ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS - MCQ

Fundamentals

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. If 1 A current flows in a circuit, the number of electrons flowing through this circuit is:
a. 0.625×10^19 b. 1.6×10^19 c. 1.6×10^(-19) d. 0.625×10^(-19)
2. The resistivity of the conductor depends on:
a. area of the conductor c. type of material
b. length of the conductor d. none of these
3. The resistance of a conductor of diameter d and length l is R ohm. If the diameter of the conductor is halved and
its length is doubled, the resistance will be:
a. R b. 2R c. 4R d. 8R
4. How many coulombs of charge flow through a circuit carrying a current of 10 A in 1 minute?
a. 10 b. 60 c. 600 d. 1200
5. A capacitor carries a charge of 0.1 C at 5 V. Its capacitance is:
a. 0.02 F b. 0.5 F c. 0.05 F d. 0.2 F
6. To obtain a high value of capacitance, the permittivity of dielectric medium should be:
a. low b. high c. zero d. unity
7. Four capacitors each of 40 µF are connected in parallel, the equivalent capacitance (in microfarad) of the system
will be:
a. 160 b. 10 c. 40 d. 5
8. Five capacitors each of 5 µF are connected in series, the equivalent capacitance (in microfarad) of the system
will be:
a. 5 b. 25 c. 10 d. 1
9. 1 F is theoretically equal to:
a. 1 ohm of resistance c. ratio of 1 C to 1 V
b. ratio of 1 V to 1 C d. none of these
10. The unit of resistivity is:
a.  b. m c. m d. m^2
11. Instantaneous power in inductor is proportional to the:
a. product of the instantaneous current and rate of change of current
b. square of instantaneous current
c. square of the rate of change of current
d. temperature of the inductor
12. The voltage induced in an inductor is represented as,
a. product of its inductance and current through it
b. ratio of its inductance to current through it
c. ratio of current through it to its inductance
d. product of its inductance and rate of change of current through it
13. Absolute permittivity of dielectric medium is represented as:
a.  b. r c. r/ d. r x 

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14. Magnetic flux has the unit of:
a. Newton b. Ampere turn c. Weber d. Tesla
15. If all the elements in a particular network are linear, then the superposition theorem would hold, when the
excitation is:
a. DC only b. AC only c. Either AC or DC d. An Impulse
16. In balanced bridge, if the positions of detector and source are interchanged, the bridge will still remain balanced.
This can be explained from which theoem:
a. Reciprocity theorem c. Norton's theorem
b. Thevinin's theorem d. Compensation theorem
17. If P is the power of a star connected system then what will be power of an equivalent delta connected system?
a. P b. 3P c. P/3 d. None of the above
18. Which of the followings is/are active element?
a. Voltage source b. Current source c. Both d. None of these
19. Which of the following are the passive elements?
a. Resistor b. Bulb c. Both d. None of these
20. Power dissipation in ideal inductor is:
a. Maximum b. Minimum c. Zero d. A finite value
21. Inductor does not allow the sudden change of:
a. current b. voltage c. power d. None of the above
22. Capacitor does not allow the sudden change of:
a. current b. voltage c. power d. None of the above
23. Internal resistance of ideal voltage source is:
a. infinite b. zero c. finite d. 100 ohms
24. Internal resistance of ideal current source is:
a. infinite b. zero c. finite d. 100 ohms
25. Nodal analysis can be applied for:
a. planar networks c. both planar and non planar networks
b. non planar networks d. neither planar and non planar networks
26. Mesh analysis is applicable for:
a. planar networks c. both planar and non planar networks
b. non planar networks d. neither planar and non planar networks
27. Super position theorem is not applicable for:
a. current calculations b. voltage calculation c. power calculations d. None of the above
28. To apply reciprocity theorem response to excitation ratio is:
a. Ohm b. Mho c. No units d. Either a or b
29. Which quantity should be measured by the voltmeter ?
a. Current b. Voltage c. Power d. Speed
30. Which quantity consists of a unit 1KWh ?
a. Energy b. Time c. Power d. Charge

