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Q.171 Medium Control Systems
What is the steady-state error for a unit step input to a Type 0 system?
A Zero
B Infinity
C 1/(1 + Kp)
D 1/Kp
Correct Answer:  C. 1/(1 + Kp)
EXPLANATION

For Type 0 system with unit step input, e_ss = 1/(1 + Kp) where Kp is the position error constant.

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Q.172 Medium Power Systems
In a three-phase power system with balanced conditions, the zero-sequence current flows through:
A The neutral conductor and ground path
B Only phase conductors
C Only the power transformer primary
D Generator neutral exclusively
Correct Answer:  A. The neutral conductor and ground path
EXPLANATION

Zero-sequence currents (equal in all three phases and same direction) require a return path through neutral or ground.

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Q.173 Medium Power Systems
Which of the following is a measure of power quality as per Indian Standards (IS 16001:2017)?
A Voltage harmonics THD and flicker
B Only frequency variation
C Only voltage magnitude variation
D Active power consumption rate
Correct Answer:  A. Voltage harmonics THD and flicker
EXPLANATION

IS 16001:2017 defines power quality parameters including THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and voltage flicker limits.

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Q.174 Medium Power Systems
In load flow analysis, which bus type is used to specify active power and voltage magnitude?
A PV (Generator) bus
B PQ (Load) bus
C Slack bus
D Floating bus
Correct Answer:  A. PV (Generator) bus
EXPLANATION

PV buses represent generators where active power injection and voltage magnitude are specified; reactive power is calculated.

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Q.175 Medium Power Systems
Power system harmonics in Indian grids are primarily caused by:
A Non-linear loads such as power electronic converters and rectifiers
B Only transformer magnetizing current
C Synchronous motor starting
D Transmission line corona discharge exclusively
Correct Answer:  A. Non-linear loads such as power electronic converters and rectifiers
EXPLANATION

Modern non-linear loads like switch-mode power supplies, VFDs, and renewable energy inverters are major sources of harmonics in contemporary Indian grids.

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Q.176 Medium Power Systems
What is the primary cause of voltage instability in a power system?
A Excessive reactive power demand exceeding supply capacity
B High active power only
C Low frequency operation
D Transformer saturation alone
Correct Answer:  A. Excessive reactive power demand exceeding supply capacity
EXPLANATION

Voltage instability occurs when reactive power demand cannot be met, causing voltage collapse, particularly at weak points in the grid.

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Q.177 Medium Power Systems
The reactive power generated by an over-excited synchronous generator is:
A Negative (absorbed from the system)
B Positive (supplied to the system)
C Zero
D Depends on load current only
Correct Answer:  B. Positive (supplied to the system)
EXPLANATION

Over-excitation increases the magnetic field, causing the generator to supply lagging reactive power to support system voltage.

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Q.178 Medium Power Systems
A synchronous motor operating at no-load consumes:
A Only active power
B Only reactive power
C Both active and reactive power equally
D Zero power
Correct Answer:  B. Only reactive power
EXPLANATION

At no-load, a synchronous motor supplies only magnetizing current (reactive power) to maintain the magnetic field.

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Q.179 Medium Power Systems
Which protective relay is used for phase-to-phase fault detection in transmission lines?
A Instantaneous overcurrent relay
B Differential relay
C Under-frequency relay
D Directional overcurrent relay
Correct Answer:  B. Differential relay
EXPLANATION

Differential relays compare currents at both ends of a line and trip if there is a mismatch indicating an internal fault.

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Q.180 Medium Power Systems
The per-unit (p.u.) system in power systems is used primarily to:
A Convert all quantities to a common base for easier comparison and calculation
B Measure only reactive power
C Determine transformer losses
D Calculate mechanical power only
Correct Answer:  A. Convert all quantities to a common base for easier comparison and calculation
EXPLANATION

Per-unit system normalizes all quantities relative to chosen base values, simplifying analysis and comparison across different voltage levels and equipment ratings.

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