector
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-The accuracy of issue rates fixed shall be verified by
A:-EE
B:-Store Keeper
C:-AEE
D:-Divisional Accountant
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-ToD tariff shall be applicable to LT-IV Industrial consumers having connected load above ____kW.
A:-60
B:-20
C:-40
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-When the total connected lighting load of the factory is less than or equal to ____% of the connected load for power, it can be tapped off from the power mains without segregation.
A:-10
B:-5
C:-2
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-A licence granted under Section 15 of EA, 2003 shall continue to be in force for a period of ____ years unless such licence is revoked. A:-10
B:-5
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-'KSERC' means
A:-Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission
B:-Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Committee
C:-Kerala State Energy Regulatory Commission
D:-Kerala State Electricity Registration Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Constitution of Regional Load Despatch Centre is specified under ______ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 22
B:-Section 27
C:-Section 10
D:-Section 14
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-Which section of EA, 2003 specify that no State Load Despatch Centre shall engage in the business of trading in electricity? A:-Section 25
B:-Section 27
C:-Section 31
D:-Section 14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Which of following is functions of a SLDC?
A:-To supervise and control over the intra-state transmission system
B:-Make arrangements for advancing the skills of persons in power sector
C:-To establish, operate and maintain generating stations
D:-Promote research in matter affecting power sector
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Energy charge applicable to HT-I (A) Industry consumers is Rs.____/kwh.
A:-4.50
B:-7.50
C:-5.50
D:-8.25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-All orders placed for purchase of stock should be entered in
A:-Purchase Register
B:-MRCI
C:-Stock Register
D:-Register of Firm's bills
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-The incentive applicable to LT industrial consumers with a connected load of and above 20 KW for power factor between 0.9 to 1.00 is ____% of energy charges.
A:-0.25
B:-0.40
C:-0.5
D:-0.75
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Off peak period for ToD tariff for domestic consumers is
A:-06 hr to 18 hrs
B:-18 hrs to 22 hrs
C:-22 hrs to 06 hrs
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-A station for transforming or converting electricity for the transmission or distribution of electricity is called A:-SLDC
B:-Power system
C:-Sub-station
D:-Generating station
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-______ means the non-discriminatory provision for the use of transmission lines or distribution system or associated facilities with such lines or system by any licensee or consumer or a person engaged in generation in accordance with the regulations specified by the Appropriate Commission.
A:-Scheduling
B:-Trading
C:-Wheeling
D:-Open Access
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Register of Firm's bills should be reviewed ______ by Stores Branch of Division Office.
A:-Monthly
B:-Weekly
C:-Daily
D:-Quarterly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Supply of the articles of stores is made through
A:-Surplus Note
B:-Rejected Note
C:-Issue Note
D:-Return Note
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Offices of Kerala Water Authority comes under _____ category.
A:-LT-X
B:-LT-II
C:-LT-VI-B
D:-LT-VI-C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-High voltage backbone system of inter-connected transmission lines, sub-station and generating plants is called A:-High Voltage line
B:-NLDC
C:-Dedicated transmission lines
D:-Grid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-'CERC' consists of Chairperson and _____ other members.
A:-2
B:-3
C:-4
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Pricing of issue notes is being done by _____ Branch at Division Office.
A:-Audit
B:-Accounts
C:-Stores Account
D:-Revenue
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Any electric supply line through which electricity is supplied to a single consumer either from a distributing main or immediately from the Distribution Licensee's Premises is called
A:-Service line
B:-Tie line
C:-Transmission line
D:-Main
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-In respect of the National Load Despatch Centre and Regional Load Despatch Centre who is 'Appropriate Government'? A:-Central Government
B:-State Government
C:-Central Electricity Authority
D:-CERC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Which of following functions are not performed by Central Electricity Authority?
A:-Promote and assist in timely completion of schemes
B:-Make arrangements for advancing the skills of persons in power sector
C:-Transmission and supply of electricity
D:-Promote research in matter affecting power sector
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Physical stock verification by special staff appointed by Board is done
A:-Yearly
B:-Monthly
C:-Quarterly
D:-Half-Yearly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Electrical Inspector is appointed under _____ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 121
B:-Section 125
C:-Section 150
D:-Section 162
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-'Grid Code' means the Grid Code specified by Central Commission under ______ of the E.A. 2003. A:-Section 80
B:-Section 79
C:-Section 85
D:-Section 90
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-National Load Despatch Centre is constituted under ______ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 35
B:-Section 26
C:-Section 20
D:-Section 24
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Return Note shall be prepared in
A:-One copy
B:-Quadruplicate
C:-Triplicate
D:-Duplicate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-'ORUMA' means
A:-Open Resources Utility Management Application
B:-Open Resources User Management Application
C:-Open Resources User Maintenance Application
D:-Open Revenue User Management Application
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-'SMART' means
A:-System Management and Resources Tool
B:-System Management and Reporting Tool
C:-Smart Management and Reporting Tool
D:-Safety Management and Reporting Tool
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Temporary extension under LT-III-B shall be allowed only for a maximum period of ______ days at a time. A:-10
B:-15
C:-30
D:-45
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Which of the following activities are not carried out by Stores Account Branch of Division Office?
A:-Audit of firm's bills and verification of inward invoices
B:-Fixing of issue rates for materials acquired
C:-Writing up of Purchase Register
D:-Preparation of Issue Notes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-State Transmission Utility and its functions are defined under _____ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 40
B:-Section 39
C:-Section 45
D:-Section 60
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-'SCM' means
A:-Supply Control Management
B:-Safety Chain Management
C:-Smart Chain Management
D:-Supply Chain Management
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-All items of stores received in a Division should be verified with regard to quantity by
A:-AEE
B:-Store Keeper
C:-Division Officer
D:-Senior Supdt.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-For agricultural consumers who have not installed capacitors with ISI certification of specified value, the fixed charge and energy charge shall be higher by ____% of the tariff applicable to the respective categories.
A:-10
B:-20
C:-30
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Vesting and Re vesting of all functions, properties, interests, rights, obligations and liabilities of KSEB with the State Government is done as per ______ of EA, 2003.
A:-Section 131
B:-Section 139
C:-Section 140
D:-Section 141
Correct Answer:- Option-A