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31. Which of the following has no units?
a. Permeability c. Magnetic susceptibility
b. Moment of a magnet d. Permittivity
32. Which of the following quantities consists of SI unit as WATT ?
a. Force b. Charge c. Current d. Power
33. KCL works on the principle of which of the following:
a. law of conservation of charge c. both
b. law of conservation of energy d. None of the above
34. KVL works on the principle of:
a. law of conservation of charge c. both
b. law of conservation of energy d. None of the above
35. Super mesh analysis is used in case of:
a. current source branch is common for two meshes
b. ideal voltage source is connected between two non reference nodes
c. both
d. Either a or b
36. When we use super node technique:
a. current source branch is common for two meshes
b. ideal voltage source is connected between two non reference nodes
c. ideal voltage source is connected between non reference node and reference
d. All of the above
37. Rms value is defined based on which of the following?
a. Heating effect b. Charge transfer c. Current d. Voltage
38. Which of the following defined the average value ?
a. Voltage b. Heating effect c. Current d. Charge transfer
39. For symmetrical wave form average value of one full cycle is:
a. 1 b. 1.11 c. 2.22 d. 0
40. Form factor is equal to Peak factor in case of:
a. square wave b. triangle wave c. saw tooth wave d. all of the above
41. Which of the following statement is true both for a series and a parallel D.C. circuit?
a. Elements have individual currents c. Voltages are additive
b. Currents are additive d. Power are additive
42. Insulating materials have the function of:
a. Preventing a short circuit between conducting wires
b. Preventing an open circuit between the voltage source and the load
c. Conducting very large currents
d. Storing very high currents
43. The hot resistance of the bulb's filament is higher than its cold resistance because the temperature coefficient of
the filament is:
a. Zero b. Negative c. Positive d. 2 ohms/degree

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44. Resistance of a material always decreases if:
a. Temperature of material is decreased
b. Temperature of material is increased
c. Number of free electrons available increases
d. None of the above
45. In the case of direct current:
a. Magnitude and direction of current remains constant
b. Magnitude and direction of current changes with time
c. Magnitude of current changes with time
d. Magnitude of current remains constant
46. Which of the following statement is correct?
a. A semiconductor is a material whose conductivity is same as between that of a conductor and an
insulator
b. A semiconductor is a material which has conductivity having average value of conductivity of metal
and insulator
c. A semiconductor is one which conducts only half of the applied voltage
d. A semiconductor is a material made of alternate layers of conducting material and insulator
47. Which of the following can have negative temperature coefficient?
a. Silver b. Liquid metals c. Metallic alloys d. Electrolytes
48. An instrument which detects electric current is known as:
a. Voltmeter b. Rheostat c. Wattmeter d. Galvanometer
49. Sparking occurs when a load is switched off because the circuit has high:
a. Resistance b. Inductance c. Capacitance d. Impedance
50. International ohm is defined in terms of the resistance of:
a. A column of mercury c. A cube of copper
b. A cube of carbon d. The unit length of wire
51. An open resistor, when checked with an ohmmeter reads:
a. Zero b. Infinite c. High d. Low but not zero
52. The number of electrons in the outer most orbit of carbon atom is:
a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 7
53. A field of force can exist only between:
a. Two molecules b. Two ions c. Two atoms d. Two metal particles
54. Two resistors are said to be connected in series when:
a. Same current passes in turn through both
b. Both carry the same value of current
c. Total current equals the sum of branch currents
d. Sum of IR drops equals the applied e.m.f.
55. Varistors are:
a. Insulators c. Carbon resistors
b. Nonlinear resistors d. Resistors with zero temperature coefficients

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56. If a parallel circuit is opened in the main line, the current:
a. Increases in the branch of the lowest resistance
b. Increases in each branch
c. Is zero in all branches
d. Is zero in the highest resistive branch
57. In an electric kettle water boils in 10 minutes. It is required to boil the boiler in 15 minutes, using same supply
mains:
a. Length of heating element should be decreased
b. Length of heating element should be increased
c. Length of heating element has no effect on heating if water
d. None of the above
58. Switching of a lamp in house produces noise in the radio. This is because switching operation produces:
a. Arcs across separating contacts
b. Mechanical noise of high intensity
c. Both mechanical noise and arc between contacts
d. None of the above
59. Ohm's law is not applicable to:
a. Semiconductors b. D.C. circuits c. Small resistors d. High currents
60. Are the materials having electrical conductivity much less than most of the metals but much greater than that of
typical insulators.
a. Varistors b. Thermistor c. Semiconductors d. Variable resistors
61. A thermistor has:
a. Positive temperature coefficient c. Zero temperature coefficient
b. Negative temperature coefficient d. Variable temperature coefficient
62. The substances which have a large number of free electrons and offer a low resistance are called:
a. Insulators b. Inductors c. Semiconductors d. Conductors
63. For which of the following 'ampere second' could be the unit?
a. Reluctance b. Charge c. Power d. Energy
64. In a series circuit with unequal resistances:
a. The highest resistance has the most of the current through it
b. The lowest resistance has the highest voltage drop
c. The lowest resistance has the highest current
d. The highest resistance has the highest voltage drop
65. Electric current passing through the circuit produces:
a. Chemical effect b. Luminous effect c. Thermal effect d. None of these
66. When electric current passes through a bucket full of water, lot of bubbling is observed. This suggests that the
type of supply is:
a. AC b. DC c. Any of the two d. None of these
67. A substance whose molecules consist of dissimilar atoms is called:
a. Semiconductor b. Super-conductor c. Compound d. Insulator
68. A rheostat differs from potentiometer in the respect that it:
a. Has lower wattage rating c. Has large number of turns
b. Has higher wattage rating d. Offers large number of tapping

