India’s No 1 Engineering Service Examination-2010

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Question Paper of
Engineering Service
Examination 2010
Electrical Engineering
Paper-I
Objective
1.
2Ω 1Ω

Z(s) ⎯→ 1F 1Ω 1F

as2 + 7s + 3
For the driving point impedance function, Z(s) = , the circuit
s2 + 3s + b
realization is shown above. The values of ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively are
(a) 4 and 5 (b) 2 and 5
(c) 2 and 1 (d) 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements :

The A to D converter used in a digital instrument could be
1. Successive approximation converter type.
2. Flash converter type.
3. Dual slope converter type.
The correct sequence in the increasing order of the conversion time taken by these
types is
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 1 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 2 (d) 2, 3 and 2

3. For photoconductors with equal electron and hole mobilities and perfect ohmic
contacts at the ends, an increase in intensity of optical illumination results in
(a) A change in open circuit voltage
(b) A change in short circuit current
(c) Decrease in resistance
(d) Increase in resistance

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4. Consider the following statements in connection with two-position controller :
1. If the controller has a 4% neutral zone, its positive error band will be 2% and
negative error band will be 8%.
2. The neutral zone is also known as dead band.
3. The controller action of a two-position controller is very similar to that of a
pure on-off controller.
4. Air-conditioning system works essentially on a two-position control basis.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

5. For the following driving point impedance functions, which of the following
statement true?
s+2
Z1 (s) = 2
s + 3s + 5
s+2
Z2 (s) = 2
s +5
s+3
Z3 (s) = 2
s + 2s + 1
(s + 2) (s + 4)
Z4 (s) =
(s + 1) (s + 3)
(a) Z1 is not positive real
(b) Z2 is positive real
(c) Z3 is positive real
(d) Z4 is positive real

6. A piezoelectric crystal has a thickness of 2⋅5 mm and a voltage sensitivity of 0⋅05

Vm/N. The piezoelectric crystal is subjected to an external pressure of 1⋅6 × 106
N/m2, then the corresponding output voltage is
(a) 200 volts
(b) 3⋅2 × 10-9 volts/m of thickness
(c) 0⋅07 × 10-9 V/(m3 /New)
(d) 200 m volts

7.

1 L

Z(s) ⎯→ C

A reactance network in the Foster’s I form has poles at ω = 0 (zero) and ω = ∞

(infinity). The element in box-1 in the above network is
(a) A capacitor (b) A inductor
(c) A parallel LC circuit (d) A series LC circuit

8. The measurement of Hall coefficient of a semiconductor with one type of charge

carrier gives the information about.
(a) Sign of charge carrier

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(b) Density of charge carrier
(c) Both sign and density of charge carrier
(d) Mass of the charge carrier

9. Consider the following statements with reference to the phase plane :

1. They are general and applicable to a system of any order.
2. Steady state accuracy and existence of limit cycle can be predicted.
3. Amplitude and frequency of limit cycle if exists can be evaluated.
4. Can be applied to discontinuous time system.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

10. Consider the following units for the measurement of pressure directly :
1. Rolta meter
2. Bourdon tube
3. Planti meter
4. Vanes
Of these, the pressure can be measured by
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

11.
R1
1 2

Z11(s) ⎯→ L R2 ←⎯ Z22(s)

1′ 2′

For the circuit shown above, the natural frequencies at port 2 are given by s + 2 =
0 and s + 5 = 0, without knowing which refers to open-circuit and which to short-
circuit. Then the impedance Z11 and Z22 are given respectively by
s+5 s+2 s+2 s+5
(a) K1 , K2 (b) K1 , K2
s+2 s+5 s+5 s+2
s s+2 s+2 s+2
(c) K1 , K2 (d) K1 , K2
s+5 s+5 s+5 s+5

12. If reflection coefficient for voltage be 0⋅6, the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
is
(a) 0⋅66 (b) 4
(c) 1⋅5 (d) 2

13. Consider the following statements :

Piezoelectric materials serve as
1. A source of ultrasonic waves.
2. When electric field is applied, the mechanical dimensions of the substances
are not at all altered.
3. Converts electrical energy to mechanical and vice versa.

