STD : XII PAPER – I (FUSE) MARKS:

DATE : EM DURATION :

Fill in the blanks:

1. Fuse Provides …….. Safety. (M-2011)
(i) Open circuit (ii) Only overloads (iii) Both overload and short circuit

2. The value of fusing factor is always …….. one. (OCT-2014, MAR-2015)

(i) More than (ii) less than (iii) Equal to

3. A fuse is a ….. device. (MARCH 2017)

(i) Controlling (ii) Protecting (iii) Holding

4. ….. is used as fuse element (MARCH 2017)

(i) Lead to alloy (ii) carbon (iii) Gold

5. …… Fuse unit allows a predetermined time to remove in short circuit. (MARCH 2016)
(i) Kit-kat (ii) HRC (iii) Cartridge

(2 marks questions)

1. Define fuse, what is the use of fuse? (MAR 2011)

2. What are the different types of fuse? (MAR 2012)

3. Describe construction of kit-kat type fuse. (OCT 2014)

4. Name different Materials used as fuse Element. (MAR 2015)

(3 marks questions)

1. Explain the kit-kat type fuse with neat sketch & advantages. (MAR 2016,2017)

2. Define:
(1) Current rating of fuse
(2) Minimum fusing current
(3) Fusing factor (MAR 2012,2015,2016,OCT 2014)

3. Explain construction and working of HRC fuse. (MAR 2011,2012)

 Chapter – 2 (Conductor & Gauge of cond.)

Fill in the blanks:

1. In a SWG, the smallest size has the number …… (MAR 2012)
(A) 18 (B) 22 (C) 36

(2 marks questions)

1. Compare conductor with insulator. (MAR 2017)

2. Write short notes on standard wire gauge what is mean by 3/20 wires.
(MAR 2011,OCT 2014)

(3 marks questions)

1. State desirable properties of good insulating materials. (OCT 2014)

 Chapter – 3 (Types of wires & wiring accessories)

Fill in the blanks:

1. The current carrying capacity of 3/20 wire is ….... the current carrying capacity of 3/22
wire. (MAR 2012)
(i) More than (ii) Equal to (iii) less than

2. The current carrying capacity of 1/18 copper wire is …. Amp (MARCH 2011)
(i) 10 (ii) 5 (iii) 28

3. The conductors of VIR wire are tinned because ….. . (MAR 2016)
(i) By tinning the corrosion is restricted.
(ii) By tinning the rubber is prevented to stick up with the conductor and also avoids
chemical reactions.
(iii) The tinning makes the conductor stronger and increases its thickness to carry more
current.

4. Weather proof wires are used for ….. wiring. (MAR 2017)
(i) Outdoor (ii) Indoor (iii) Underground

(2 marks questions)

1. Name different types of wires with their uses. (OCT 2014)

2. Explain the meaning of 7/22 copper wire. Write the current capacity for the same.
(MAR 2016)

3. Name the different types of switches. (MAR 2017)

4. Write short note or lead sheathed wiring system. (MAR 2017)

(3 marks questions)

1. Write short vote on VIR wire. (MAR 2012)

 Chapter – 4 (Wiring system)

Fill in the blanks:

1. ….…. wiring is suitable for Blacksmith’s workshop. (MAR 2011)
(i) Cleat (ii) Wooden casing & capping
(iii) Metal conduit

2. …….. wiring is used in workshop. (OCT 2014,MAR 2017)

(i) Casing capping (ii) Batten (iii) Metal conduit

3. It is difficult to locate fault in ……. Wining system . (MAR 2015)

(i) Cleat (ii) Batten (iii) Concealed conduit

4. The labour cost is maximum in ……. (MAR 2015)

(i) Metal conduit wiring
(ii) CTS wiring
(iii) Cleat wiring

(2 marks questions)

1. Write precautions to be observed while carrying out metal conduit wiring. (MAR 2012)

2. Explain how cleat wiring is installed? State its limitations. (MAR 2015)

3. State advantages and disadvantages of casing capping wiring system. (MAR 2015)

4. State the precautions to be taken while installing surface conduit wiring. (MAR 2016)

5. Write short note or lead sheathed wiring system. (MAR 2017)

(3 marks questions)

1. With a neat diagram explain cleat wiring system. (MAR 2012)

2. What are the points to be considered before selecting a wiring system?

(MAR 2011,2015,2016)

3. Explain with neat diagram conduit wiring system. (MAR 2011)

4. Describe CTS wiring systems. (OCT 2014)

5. Compare CTS wiring with conduit wiring. (MAR 2015)

6. List any six accessories used in surface conduit wiring. (MARCH 2014)

7. Explain installation process of CTS wiring system state advantages & disadvantages of
this wiring. (MAR 2016)

8. State advantages of cleat wiring and metal conduit wiring. (MAR 2016)

9. What are the different types of domestic wiring systems? Write the applications of any
two. (MAR 2017)
 Chapter – 5 (Underground cables)

Fill in the blanks:

1. LT cables are used up to ……. KV. (MAR 2012)

(i) 11 (ii) 1 (iii) 13.2

(2 marks questions)

1. Write classifications of underground cables. (MAR 2011,2012,OCT 2014)

2. Compare between overhead line system & underground cable system. (MAR 2011)

3. Write short note on direct underground (Trench laying) cable laying system .(MAR 2017)

(3 marks questions)

