NHPC JE Electrical Engg. 2025 QUESTION - NHPC JE Electrical Engg. PYQ
1
Statements: I: In direct resistance heating, current flows through external heating elements only. II: The charge is not a part of the electric circuit.
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
A
Both statements are false
2
What is the main purpose of resistance switching in circuit breakers?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
C
To reduce arcing energy and aid arc extinction
3
Consider a raindrop in air. A: Terminal velocity is directly proportional to the square of the radius. B: Terminal velocity is inversely proportional to the viscosity of the medium.
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
A
Both A and B
4
What is the minimum internal diameter recommended for a GI pipe when passing a weatherproof or PVC-insulated cable through it?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
A
5.0 cm
5
For a series RLC circuit at resonance, which relation is correct for bandwidth (in Hz)?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
A
B = R/2πL
6
In filament lamps, why should the oxidising temperature of a filament be higher than its operating temperature?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
C
To prevent the oxidised layers from flaking off, thereby increasing filament life
7
If three resistors, R1=6Ω, R2=3Ω, and R3=2Ω, are connected in parallel, the total resistance will be ___.
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
A
1Ω
8
How are the primary and secondary windings arranged in an isolation transformer?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
D
They are magnetically coupled but electrically isolated.
9
Statement I: Total inductance in series opposing can never be greater than the largest coil. Statement II: In series opposing, inductance of each coil works against the other, reducing total inductance.
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
10
Which of the following is a major advantage of PMMC instruments?
NHPC JE
2025
✓ Answer:
D
Uniform scale and high accuracy