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4. Converts thermal energy to electrical energy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. A two-port network is defined by the relation :

I1 = 5 V1 + 3 V2
I2 = 2 V1 – 7 V2
The value of Z12 is
(a) 3 (b) –3
3 2
(c) (d)
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15. Consider the following statements :

1. The main shortcomings of diaphragms are that they are prone to shock
vibrations.
2. Diaphragms have the advantages of high accuracy and good dynamic
response.
3. Selection of material for diaphragms mainly depends upon temperature
range and chemical nature of fluid coming in contact with diaphragm during
pressure measurement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (d) 1 and 2 only

16. The Z-transform of x(K) is given by

(1 − e− T )Z −1
x(Z) =
(1 − Z −1 ) (1 − e− T Z −1 )
The initial value x(0) is
(a) Zero (b) 1
(c) 2 (d) 3
17.
I1 25 Ω

+ +

V1 100 Ω 2I 1 V2

– –

The Y-parameters of the network shown above are

⎡ −0 ⋅ 04 −0 ⋅ 04 ⎤ ⎡0 ⋅ 04 −0 ⋅ 04 ⎤
(a) ⎢ ⎥ (b) ⎢
⎣ 0 ⋅ 04 0 ⋅ 03 ⎦ ⎣0 ⋅ 04 −0 ⋅ 03 ⎥⎦
⎡ 0 ⋅ 04 −0 ⋅ 03⎤ ⎡ −0 ⋅ 04 0 ⋅ 03⎤
(c) ⎢ −0 ⋅ 04 (d)
⎣ 0 ⋅ 03 ⎥⎦ ⎢ 0 ⋅ 04
⎣ 0 ⋅ 03⎥⎦

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18. Consider the following statements :
Piezoelectric materials
1. Crystal can be shown as electrical equivalent circuit similar to an inductor
and a capacitor (Tank circuit).
2. Quartz, Rochelle salt, tourmaline.
3. Used in voltage stabilizers.
4. This exhibits the reverse effect of electrostriction.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
19. A balanced RYB-sequence, Y-connected (Star connected) source with VRN = 100
volts is connected to a Δ-connected (Delta connected) balanced load of (8 + j6) ohms
per phase. Then the phase current and line current values respectively, are
(a) 10 A; 30 A (b) 10 3 A; 30A
(c) 10 A; 10 A (d) 10 3 A; 10 3A

20. A resistance strain gage with gage factor (Sf) of 2 is bonded to a steel member,
which is subjected to a strain of 1 × 10–6. The original resistance value of this
strain gage is 120 Ω. The change in resistance due to the applied strain is
(a) 60 Ω (b) 240 × 10–6 Ω
(c) 240 Ω (d) 60 × 10–6 Ω
21. A two-port network is described by the following equations :
V1 = 50 I1 + 20 I2
V2 = 30 I1 + 10 I2
Then, which one of the following is not correct :
(a) Z12 = 20 (b) Y12 = 0⋅2
(c) h12 = 2⋅0 (d) A = 25
22. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Hall effect 1. Varistor
B. Light energy 2. Photodiodes
C. Electric field 3. Measuring low magnetic field
D. Applied voltage 4. Liquid crystal display
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 3 4 2 1

⎡0 1⎤
23. The system matrix of a continuous time system is given by A = ⎢ . Then
⎣ -3 -5⎥⎦
the characteristic equation is

(α) σ2 + 5σ + 3 = 0

(β) σ2 3σ 5=0

(χ) σ2 + 3σ + 5 = 0
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2
(δ) σ +σ+2=0
24. Consider the following statements :
The transfer impedances of a 2-port network remain constant when the position of
excitation and response are interchanged if the network
1. Is linear.
2. Contains bilateral elements.
3. Has high impedance.
4. Is resonant.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
25. When a ferromagnetic substance is magnetized, there are small changes in
dimensions. The phenomenon is called
(a) Hysteresis (b) Magnetostriction
(c) Diamagnetism (d) Dipolar relaxation