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69. The ratio of mass of proton to that of electron is nearly:
a. 1840 b. 1480 c. 30 d. 4
70. Which of the following quantities remain the same in all parts of a series circuit?
a. Voltage b. Current c. Power d. Resistance
71. When electric current passes through a metallic conductor, its temperature rises. This is due to:
a. Collisions between conduction electrons and atoms
b. The release of conduction electrons from parent atoms
c. Mutual collisions between metal atoms
d. Mutual collisions between conducting electrons
72. Two lamps 100 W and 40 W are connected in series across a voltage source. Which of the following statement is
correct?
a. 100 W lamp will glow brighter c. Both lamps will glow equally bright
b. 40 W lamp will glow brighter d. 40 W lamp will be busted
73. Voltage dependent resistors are usually made from:
a. Charcoal b. Silicon carbide c. Nichrome d. Graphite
74. Conductance: siemens as:
a. Resistance : ohm c. Inductance : farad
b. Capacitance : Henry d. lumen : steradian
75. Three 60 W bulbs are in parallel across the 60 V power line. If one bulb burns open:
a. There will be heavy current in the main line c. All three bulbs will light
b. Rest of the two bulbs will not light d. The other two bulbs will light
76. The S.I. unit of power is:
a. Henry b. Coulomb c. Watt-hour d. Watt
77. The resistance of a conductor varies inversely as:
a. Length b. Area c. Temperature d. Resistivity
78. Which of the following materials has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance?
a. Copper b. Aluminum c. Carbon d. Brass
79. A resistance having rating 10 ohms, 10 W is likely to be a ________ resistor.
a. Metallic b. Carbon c. Wire wound d. Variable
80. The resistance of a few meters of wire conductor in closed electrical circuit is:
a. Practically zero b. Low c. High d. Very high
81. A 40 W bulb is connected in series with a room heater. If now 40 W bulb is replaced by 100 W bulb, the heater
output will:
a. Decrease b. Increase c. Remain same d. Heater will burn out
82. A glass rod when rubbed with silk cloth is charged because:
a. It takes in proton c. It gives away electrons
b. Its atoms are removed d. It gives away positive charge
83. Bulbs in street lighting are all connected in:
a. Parallel b. Series c. Series-Parallel d. Wye-Delta
84. Which method can be used for absolute measurement of resistances?
a. Lorentz method b. Raleigh method c. Ohm's law d. Wheatstone bridge

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85. All good conductors have high:
a. Conductance b. Resistance c. Reluctance d. None of these
86. One Newton meter is same as:
a. One watt b. One joule c. Five joules d. One joule second
87. The condition for the validity under Ohm's law is that:
a. Resistance must be uniform
b. Current should be proportional to the size of the resistance
c. Resistance must be wire wound type
d. Temperature at positive end should be more than the temperature at negative end
88. Out of the following which is an insulating material?
a. Copper b. Gold c. Silver d. Paper
89. All of the following are equivalent to watt except:
a. (Amperes) ohm b. Joules/sec. c. Amperes × volts d. Amperes/volt
90. Which of the following statement is true?
a. A galvanometer with low resistance in parallel is a voltmeter
b. A galvanometer with high resistance in parallel is a voltmeter
c. A galvanometer with low resistance in series is an ammeter
d. A galvanometer with high resistance in series is an ammeter
91. An electric filament bulb can be worked from:
a. AC only b. DC Only c. Battery Only d. All of these
92. In a lamp load when more than one lamp are switched on the total resistance of the load:
a. Increases b. Decreases c. Remains same d. None of the above
93. Copper wire of certain length and resistance is drawn out to three times its length without change in volume, the
new resistance of wire becomes:
a. 1/9 times b. 3 times c. 9 times d. Unchanged
94. The weight of an aluminium conductor as compared to a copper conductor of identical cross-section, for the
same electrical resistance, is:
a. 50 % b. 60 % c. 100 % d. 150 %
95. Voltage dependent resistors are used:
a. For inductive circuits c. As heating elements
b. To suppress surges d. As current stabilizers
96. Which one of the following does not have negative temperature coefficient?
a. Aluminium b. Paper c. Rubber d. Mica
97. Electric pressure is also called:
a. Resistance b. Power c. Voltage d. Energy
98. With rise in temperature the resistance of semiconductors:
a. Decreases c. First increases and then decreases
b. Increases d. Remains constant
99. Ohm's law is not applicable to:
a. Vacuum tubes c. High voltage circuits
b. Carbon resistors d. Circuits with low current densities

