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Q.1 Easy Power Systems
In a 400 kV transmission line in India's western grid, if the series reactance is 0.35 Ω/km and the line length is 250 km, what is the total series reactance of the transmission line?
A 87.5 Ω
B 105 Ω
C 140 Ω
D 175 Ω
Correct Answer:  A. 87.5 Ω
EXPLANATION

Total series reactance = 0.35 Ω/km × 250 km = 87.5 Ω. This is a fundamental calculation for transmission line parameters commonly tested in GATE and ESE.

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Q.2 Easy Power Systems
In India's 2024-25 grid, which state has the highest installed renewable energy capacity?
A Gujarat
B Rajasthan
C Karnataka
D Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:  A. Gujarat
EXPLANATION

Gujarat leads in combined renewable capacity including solar parks and wind farms as per latest 2024-25 CEA reports.

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Q.3 Easy Power Systems
In a power system, the angle between voltage and current phasors is known as:
A Power angle
B Phase angle
C Rotor angle
D Impedance angle
Correct Answer:  B. Phase angle
EXPLANATION

The phase angle (φ) between voltage and current phasors determines the power factor of the system.

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Q.4 Easy Power Systems
What is the standard frequency of the Indian power grid?
A 50 Hz
B 60 Hz
C 25 Hz
D 100 Hz
Correct Answer:  A. 50 Hz
EXPLANATION

India follows the 50 Hz standard frequency for AC power systems, as per IEC standards.

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Q.5 Easy Power Systems
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source integrated into the Indian grid?
A Solar power
B Wind power
C Tidal power
D Biomass
Correct Answer:  C. Tidal power
EXPLANATION

As of 2024-25, tidal energy has not been commercially integrated into the Indian grid on a significant scale, unlike solar, wind, and biomass.

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Q.6 Easy Power Systems
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in a power system?
A To automatically interrupt fault currents and protect the system
B To regulate voltage in transmission lines
C To increase power factor
D To measure active power consumption
Correct Answer:  A. To automatically interrupt fault currents and protect the system
EXPLANATION

Circuit breakers detect abnormal currents and automatically disconnect faulty sections to prevent equipment damage and cascading failures.

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Q.7 Easy Power Systems
Which of the following voltage levels is NOT part of the Indian transmission network classification?
A 400 kV
B 275 kV
C 220 kV
D 150 kV
Correct Answer:  D. 150 kV
EXPLANATION

The standard Indian transmission voltage levels are 765 kV, 400 kV, 275 kV, and 220 kV. 150 kV is typically sub-transmission voltage level.

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Q.8 Easy Power Systems
In the Indian grid, renewable energy penetration targets for 2024-2025 (non-hydro) approximately target what percentage of total generation capacity?
A 25%
B 35%
C 45%
D 55%
Correct Answer:  C. 45%
EXPLANATION

As per India's national renewable energy targets and Ministry of Power guidelines, approximately 45% non-fossil capacity addition is targeted for 2024-2025.

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Q.9 Easy Power Systems
Which type of power system stability is primarily concerned with the system's ability to maintain synchronism after a small disturbance?
A Transient stability
B Steady-state stability
C Voltage stability
D Frequency stability
Correct Answer:  B. Steady-state stability
EXPLANATION

Steady-state stability examines the system's response to small, gradual disturbances, while transient stability deals with large, sudden disturbances.

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Q.10 Easy Power Systems
In load flow analysis, if a bus is specified with PV (constant voltage and active power), what variable is calculated?
A Voltage magnitude
B Reactive power
C Frequency
D Phase angle
Correct Answer:  B. Reactive power
EXPLANATION

In PV buses, active power (P) and voltage magnitude (V) are specified, and the load flow solution calculates the reactive power (Q) and voltage angle (δ).

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