26. For a parallel RLC circuit, if R = 40 Ω, L = 2 H and C = 0⋅5 F, the bandwidth and
quality factor are respectively
(a) 20 rad/s, 0⋅05 (b) 10 rad/s, 20
(c) 20 rad/s, 10 (d) 0⋅05 rad/s, 20
27. Consider the following statements :
1. Electromagnetic flowmeter is independent of liquid density.
2. Electromagnetic flowmeter cannot be employed for measuring flow of non-
conducting fluids.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. If a series RLC circuit resonates at 1⋅5 kHz and consumes 100 watts from a 100
volts a.c. source operating at resonant frequency with a bandwidth of 0⋅75 kHz; the
values of R, L and Q-factor of the circuit are respectively.
0.2 0.1
(a) 100 Ω; H; 2 (b) 50 Ω; H; 4
3π 2π
2 0.3
(c) 100 Ω; H; 1 (d) 50 Ω; H; 3
3π 2π
29. Consider the following statements :
1. The main drawback of digital system is that the real world is mainly analog.
2. The major advantage of digital instruments over analog instruments is
higher accuracy and better resolution.
3. Digital instruments are ordinarily used for the measurement of both analog
and digital quantities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
30. For a parallel resonant circuit, if the damped frequency is 8 rad/s and the
bandwidth is 2 rad/s, the resonant frequency of the circuit is
(a) 10 rad/s (b) 7 rad/s

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(c) 3 rad/s (d) 2 rad/s

31. The resonant frequency of an RLC series circuit is 1⋅5 MHz with the resonating
capacitor of 150 pF. The bandwidth is 10 kHz. The effective value of the resistor is
(a) 16⋅3 Ω (b) 9⋅5 Ω
(c) 7⋅4 Ω (d) 4⋅7 Ω
32. A 4-digit DVM (digital voltmeter) with a 100-mV lowest full-scale range would
have a sensitivity of how much value while resolution of this DVM is 0⋅0001 ?
(a) 0⋅1 mV (b) 0⋅01 mV
(c) 1⋅0 mV (d) 10 mV

33. For the network function,

s
T(s) = 2 , the resonant frequency and bandwidth are respectively
s + 2s + 100
(a) 10, 1 (b) 10, 2
(c) 100, 1 (d) 100, 2
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34. The state variable description of a linear autonomous system is X = AX where X is
⎡ 0 −2 ⎤
⎢2 0 ⎥.
a two-dimensional vector and A is a matrix given by A = ⎣ ⎦ The poles of
the system are located at
(a) – 2 and + 2 (b) – j2 and + j2
(c) – 2 and – 2 (d) + 2 and + 2

35.
C

Z(s) ⎯→ R1 3 Ω
R
4

For the circuit shown above, the two natural frequencies of the driving-point
impedance Z(s) are given by s + 1 = 0 and s + 4 = 0. It is not known, which is for
open-circuit and which is for short-circuit. Then Z(s) is given by
3 (s + 4)
(a)
16 (s + 1)
3 (s + 4)
(b)
4 (s + 1)
(s + 1)
(c) 3
(s + 4)
1 (s + 4)
(d)
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36. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
(Meter) (Type)
A. Reed frequency meter 1. Moving iron
B. Weston frequency meter 2. Vibrating
C. Weston Synchroscope 3. Moving coil
D. Ohm meter 4. Electro-dynamic
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 3 4 1 2
37. A transfer function has a zero at s = – 1 and poles at s = –1, ± j1. The multiplier
being unity, if the input is unit step function, the steady state response is given by
(a) 0 ⋅ 5 0º (b) 1 ⋅ 0 0º
(c) 2 ⋅ 0 0º (d) 2 ⋅ 0 90º

38. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Ferro-electric materials 1. Neel temperature
B. Anti-Ferroelectric materials 2. Magnetostrictive transducers
C. Ferrites 3. Magnetocaloric effect
D. Ferro-magnetic materials 4. Cannot be shaped by ordinary machining
process
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 3 1 4 2

39.
1H 1H

Z(s) ⎯→ R1 1 2 1
2F 3F 6F

For the circuit shown, the values of Z(s) as s → 0 and s → ∞ respectively given by
2 6 2
(a) ,s (b) ,
s 8s s
8s s 6 2
(c) , (d) 4s + ,
6 2 s s

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40. The precision of a ramp type digital voltmeter depends on
(a) Frequency of the generator and slope of the ramp
(b) Frequency of the generator
(c) Slope of the ramp
(d) Switching time of the gate

1 + 3Ts
41. The transfer functions of a phase-lead compensator is given by G)s = , T>
1 + Ts
0. The maximum phase shift provided by such a compensator is
(a) 90° (b) 60°
(c) 45° (d) 30°

42. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Iron loss of a choke carrying a.c. 1. Electrostatic wattmeter
current at 50 Hz along with d.c.
B. Calibration of a dynamometer 2. Oscilloscope
Type wattmeter
C. Dielectric loss of a capacitor 3. D.C. Potentiometer
at 20 Hz
D. Power loss of an insulator 4. A.C. Potentiometer
testing at high voltages
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 4 1 3

43. If the initial voltage across the capacitor of 2 Farad is V(0) = 1, the voltage and
charge on the capacitor at t = 3 sec after connecting a current source IS = 2 A at t =
0 are respectively
(a) 2 V, 4 coulomb (b) –2 V, 4 coulomb
(c) 4 V, 8 coulomb (d) 8 V, 4 coulomb

44. Consider the following statements :

The coercive force can be increased by
1. Adding Cobalt because it is a ferromagnetic material.
2. Adding Gold because it is a diamagnetic material.
3. Adding Super alloy.
4. Space charge polarizing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

45. If the load impedance is 100 ohm and input impedance is 25 ohm, then the
characteristic impedance of the transmission line is
(a) 70 ohm (b) 60 ohm
(c) 50 ohm (d) 40 ohm

46. Temperature below which certain materials are anti-ferromagnetic is called

(a) Curie temperature (b) Neel temperature

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(c) Wein temperature (d) Debye temperature

47. Consider the following statements :

A step voltage is applied to an under-damped series RLC circuit in which R is
variable. If R is
1. Increased, the steady-state voltage across C will be reduced.
2. Increased, the frequency of transient oscillations across C will be reduced.
3. Reduced, the transient oscillation will die down at a fast rate.
4. Reduced to zero, the peak amplitude of the voltage across C will be double
that of input voltage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

48. A moving coil ammeter having a resistance of 1 ohm gives full scale deflection
when a current of 10 mA is passed through it. The instrument can be used for the
measurement of voltage up to 10 V by
(a) Connecting a resistance of 999 ohm in series with the instrument
(b) Connecting a resistance of 999 ohm parallel to the ammeter
(c) Connecting a resistance of 999 ohm parallel to the load
(d) Connecting a resistance of 1000 ohm in series with the load

49.
3 kΩ A B 4 kΩ
t =0
+
+ +
40 V – 5 kΩ 30 V
–
VC(t)
0.5 mF –

For the circuit shown above, the switch has been in position A for a long time. At t
= 0, the switch is moved to B. Then, the capacitor voltage VC(t) for t > 0 is
(a) VC(t) = (24 – 6 e–2t) V (b) VC(t) = (30 – 15 e–0⋅5t)) V
(c) VC(t) = (6 – 6 e–2t) V (d) VC(t) = (30 – 5 e–0⋅5t)) V
50. Consider the following statements :
Electrets are the materials which are
1. Having permanent electric moments.
2. Electromagnets.
3. Very similar to permanent magnet materials.
4. Similar to anti-ferroelectric materials.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
51. Consider the following statements :
Magnetic susceptibility
1. Depends on the nature of the magnetic material.
2. Is not dependent on the relative permeability of the medium.
3. Cannot be determined by measuring the force exerted on a magnetic material
when placed in a magnetic field.
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4. Can be determined form M – H curve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 only 4 (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 2 only
52. For a series RLC circuit energized with a sinusoidal voltage source of frequency 4
rad/s, the applied voltage lags the current by an angle of tan–1 2 degrees. Then the
value of R for L = 1 H and C = 0⋅05 F is
(a) 4⋅0 ohm (b) 2⋅0 ohm
(c) 1⋅0 ohm (d) 0⋅5 ohm

53.
r(t) K
+ c(t)
– s(s + 1) (s + 6)

The feedback system shown above is stable for all values of K given by
(a) K > 0 (b) K < 0
(c) 0 < K < 42 (d) 0 < K < 60

54. The value of the multiplier resistance for a dc voltmeter, having 50 V range with 5
kΩ/V sensitivity, employing a 200 μA meter movement and having internal
resistance of 100 Ω, is given by
(a) 249⋅9 kΩ (b) 200 Ω
(c) 200 kΩ (d) 2⋅5 kΩ