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100. When current flows through heater coil it glows but supply wiring does not glow because:
a. Current through supply line flows at slower speed
b. Supply wiring is covered with insulation layer
c. Resistance of heater coil is more than the supply wires
d. Supply wires are made of superior material
101. When current flows through heater coil it glows but supply wiring does not glow because:
a. Current through supply line flows at slower speed
b. Supply wiring is covered with insulation layer
c. Resistance of heater coil is more than the supply wires
d. Supply wires are made of superior material
102. The filament of an electric bulb is made of:
a. Carbon b. Aluminium c. Tungsten d. Nickel
103. Out of the following which is not a poor conductor?
a. Carbon b. Cast iron c. Copper d. Tungsten
104. The minimum charge on an ion is:
a. Equal to the atomic number of the atom
b. Equal to the charge of an electron
c. Equal to the charge of the number of electrons in an atom (#) zero
d. None of these
105. Whether circuit may be AC. or D.C. one, following is most effective in reducing the magnitude of the current.
a. Reactor b. Capacitor c. Inductor d. Resistor
106. Three identical resistors are first connected in parallel and then in series. The resultant resistance of the first
combination to the second will be:
a. 9 times b. 1/9 times c. 1/3 times d. 3 times
107. Nichrome wire is an alloy of:
a. Lead and zinc c. Nickel and chromium
b. Chromium and vanadium d. Copper and silver
108. The property of a conductor due to which it passes current is called:
a. Resistance b. Reluctance c. Conductance d. Inductance
109. Which is the best conductor of electricity?
a. Iron b. Silver c. Copper d. Carbon
110. The thickness of insulation provided on the conductor depends on:
a. The magnitude of voltage on the conductor
b. The magnitude of current flowing through it
c. Both (A) and (B)
d. None of the above
111. Conductance is reciprocal of
a. Resistance b. Inductance c. Reluctance d. Capacitance
112. Which of the following material has nearly zero temperature coefficient of resistance?
a. Manganin b. Porcelain c. Carbon d. Copper

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113. You have to replace 1500 ohm resistor in radio. You have no 1500 ohm resistor but have several 1000 ohm ones
which you would connect?
a. Two in parallel c. Three in parallel
b. Two in parallel and one in series d. Three in series
114. The rating of a fuse wire is always expressed in:
a. Ampere-hours b. Ampere-volts c. kWh d. Amperes
115. If a wire conductor of 0.2 ohm resistance is doubled in length, its resistance becomes:
a. 0.4 ohm b. 0.6 ohm c. 0.8 ohm d. 1.0 ohm
116. A closed switch has a resistance of:
a. Zero b. About 50 ohms c. About 500 ohms d. Infinity
117. The insulation on a current carrying conductor is provided:
a. To prevent leakage of current c. Both (a) and (b)
b. To prevent shock d. None of these
118. With rise in temperature the resistance of pure metals:
a. Increases c. First increases and then decreases
b. Decreases d. Remains constant
119. Resistance of a tungsten lamp as applied voltage increases:
a. Decreases b. Increases c. Remains same d. None of these
120. When one leg of parallel circuit is opened out the total current will:
a. Reduce b. Increase c. Decrease d. Become Zero
121. Resistance of carbon filament lamp as the applied voltage increases.
a. Decreases b. Increase c. Remains same d. None of these
122. In assigning the direction of branch currents,
a. The directions are critical c. They must point into a node
b. The directions are not critical d. They must point out of a node
123. The formula to find I when the values of V and R are known is:
a. I = VR b. I = R/V c. V = RI d. I = V/R
124. According to Ohm’s Law:
a. V is directly proportional to I c. V is directly proportional to Sq.rt of I
b. V is inversely proportional to I d. All o the above
125. “Maximum power output is obtained from a network when the load resistance is equal to the output resistance of
the network as seen terminals of the load”. The above statement is associated with:
a. Millman’s theorem c. Superposition theorem
b. Thevenin’s theorem d. Maximum power transfer theorem
126. Kirchhoff’s law is applicable to:
a. Passive networks only c. D.C. circuits only
b. A.C. circuits only d. Both A.C. as well D.C. circuits
127. If the energy is supplied from a source, whose resistance is 1 ohm, to a load of 100 ohms the source will be:
a. A voltage source b. A current source c. Both (a) and (b) d. None of these