1. What are the methods of laying U. G cable? Explain any one .(MAR 2012,2015,OCT 2014)

2. What are the points to be considered for selecting U.G cable? (MAR 2011)

3. Explain constructional details of U.G cable. (MAR 2015,2017)

4. Compare overhead line with U.G cable. (MAR 2016,2017)

5. Explain different types of general U.G cable. (MAR 2017)

 Chapter – 6 (Illumination)

Fill in the blanks:

1. ………. Lamp shows stroboscopic effect. (MAR 2012)

(i) Fluorescent (ii) Incandescent (iii) Arc

2. The losses due to dust and dirt are taken into consideration by ……… . (OCT 2014)
(i) Utilization factor (ii) Depreciation factor

3. ……… is used improve power factor in HPMV lamp. (OCT 2014)

(i) Choke (ii) Capacitor (iii) Transformer

4. Luminous intensity of carbon filament lamp is ………. tungsten filament lamp of same
rating. (MAR 2015)
(i) Equal to (ii) Less than (iii) Greater than

5. Stroboscopic effect is caused by ……. (MAR 2016)

(i) Fluorescent lamp (ii) Carbon filament lamp
(iii) Metal filament lamp

6. ……… is most common material used for filament of lamps. (MAR 2016)
(i) Nichrome (ii) Tungsten (iii) Tantalus

7. Mercury vapour lamp are used for ……. (MAR 2017)

(i) Domestic (ii) Street lighting (iii) Advertising

(2 marks questions)

1. Compare between Incandescent lamp and fluorescent. (MAR 2012)

2. Draw a neat & labeled diagram of Neon sign tube. (MAR 2011)

3. Mention suitable properties of Tungsten as lamp filament. (MAR 2011)

4. State advantages of fluorescent tube light. (OCT 2014)

5. Define utilization factor & depreciation factor. (MAR 2015)

6. State any four properties of good illumination scheme (MAR 2016)

(3 marks questions)

1. Define: Space height ratio (MAR 2012,2017)

Utilisation factor
Depreciation factor

2. Draw a neat and labeled circuit diagram of fluorescent lamp and explain its working.
(MAR 2012)

3. What are the different lighting schemes? Briefly describe any one.
(MAR 2011,2015,2017,OCT 2014)
4. Short note: High pressure mercury vapour lamp. (MAR 2011)

5. Compare Incandescent lamp with fluorescent tube. (OCT 2014,MAR 2015)

6. Write short note on Incandescent lamp with sketch. (OCT 2014,MAR 2016,MAR 2017)
 Chapter – 7 (IE rules & OVERHEAD LINES)

Fill in the blanks:

1. ……….. conductor is used for high voltage overhead transmission line. (MAR 2014)
(i) ACSB (ii) Aluminium (iii) Copper

2. To checks insulation resistance between conductor and earth, in wiring installation …… is

used. (MAR 2015,2017)
(i) Meggar (ii) Clip on meter (iii) Synchronoscope

(2 marks questions)

1. Compare conductor with insulator. (MAR 2017)

2. What are the common faults in Domestic Electrical installation? (MAR 2017)

(3 marks questions)

1. Name different types of O.H line insulators and give their specific uses. What are they
made of? (MAR 2012)

2. With a neat diagram explain insulation resistance test between the phase and neutral
conductors in a wiring installation. (MAR 2012)

3. With a neat diagram explain insulation resistance test between conductors and earthing
of wiring installation. (MAR 2011,2015)

4. Name any four overhead line insulation and explain any one with neat diagram
(MAR 2016)

5. Write down the types and properties of overhead insulation. (MAR 2017)
 Chapter – 8 (ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES)

Fill in the blanks:

1. Heating element of toaster is made up of ………. (MAR 2011)

(i) Copper (ii) Nichrome (iii) Aluminium

2. ………….. is used to control temperature of automatic electric iron.

(MAR 2011,OCT 2014,2015)
(i) Regulator (ii) Thermostat (iii) Pilot lamp

3. A fan produces noise if ……….. (MAR 2016)

(i) Its windings are short circuited
(ii) It is over lubricated
(iii) Its bearing are damaged

(2 marks questions)

1. Explain use of mica and asbestos in electrical iron. (MAR 2012)

2. List our different parts of geyser. (MAR 2014)

3. A table fan runs slow and become hot also state any four reasons. (MAR 2015)

4. Explain with circuit diagram the working of thermostat in electric iron.(MAR 2016)

5. Draw the circuit diagram of electric iron and write down the working principle.
(MAR 2017)

(3 marks questions)

1. Explain with a diagram construction and working of electric hot plate. (MAR 2011,2017)

2. Write short notes immersion water heater. (MAR 2011)

3. With a neat diagram explain construction and working of geyser. (MAR 2012)

4. Describe construction of automatic electric iron? (OCT 2014)

5. A ceiling fan does not start. State any six reason. (MAR 2015)

6. Explain with neat sketch the construction of immersion heater state any two common
faults in it. (MAR 2016)

7. Give reason: (MAR 2017)

(i) The fan rotates slowly.
(ii) Automatic electrical iron becomes very hot
(iii) Immersion heater giving shock.
 (6 marks questions for all paper- 1 topics)

1. Write twelve important IE rules for wiring installation. (MAR 2011,2015)

2. What are the different systems of wiring? Compare than in a tabular form.
(MAR 2012,OCT 2014)

3. Explain continuity test and short circulation test between conductor and Earth by megger
for a new wiring installation. (OCT 2014)

4. Compare various wiring systems in tabular form. (MAR 2016)

5. What test are to be carried out before energising new electrical wiring installation?
Explain any two test in details. (MAR 2017)