55.
S

+
C=2F
– 0.25 H 0.25 Ω v

For the given circuit, the initial inductor current and the voltage across the
capacitor are zero and 2, respectively. When the switch S is closed at t = 0, the
dv
values of v and = are, respectively
dt
(a) 2, –4 (b) 0, 0⋅25
(c) 0, – 0⋅5 (d) 2, 0

56. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Enamel covering 1. Laminations
B. Insulation 2. Wires
C. Fibrous materials 3. Machines
D. Empire cloth 4. Transformers
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Codes :
A B C D
(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 4 1 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 3 1 4 2
57. For an a.c. circuit, if v(t) = 160 sin (ωt + 10°) and i(t) = 5 sin (ωt – 20°), the reactive
power absorbed by the circuit is
(a) 100 VARs (b) 200 VARs
(c) 300 VARs (d) 400 VARs
58. A signal of 10 V is applied to a 50 ohm coaxial transmission line, terminated in a
100 ohm load. The voltage reflection coefficient is
1 1
(a) (b)
4 3
1
(c) (d) 1
2

59. Consider the following statements :

Factors affecting the dielectric loss are
1. Directly proportional to the frequency of supply voltage.
2. Inversely proportional to the supply frequency.
3. Inversely proportional to the square of the supply voltage.
4. Directly proportional to the square of the supply voltage.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only

60. A conductor 2 metre long lies along the Z-axis with a current of 10 A in a^ Z
^
direction. If the magnetic field is B = 0 ⋅ 05 a X T, the force on the conductor is

(a) 4 ⋅ 0 a^ Y N (b) 1 ⋅ 0 a^ Z N

(c) 1 ⋅ 0 a^ Y N (d) 3 ⋅ 0 a^ Z N

61. Using Routh’s criterion, the number of roots in the right half S-plane for the
characteristic equation : S4 + 2s3 + 2s2 + 3s + 6 = 0 is
(a) One (b) Two
(c) Three (d) Four

62. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Electrostatic 1. Power at 50 Hz only
B. Induction 2. Power at frequencies ranging from dc to RF
C. Dynamometer 3. Power at unity power factor and at high values
D. Thermal 4. Power at frequencies ranging from dc 150 Hz
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 2 1 4 3

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(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 4 1 3

63.
3Ω

+
4V 1Ω
– 1A

For the circuit shown, the voltage across the 1 ohm resistor is given by
7 5
(a) V (b) V
4 4
7 2
(c) V (d) V
3 3

64. Consider the following statements :

Characteristics of a good insulating material are
1. Should give uniform electric and thermal properties.
2. High permittivity.
3. Low dissipation factor.
4. Low insulating resistance.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
65. At a measuring frequency of 1012 Hz, the dielectric constant of a material will be
due to
(a) Electronic polarization
(b) Ionic polarization
(c) Electronic and Ionic polarization
(d) Electronic, Ionic and Orientational polarization
66. A load is connected to an active network. At the terminals to which the load is
connected, Rth = 10 Ω and Vth = 60 V. Then the maximum power supplied to the
load is
(a) 360 W (b) 90 W
(c) 60 W (d) 10 W
67. A basic D’ Arsonval movement with a full scale deflection of 50 μA and internal
resistance of 500 Ω is used as voltmeter. The value of the multiplier resistance
needed to employ this meter to measure a voltage range of (0 – 10) V is given by
(a) 100 kΩ (b) 500 kΩ
(c) 199⋅5 kΩ (d) 2 × 105 kΩ
68. The feedback control system represented by the open loop transfer function
10(s + 2)
G(s) H(s) = is
[(s + 1) (s + 3) (s − 5)]
(a) Unstable (b) Stable
(c) Marginally stable (d) Insufficient stable

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69. Consider the following statements regarding measurement of 3-phase power by
two-wattmeter method; one of the wattmeter reads negative implying :
1. Power factor is less than 0⋅5.
2. Power flow is in the reverse direction.
3. Load power factor angle is greater than 60°.
4. Load is unbalanced
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

70.
4Ω 4Ω
a
+

+ 8Ω
24 V – ←⎯
4A
–
b

Applying Norton’s Theorem, the Norton’s equivalent circuit to the left of the
terminals a and b in the above circuit is having equivalent current source (IN) and
equivalent resistance (RN) as
(a) IN = 5 A; RN = 4 Ω (b) IN = 4 A; RN = 6 Ω
(c) IN = 9 A; RN = 1⋅6 Ω (d) IN = 4 A; RN = 3 Ω
71. The property characteristic of ferroelectric materials is
(a) Dielectric relaxation
(b) Dielectric breakdown
(c) Spontaneous polarization
(d) Spontaneous magnetization