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128. The superposition theorem is applicable to:
a. Linear, nonlinear and time variant responses
b. Linear and nonlinear resistors only
c. Linear responses only
d. None of these
129. Which of the following is the passive element?
a. Capacitance b. current source c. voltage source d. All of these
130. The number of independent equations to solve a network is equal to:
a. The number of chords
b. The number of branches
c. Sum of the number of branches and chords
d. Sum of number of branches, chords and nodes
131. According to Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the algebraic sum of all IR drops and e.m.f. in any closed loop of a network
is always:
a. Negative c. Determined by battery e.m.f.
b. Positive d. Zero
132. Which of the following is non-linear circuit parameter?
a. Inductance c. Wire wound resistor
b. Condenser d. Transistor
133. Kirchhoff’s voltage law applies to circuits with:
a. Nonlinear elements only
b. Linear elements only
c. Linear, nonlinear, active and passive elements
d. Linear, nonlinear, active, passive, time varying as wells as time-invariant elements
134. The circuit whose properties are same in either direction is known as:
a. Unilateral circuit b. Bilateral circuit c. Irreversible circuit d. Reversible circuit
135. Between the branch voltages of a loop the Kirchhoff s voltage law imposes:
a. Nonlinear constraints c. No constraints
b. Linear constraints d. None of these
136. An ideal voltage source has:
a. Zero internal resistance
b. Open circuit voltage equal to the voltage on full load
c. Terminal voltage in proportion to current
d. Terminal voltage in proportion to load
137. A closed path made by several branches of the network is known as:
a. Branch b. Loop c. Circuit d. Junction
138. The superposition theorem requires as many circuits to be solved as there are:
a. Sources, nodes and meshes c. Sources
b. Sources and nodes d. Nodes
139. Kirchhoff s current law states that:
a. Net current flow at the junction is positive
b. Algebraic sum of the currents meeting at the junction is zero
c. No current can leave the junction without some current entering it
d. Total sum of currents meeting at the junction is zero

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140. An ideal voltage source should have:
a. Large value of e.m.f. c. Zero source resistance
b. Small value of e.m.f. d. Infinite source resistance
141. “In any linear bilateral network, if a source of e.m.f. E in any branch produces a current I in any other branch,
then same e.m.f. acting in the second branch would produce the same current / in the first branch”. The above
statement is associated with:
a. Compensation theorem c. Reciprocity theorem
b. Superposition theorem d. None of these
142. A nonlinear network does not satisfy:
a. Superposition condition
b. Homogeneity condition
c. Both homogeneity as well as superposition condition
d. Homogeneity, superposition and associative condition
143. A terminal where three on more branches meet is known as:
a. Node b. Terminus c. Combination d. Anode
144. While calculating Rth in Thevenin’s theorem and Norton equivalent:
a. All independent sources are made dead
b. Only current sources are made dead
c. Only voltage sources are made dead
d. All voltage and current sources are made dead
145. To determine the polarity of the voltage drop across a resistor, it is necessary to know:
a. Value of current through the resistor c. Value of resistor
b. Direction of current through the resistor d. E.m.f. in the circuit
146. “In any network containing more than one sources of e.m.f. the current in any branch is the algebraic sum of a
number of individual currents (the number being equal to the number of sources of e.m.f.), each of which is due
to separate action of each source of e.m.f., taken order, when the remaining sources of e.m.f. are replaced by
conductors, the resistances of which are equal to the internal resistances of the respective sources”. This
statement is associated with:
a. Thevenin’s theorem c. Superposition theorem
b. Norton’s theorem d. None of these
147. Kirchhoff’s current law is applicable to only:
a. Junction in a network c. Electric circuits
b. Closed loops in a network d. Electronic circuits
148. A network which contains one or more than one source of e.m.f. is known as:
a. Linear network b. Nonlinear network c. Passive network d. Active network
149. A passive network is one which contains:
a. Only variable resistances c. Only two sources of e.m.f. in it
b. Only some sources of e.m.f. in it d. No source of e.m.f. in it
150. Kirchhoff’s voltage law is related to:
a. Junction currents b. Battery e.m.f. c. IR drops d. Both (B) and (C)
151. A capacitor is generally a:
a. Bilateral and active component c. Linear and bilateral component
b. Active, passive, linear and nonlinear d. Nonlinear and active component
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152. The circuit has resistors, capacitors and semiconductor diodes. The circuit will be known as:
a. Nonlinear circuit b. Linear circuit c. Bilateral circuit d. None of these
153. Which of the following is a bilateral element?
a. Constant current source c. Capacitance
b. Constant voltage source d. None of these
154. The superposition theorem is applicable to:
a. Voltage only c. Both current and voltage
b. Current only d. Current, voltage and power
155. Superposition theorem can be applied only to circuits having:
a. Resistive elements c. Nonlinear elements
b. Passive elements d. Linear bilateral elements
156. For a voltage source:
a. Terminal voltage is always lower than source e.m.f.
b. Terminal voltage cannot be higher than source e.m.f.
c. The source e.m.f. and terminal voltage are equal
d. None of these
157. “Any number of current sources in parallel may be replaced by a single current source whose current is the
algebraic sum of individual currents and source resistance is the parallel combination of individual source
resistances”. This statement is associated with:
a. Thevenin’s theorem c. Maximum power transfer theorem
b. Millman’s theorem d. None of these
158. “Any number of current sources in parallel may be replaced by a single current source whose current is the
algebraic sum of individual currents and source resistance is the parallel combination of individual source
resistances”. This statement is associated with:
a. Thevenin’s theorem c. Maximum power transfer theorem
b. Millman’s theorem d. None of these
159. For high efficiency of transfer of power, internal resistance of the source should be:
a. Equal to the load resistance c. More than the load resistance
b. Less than the load resistance d. None of these
160. For maximum transfer of power, internal resistance of the source should be:
a. Equal to the load resistance c. More than the load resistance
b. Less than the load resistance d. None of these
161. In a series parallel circuit, any two resistances in the same current path must be in:
a. Series with each other c. Series with the voltage source
b. Parallel with each other d. Parallel with the voltage source
162. Application of Norton’s theorem to a circuit yields:
a. Equivalent current source and resistance in series
b. Equivalent current source and resistance in parallel
c. Equivalent resistance
d. Equivalent current source

