Power System - I (3140914) MCQs

MCQs of Underground Cables

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71.
Solid system of laying underground cables has the drawback of
(a) Much higher cost
(b) Reduced current carrying capacity of cable
(c) More time in laying and repair
(d) All of above
Answer:

Option (d)

72.
The system of laying underground cables adopted in congested areas, where excavation is expensive and inconvenient is
(a) Draw in system
(b) Solid system
(c) Direct selling
(d) Any of above
Answer:

Option (a)

73.
While laying 11 kV underground cable with the diameter D, the minimum bending radius must be
(a) 3D
(b) 6D
(c) 12D
(d) 18D
Answer:

Option (c)

74.
The depth of trench required for laying underground cables by direct laying method is
(a) 1.2 m
(b) 0.8 m
(c) 0.5 m
(d) 0.2 m
Answer:

Option (a)

75.
Underground cables are laid it sufficient depth so as to
(a) Minimize temperature stresses
(b) Minimize effects of shocks and vibration due to passing of vehicles
(c) Avoid being unearthed due to removal of soil
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:

Option (b)

76.
Minimum distance of underground cables from the foundation of building should be
(a) 100 cm
(b) 50 cm
(c) 10 cm
(d) 5 cm
Answer:

Option (c)

77.
In case the communication cables are to be laid parallel to power cables, the distance between the two should be at least
(a) 0.5 m
(b) 2 m
(c) 4 m
(d) 0.05 m
Answer:

Option (a)

78.
While laying 33 kV underground cable with the diameter D, minimum bending radius should be
(a) 12D
(b) 30D
(c) 100D
(d) 200D
Answer:

Option (b)

79.
While crossing the road the cable should be
(a) Buried in trenches
(b) Surrounded by sawdust to  absorbs vibrations
(c) Laid in conduits for pipes
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (c)

80.
Consider the following statements
1.  The insulation resistance of cable will increase if the length of cable is increased
2.  For same overall diameter of cable, grading of cables will increase the safe working voltage
3.  The normal operating temperature of PVC cable is 70 °C
4.  The thermal resistance of soil increases as the moisture content of soil increases
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 3 and 4 are correct
(d) 1 and 4 are correct
Answer:

Option (b)

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