72. A uniform plane wave is propagating in a material for which ε = 4 ε0, μ = 7 μ0 and
σ = 0. The skin depth for the material is
(a) Zero (b) Infinity
(c) 28 m (d) 14 m
73. Consider the following statements about superconductors :
1. The temperature at which the conductor becomes a superconductor is called
transition temperature.
2. Superconductors repel magnetic flux lines.
3. All superconductors are paramagnetic materials.
4. Superconductors become normal when placed in a magnetic field of certain
critical value.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
74. Consider the following statements in connection with the closed-loop poles of
feedback control system :
1. Poles on jω-axis will make the output amplitude neither decaying nor
growing in time.
2. Dominant closed-loop poles occur in the form of a complex conjugate pair.

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3. The gain of a higher order system is adjusted so that there will exist a pair of
complex conjugate closed-loop poles on jω-axis.
4. The presence of complex conjugate closed-loop poles reduces the effects of
such non-linearities as dead zones, backlash and coulomb friction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
75. The sensitivity of 200 μA meter movement when it is used as a dc voltmeter is
given by
(a) 500 Ω/mV (b) 5 Ω/mV
(c) 0⋅5 Ω/mV (d) 5 Ω/mV
76. Consider a unity feedback control system with open-loop transfer function
K (s + 1)
G(s) = . The steady-state error of the system due to a unit step input
s(s + 2) (s + 3)
is
K
(a) Zero (b)
6
6
(c) (d) Infinite
K

77. A 1 mA meter movement with an internal resistance of 100 Ω is to be converted

into (0 – 100) mA. To achieve this, value of shunt resistance Rsh is given by
(a) 1 kΩ (b) 200 Ω
(c) 1⋅01 Ω (d) 1⋅01 kΩ

78.
j50 Ω 10 Ω

50∠0° ZL

The maximum power that can be transferred in the load ZL in the above circuit is
(a) 12⋅25 W (b) 62⋅5 W
(c) 24⋅5 W (d) 500 W

79. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Precision work 1. Graphite
B. Rheostat 2. Nichrome
C. Heating devices 3. Constantan
D. Brushes 4. Magnesium
Codes :
A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 1 3 2 4
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(c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 1 2 3 4

80. Consider the following statements :

1. In conducting medium the field attenuates exponentially with increasing
depth.
2. Conducting medium behaves like an open circuit to the electromagnetic field.
3. In lossless dielectric relaxation time is infinite.
4. In charge-free region, the Poisson’s equation becomes Laplace’s equation.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

81. In a Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP) crystal structure, if ‘a’ and ‘c’ represent,
⎛c⎞
respectively the short and long unit cell dimensions the ⎜ ⎟ ratio should be
⎝a⎠
(a) 12⋅00 (b) 0⋅74
(c) 1⋅633 (d) 16⋅33

82.
2Ω
A

3A 1Ω 3Ω

The Thevenin’s equivalent of the circuit shown above is

(a) 0⋅75 V, 1⋅5 Ω (b) 1⋅5 V, 1⋅5 Ω
(c) 1⋅5 V, 0⋅75 Ω (d) 5⋅0 V, 1⋅5 Ω

83. Consider the following statements about hot-wire instruments :

1. They read equally well on dc and/or ac circuits.
2. They are simple and robust in construction and power consumption is low.
3. They are quite suitable for measurement of currents at very high frequencies.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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84.
4Ω I 2Ω

+
6A 1Ω 3Ω 3V
–

For the circuit shown above, I is

(a) 0 A (b) 1A
(c) 2 A (d) 3A

85. A semiconductor has a band gap of 2 eV. The wavelength of radiation emitted form
the semiconductor when electrons and holes recombine is
(a) 625 nm (b) 625 μm
(c) 625 mm (d) 625 cm

86. In free space

E(Z, t) = 60 π cos (ωt – βZ) a X V/m. The average power crossing a circular area of
π square metres in the plane Z = constant is
(a) 16 π watts/m2
(b) 15 π watts/m2
(c) 14 π watts/m2
(d) 13 π watts/m2

87. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. Metals 1. Are in spontaneously polarized state
B. Semiconductors 2. Finite forbidden gap
C. Insulators 3. Smaller forbidden gap
D. Ferroelectric crystals 4. Partially filled bands
Code :
A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 1 2 3 4

88.
1Ω 2Ω

+
40 V –
I2 4A I2

3Ω 4Ω
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The currents I1 and I2 in the above circuit are respectively.