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163. In Thevenin’s theorem, to find Rth:
a. All independent current sources are short circuited and independent voltage sources are open
circuited
b. All independent voltage sources are open circuited and all independent current sources are short
circuited
c. All independent voltage and current sources are short circuited
d. All independent voltage sources are short circuited and all independent current sources are open
circuited
164. Choose the incorrect statement.:
a. A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and open circuit has the characteristic
of an open circuit
b. A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and a short circuit has the
characteristic of a short circuit
c. A branch formed by the series connection of any resistor R and an open circuit has the
characteristic of an open circuit
d. A branch formed by the series connection of any resistor R and a short circuit has the
characteristic of resistor R
165. A sudden increase in the total current into a parallel circuit may indicate:
a. A drop in source voltage c. An increase in source voltage
b. An open resistor d. Either a drop in source voltage or an open
resistor
166. When an additional resistor is connected across an existing parallel circuit, the total resistance:
a. Remains the same c. Decreases
b. Decreases by the value of the added resistor d. Increases by the value of the added resistor
167. If one of the resistors in a parallel circuit is removed, the total resistance
a. Remains the same b. Doubles c. Decreases d. Increases
168. In a parallel circuit, the branch with the lowest resistance has the most current.
a. True b. False
169. The total current divides among parallel resistors in a manner directly proportional to the resistance values.
a. True b. False
170. Total power in a parallel circuit is found by adding up the power of all the individual resistors.
a. True b. False
171. The sum of the currents into a junction is equal to the sum of the currents out of that junction.
a. True b. False
172. Parallel resistors are connected between the same two points.
a. True b. False
173. When an open circuit occurs in a parallel branch, the total resistance decreases.
a. True b. False
174. A parallel circuit acts as a current divider.
a. True b. False
175. The total resistance for two resistors in parallel is equal to the sum of the two resistors.
a. True b. False

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176. Addition of resistors in parallel increases total resistance and decreases total current.
a. True b. False
177. The number of current paths equals the number of resistors in parallel.
a. True b. False
178. Generally, the mesh current method results in fewer equations than the node voltage method.
a. True b. False
179. A loop current is an actual current in a branch.
a. True b. False
180. The node voltage method is based on Kirchhoff's voltage law.
a. True b. False
181. When assigning branch currents, you need not be concerned with the direction you choose.
a. True b. False
182. The mesh current method is based on Kirchhoff's current law.
a. True b. False
183. The mesh method can be applied to circuits with any number of loops.
a. True b. False
184. You cannot convert a voltage source to an equivalent current source, or vice versa.
a. True b. False
185. Some circuits require more than one voltage or current source.
a. True b. False
186. An ideal current source has zero internal resistance.
a. True b. False
187. Conversions between delta-type and wye-type circuit arrangements are useful in certain specialized applications.
a. True b. False
188. Norton's equivalent current (IN) is an open-circuit current between two points in a circuit.
a. True b. False
189. The Thevenin equivalent voltage (V TH) is the short-circuit voltage between two terminals in a circuit.
a. True b. False
190. A practical voltage source has a nonzero internal resistance.
a. True b. False
191. An ideal voltage source has zero internal resistance.
a. True b. False
192. A practical current source has a finite internal resistance.
a. True b. False
193. Ohm's law is applicable to all conductors of electricity.
a. True b. False
194. Electrons in a conductor have no motion in the absence of a potential difference across it.
a. True b. False

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195. Two bulbs one of 50 watt and the other is of 25 watts are connected in series, then current in each is same.
a. True b. False
196. EMF of a cell is not a function of its resistance.
a. True b. False
197. Six resistors are in parallel. The two lowest-value resistors are both 1.2 kOhm. The total resistance
a. Is less than 6 kOhm c. Is less than 1.2 kOhm
b. Is greater than 1.2 kOhm d. Is less than 600 Ohm
198. A fuse wire should be of material that has __________ resistivity and __________ melting points.
a. high, low b. low, high c. high, high d. low, low
199. A potential difference of V is applied across a resistor of length L and diameter D. If diameter D is halved, what
happens to the voltage V?
a. No change b. Halved c. Quadroupled d. Doubles
200. 100 watt lamp has__________ resistance than a 40 watt lamp.
a. lesser b. greater c. equal d. None of these
201. If two bulbs of different powers are joined in series, then bulb of__________ wattages glows brighter.
a. lower b. higher c. neither d. None of these
202. If two bulbs of different powers are joined in parallel, then bulb of __________wattages glows brighter.
a. lower b. higher c. neither d. None of these
203. A circuit contains two un-equal resistances in parallel:
a. current is same in both c. potential difference across each is same
b. large current flows in larger resistor d. smaller resistance has smaller conductance
204. Conductance is expressed in terms of:
a. ohm / m b. m / ohm c. ohm d. mho
205. The unit of electrical conductivity is:
a. mho / m b. mho / sq. m c. ohm / m d. ohm / sq. m
206. Which of the following bulbs will have the least resistance?
a. 220 V, 60 W b. 220 V, 100 W c. 115 V, 60 W d. 115 V, 100 W
207. How many different combinations may be obtained with three resistors, each having the resistance R?
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
208. A metal resistor has resistance of 10 ohm at 0°C and 11 ohms at 160°C, the temperature coefficient is:
a. 0.00625 / °C b. 0.0625 /°C c. 0.000625 /°C d. 0.625 /°C
209. Ohm's law is not applicable in all the following cases Except:
a. Electrolytes c. Insulators
b. Arc lamps d. Vacuum ratio values
210. Which of the following could be the value of resistivity of copper?
a. 1.7 x 10^-8 ohm-cm c. 1.6 x 10^-5 ohm-cm
b. 1.7 x 10^-6 ohm-cm d. 1.7 x 10^-4 ohm-cm
211. The element of electric heater is made of:
a. copper b. steel c. carbon d. nichrome

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212. A standard 60 W bulb is in series with a room heater and connected across the mains. If the 60 W bulb is
replaced by 100 W bulb:
a. the heater output will increase c. the heater output will remains unaltered
b. the heater output will reduce d. None of these
213. Variable resistors are:
a. Wire wound resistors c. Thick film resistors
b. Thin film resistors d. All of these
214. Low resistance can be accurately measured by:
a. Kelvin bridge c. Wein's bridge
b. Wheat stone bridge d. None of these
215. Temperature coefficient of resistance is expressed in terms of:
a. ohms / ohms deg. C c. mhos / deg. C
b. mhos / ohm deg. C d. None of these
216. Which material is expected to have least resistivity?
a. Copper b. Lead c. Mercury d. Zinc
217. The resistance temperature coefficient is defined as:
a. increase in resistance per degree centigrade
b. decrease in resistance per degree centigrade
c. the ratio of increase in resistance per degree centigrade to the resistance at 0 deg. C
d. the ratio of increases in resistance per degree centigrade to the rate of rise of resistance at 0
deg.C
218. A fuse is always installed in a circuit is:
a. Series b. Parallel c. Wye d. Delta
219. The current carrying capacity of the fuse material depends on:
a. cross-sectional area c. material
b. length d. All of these
220. A 100 W bulb is connected in series with a room heater of 750 W. What will happen if the bulb is replaced by a
60W bulb?
a. Heater output will increase c. Heater output will remain unchanged
b. Heater output will decrease d. Bulb will not glow
221. A lamp of 100 W at 200 V is supplied current at 100 volts. It will be equivalent to the lamp of:
a. 50 W b. 40 W c. 25 W d. 10 W
222. Which resistor will be physically larger in size ?
a. 10 ohm, 50 W b. 100 ohm, 10 W c. 1 kohm, 1 W d. 10 Mohm, 1/ 2 W
223. Four resistances R1 , R2, R3 and R4 are connected in series against 220 V supply. The resistances are such
that R1 > R2 > R3 > R4. The least power consumption will be in:
a. R1 b. R2 c. R3 d. R4
224. 100 resistors of 100 ohms each arc connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistances will be:
a. 10,000 ohms b. 100 ohms c. 1 ohm d. 1/ 10000 ohm