(a) 4 A ; 4 A
(b) 3 A ; 5A
(c) 2 A ; 6 A
(d) 6 A; 2A

89. A(0 – 25) Amp ammeter has a guaranteed accuracy of 1 percent of full scale
reading. The current measured by this ammeter is 10 Amp. The limiting error in
percentage for this instrument is
(a) 2.5%
(b) 0.5%
(c) 0.25%
(d) 0.025%
K
90. Given a unity feedback system with G(s) = , the value of K for damping
s(s + 4)
ratio of 0.5 is
(a) 1 (b) 16
(c) 4 (d) 2
91. The pressure in a tank varies from 20 psi to 100 psi. Further pressure in the tank
is desired to be kept at 50 psi. The full scale error, when pressure inside the tank
is 30 psi, is given by
(a) –62⋅5% (b) 25%
(c) 80% (d) –2⋅5%

92.
5Ω 30 Ω

I1 I2

10 A 5Ω 20 Ω +
100 V
–

The currents I1 and I2 in the above circuit are respectively

(a) 1⋅818 A; – 0⋅4545 A (b) 2⋅451 A; – 1⋅568 A
(c) 0⋅4545 A; – 1⋅818 A (d) 1⋅56 A; – 2⋅45 A

93. The following data are obtained by measurement on gold :

Density = 19⋅32 gm/cc
Resistivity = 2⋅42 μΩ/cm
Atomic weight = 197⋅2
The mobility of electrons in gold is
(a) 4⋅39 × 10–3 m2/V-sec (b) 4⋅39 × 10–2 m2/V-sec
(c) 4⋅39 m2/V-sec (d) 4⋅39 × 103 m2/V-sec

94. A magnetic field B of 2 T is normal to a copper strip 0⋅5 mm thick carrying an

electron current of 40 A. If the electron density is 10⋅0 × 1028 per cubic metre, the
voltage across the strip in micro volt is

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(a) 40 (b) 30
(c) 20 (d) 10

95. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List I List II
A. High conductivity materials 1. Tungsten, Carbon
B. High resistivity materials 2. Platinum, Molybdenum
C. Metals for lightly loaded contacts 3. Aluminium, Copper
D. Materials for bimetallic strip 4. Iron, Nickel, Constantan
Code :
A B C D
(a) 3 1 2 4
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 4 2 1 3

96.
1Ω

+ 1Ω
E 1F
– 1H

If the power dissipated in the circuit shown above is 8 W, then the value of E will
be
(a) 2 V (b) 4 V
(c) 8 V (d) 16 V

97. A resistance of 105 ohms is specified using significant figures as indicated below :
1. 105 ohms
2. 105⋅0 ohms
3. 0⋅000105 μΩ
Among these
(a) 1 represents greater precision than 2 and 3.
(b) 2 and 3 represent greater precision than 1.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 represent same precision.
(d) 2 represents greater precision but 1 and 3 represent same precision.

98. Consider the following statements in connection with pole location :

1. A distinct pole always lies on the real axis.
2. A dominant pole has a large time constant.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Both 1 and 2 (b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 only (d) 2 only
99. A (0 – 250) V voltmeter has a guaranteed accuracy of 2 percent of full scale
reading. The voltage measured by this voltmeter is 150 volts. The limiting error in
percentage is
(a) 2⋅5% (b) 0⋅05%

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(c) 3⋅33% (d) 5⋅0%

100.
20 V
10 Ω IX
+

7A 5Ω 2Ω 2Ω VX

20 V

The current Ix and voltage Vx in the above circuit are, respectively

(a) 5 A; 10 V (b) 10 A; 20 V
(c) 6 A; 12 V (d) 4 A; 8 V

101. Consider the following statements :

Secondary (or Molecular) bonds are
1. The attraction forces exist between atoms or molecules.
2. Stronger than primary bonds.
3. Can be divided as electrostatic bonds.
4. Weaker than primary bonds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