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225. For a fixed supply voltage the current flowing through a conductor will decrease when:
a. cross-sectional area of the conductor is increased
b. length of the conductor is increased
c. length of the conductor is reduced
d. cross-sectional area is increased and length is decreased
226. When current flows through heater coil it glows but supply wiring does not glow because:
a. supply wiring is covered with insulation layer
b. current through supply line flows at slower speed
c. supply wires arc made of superior material
d. resistance of heater coil is more than that supply wires
227. If the length and diameter of a conductor is tripped, the resistance will increase approximately by
a. 66 2/3 % b. 33 1/3 % c. -66 2/3 % d. -33 1/3 %
228. A cylindrical wire is compressed in length by 10%. The percentage decrease in the resistance will be:
a. 16% b. 19% c. 20% d. 25%
229. Three resistance of 6 ohm each are connected as shown in Figure given below. The equivalent resistance
between X1 and X2 is:

a. 2 b. 4 c. 18 d. 12
230. If the resistance of an incandescent light bulb changes as the voltage across the bulb is changed, which of the
following is true ?
a. The internal inductance of the bulb causes this change
b. The bulb is said to have a low ionization potential
c. The bulb has constant resistance of the current through the bulb is changed
d. The bulb is a type of non-linear resistance
231. Production of heat due to current is related by which law:
a. Ohm's law b. Joule's law c. Kelvin's law d. Maxwell's law
232. he resistance to the flow of current through a copper wire:
a. increases as the length of wire decrease c. increases as the length of wire increases
b. decreases as the diameter of wire decreases d. decreases as the length of wire increases
233. Certain substances lose their electrical resistance completely at finite low temperatures. Such substances are
called:
a. dielectrics b. super-conductors c. semi conductors d. perfect conductors
234. Resistance (in ohm) between X1 and X2 is:

a. 10 b. greater than 10 c. 0 d. less than 10

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236. In series circuits the equivalent (total) value of certain parameter is given by X = X1 = X2 = X3 = X4 = ... The
parameter X could be:
a. resistance b. current c. voltage d. power
237. In a parallel circuits the equivalent (total) value of certain parameter is given by X = X1 = X2 = X3 = X4 = ... The
parameter X could be:
a. resistance b. current c. voltage d. power
238. In a nickel-cadmium-alkali cell the electrolyte is:
a. sulphur acid c. zinc chloride
b. potassium hydroxide d. ammonium chloride
239. A light dependent resistor is basically a:
a. power resistor c. carbon resistor
b. non-metallic resistor d. variable resistor
240. In which of the following the resistance decreases with rise in temperature ?
a. LDR b. NTC thermistors c. Nichrome wire d. ACSR conductors
241. The equivalent resistance of 2N branches in parallel, each having resistance N/2 ohms will be:
a. 4 ohms b. 1 ohm c. 2 ohms d. 1/4 ohms
242. When the lead-acid cell is fully charged, the electrolyte assumes ________ appearance.
a. Dull b. Reddish c. Bright d. Milky
243. The substances which combine together to store electrical energy during the charge are called _________
materials.
a. Active b. Passive c. Inert d. Dielectric
244. Battery container should be acid resistance; therefore it is made up of:
a. Glass b. Plastic c. Wood d. All of these
245. ________ of electrolyte indicates the state of charge of the battery.
a. Color b. Mass c. Viscosity d. Specific Gravity
246. Lead-acid cell has a life of nearly charges and discharges
a. 500 b. 700 c. 1000 d. 1250
247. A typical output of a solar cell is:
a. 0.1 V b. 0.26 V c. 1.1 V d. 2V
248. Internal short circuits in batteries are caused by.
a. Breakdown of one or more separators c. Both (A) and (B)
b. Excess accumulation of sediment at the d. None of these
bottom of the cell
249. Metals approach super-conductivity conditions:
a. near absolute zero temperature
b. near critical temperature
c. at triple point
d. under the conditions of high temperature and pressure
250. Internal resistance of a cell is reduced by:
a. Using vent plug to permit gas formed during discharge
b. Increasing the plate area
c. Putting plates very close together
d. All of these methods

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