102. Point charges of Q1 = 2 nC and Q2 = 3 nC are located at a distance apart. With

regard to this situation, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The force on the 3 nC charge is repulsive.
(b) A change of –5 nC placed midway between Q1 and Q2 will experience no force.
(c) The forces Q1 and Q2 are same in magnitude.
(d) The forces on Q1 and Q2 will depend on the medium in which they are placed.
103. Consider the following statements referring to the magnetization :
1. In solenoid magnetization is due to a surface current distribution.
2. Magnetization has its origin in circulating current.
3. The solenoid dipole is represented by an infinitesimal current loop.
4. The magnetization is entirely solenoidal and divergent
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
104. Increase in the applied reverse voltage to a p-n junction results in increase in the
(a) Depletion width
(b) Barrier height
(c) Depletion width and barrier height
(d) Junction temperature

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105.
I 2Ω

+ +
60 V 1Ω 1Ω 12 V
– –

2Ω
For the circuit shown, the value of current, I is
(a) 2 A (b) 3 A
(c) 6 A (d) 12 A
106. Consider the following statements with regard to manufacture of a standard
resistor :
1. The material should be of high resistivity and low temperature coefficient.
2. Resistors are shielded against magnetic field.
3. Nickel-chromium is best suited for resistance of high value.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only
107. Consider the following statements in connection with the feedback of control
systems :
1. Feedback can improve stability or be harmful to stability if it not properly
applied.
2. Feedback can always improve stability.
3. In many situations the feedback can reduce the effect of noise and
disturbance on system performance.
4. In general the sensitivity of the system gain of a feedback system to a
parameter variation depends on where the parameter is located.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Directions : Each of the next thirteen (13) items consists of two statements, one
labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine
these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the
codes given below :
Codes :
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
108. Assertion (A) : A thin sheet of conducting material can act as a low-pass filter for
electromagnetic waves.
Reason (R) : The depth of penetration is inversely proportional is inversely
proportional to the square root of the frequency.
109. Assertion (A) : Piezoelectric transducers can be used for measurement of both
static and dynamic phenomena.
Reason (R) : Piezoelectric transducers have very good high frequency response.

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110. Assertion (A) : Ionic bonds and covalent bonds are higher than metallic bonds.
Reason (R) : Ionic and covalent bonds are generally lower than other primary
bonds.
111. Assertion (A) : The effects of noise disturbance and parameter variations are
relatively easy to visualize and access through frequency response.
Reason (R) : Frequency response test is suitable for systems with very large time
constants.
112. Assertion (A) : All the coefficients of the characteristic equation should be positive
and no term should be missing in the characteristic equation for a system to be
stable.
Reason (R) : If some of the coefficients are zero or negative then the system is not
stable.
113. Assertion (A) : Process industry applications should ideally be tuned for critical
damping.
Reason (R) : Critically damped response has no oscillations in the output.
114. Assertion : Intrinsic semiconductors show negative Hall coefficient.
Reason (R) : The number of electrons and holes are equal in an intrinsic
semiconductor.
115. Assertion (A) : A thermocouple type of indicating instrument measures the true
r.m.s. value of the current that passes through it.
Reason (R) : It uses a p.m.m.c. type of indicating instrument to measure the
current.
116. Assertion (A) : Magnetic cores are generally used in main memory of a digital
computer.
Reason (R) : Magnetic cores are slow and volatile.

117. Assertion (A) : Comparison methods of direct measurements are most widely used
in electrical engineering practice.
Reason (R) : Comparison methods of direct measurements give high accuracy.

118. Assertion (A) : The Q-meter measure the Q-factor of a coil when the circuit is in
resonance.
Reason (R) : The Q-factor of a coil depends only on its inductance and not on its
resistance.

119. Assertion (A) : The spins within a magnetic domain are aligned permanently below
Curie temperature in a ferromagnetic material.
Reason (R) : Ferromagnetic material is magnetic only when the domains are
aligned by an external field.

120. Assertion (A) : Bellows are quite suitable for dynamic pressure measurements.
Reason (R) : Bellows are rugged, simple and rugged in construction and are
capable of providing large force and wide pressure range of measurements.

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