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IE Rules Question 1:

If a house must be installed with 8 power socket outlets, then the total number of power sub-circuits required is:

  1. 6
  2. 8
  3. 4
  4. 2

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 4

IE Rules Question 1 Detailed Solution

Explanation

As per IEEE, a maximum number of 2 power socket outlets must be present in a single power sub-circuit.

1 power sub-circuits = 2 power socket outlets

So for 8 power socket outlets, 4 power sub-circuits are required.

IE Rules Question 2:

Which of the following is a sign of danger associated with overhead installations?

  1. F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D12
  2. F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D13
  3. F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D14
  4. F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D15
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D14

IE Rules Question 2 Detailed Solution

Danger Notice:

F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D12

Danger overhead Installations:

F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D14

Flammable Material:

F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D13

High Voltage Warning:

F2 Shubham B 27-10-21 Savita D15

IE Rules Question 3:

For proper earthing, according to I.E. Rules, of power equipments -

  1. Either single or double earthing.
  2. Single earthing is sufficient.
  3. Double earthing system has to be adopted.
  4. No earthing is required.
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Double earthing system has to be adopted.

IE Rules Question 3 Detailed Solution

Double earthing system is used for earthing of power equipment.

Explanation:

According to Section-90 of IE Rules, two earthing must be provided to power equipment because:

  1. If there is one earth circuit and the current path gets broken then the enclosed body or equipment may attain live potential. Therefore, the second point must be provided in parallel to the first in order to divert the fault current through the second in case the first becomes in-operative.
  2. By connecting two earthing points in parallel, the equivalent resistance of the circuit becomes low. The low resistance of the circuit causes an easy flow of fault current to the earth.

IE Rules Question 4:

Fill in the blank(s) with the correct option:

According to IE rules, 1956, low voltage is where the voltage does not exceed _______.

  1. 650 V
  2. 550 V
  3. 250 V
  4. 350 V
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 250 V

IE Rules Question 4 Detailed Solution

1. Definition of Voltage Class as per Rule 54 of Indian Electricity Rules,1956:

Voltage Class Abbreviation Max. Voltage under
Normal Conditions
Variations Allowed
Low LV 250 V -6% to +6%
Medium MV 650 V -6% to +6%
High HV 33,000 V -9% to + 6%
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2. Definition of Voltage Class as per the National Electric Code (of India) 2011:

Low Voltage: The voltage which does not normally exceed 250 V

Medium Voltage: The voltage which normally exceeds 250 V but does not exceed 650 V

High Voltage: The voltage which normally exceeds 650 V (but less than 33 kV)

Extra-High Voltage: The voltage exceeding 33 kV under normal conditions.

IE Rules Question 5:

Which of the following options denote the section of the Indian Electricity Act under which I.E Rules, 1956 were made?

  1. Section 30
  2. Section 35
  3. Section 37
  4. Section 45
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Section 37

IE Rules Question 5 Detailed Solution

Indian Electricity Act, 1910 And Indian Electricity Rules, 1956:

  • Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 was made under Section 37 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910.
  • It has been redefined after the enactment of Electricity Act, 2003.
  • The provisions cover safety aspects, licensing provisions, appointment of inspectors etc.
  • Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 get repealed with the notification of Regulation and Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply under Section 185 (2) (c) of Electricity Act, 2003.

 

Applicability:

  • It is applicable on the States for which Central Electricity Board has made these Rules under Section 37 of Electricity Act, 1910, to regulate the generation, transmission, supply and use of energy, and to carry out the purposes and objects of Electricity Act, 1910.
  • Chapter IX shall apply only where energy is used for purposes of traction and Chapter X shall apply only where energy is used in mines as defined in the Mines Act, 1952.

Top IE Rules MCQ Objective Questions

Select the correct option for the given figure.

F1 Shubham Shraddha 17.08.21 D51

  1. Current transformer (CT)
  2. Power transformer - two winding
  3. Voltage transformer or Potential transformer (PT)
  4. Three winding transformer

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Three winding transformer

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The symbol of different Transformer is shown below:

Three Winding Transformer

Current Transformer

Step Down Transformer

Step Up Transformer

Ferrite Core Transformer

Iron Core Transformer

Variable Transformer

Air-Core Transformer

Auto Transformer

If the wiring in a building as a 2.4-kW load, what will be the permissible insulation resistance to earth for a 240-V system of supply?

  1. 0.08 MΩ
  2. 0.05 MΩ
  3. 0.02 MΩ
  4. 0.12 MΩ

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 0.12 MΩ

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Concept:

Full Load Current(IFL): A full load current is a maximum current that electrical equipment is designed to carry under rated conditions.

Leakage current(Ilek)A leakage current is an electric current in an unwanted conductive path under normal operating conditions.

Note: According to IE Rule 48 The maximum permissible value of leakage current should not be exceeded beyond the \(\frac{1}{{5000}} \)times of full load current.

Insulation Resistance(IR): An insulation resistance (IR) is the total resistance between any two points separated by electrical insulation.

It is given by,

\(IR = \frac{{Supply\;Voltage}}{{{I_{lekage}}}}\)

Note: IR of a cable is also given as:

\(IR = \frac{\rho }{{2\pi l}}{\log _e}\frac{{{r_2}}}{{{r_1}\;}}\)

Where ρ is the resistivity of cable on Ωm

l is the length of cable in the metre.

ris the radius of core in metre

ris the radius of cable in metre

Calculation:

Given, P = 2.4 kW, V = 240 V

IFL = 2400 / 240 = 10 A

According to IE Rule 48:

\({I_{lek}} = \frac{{{I_{FL}}}}{{5000}} = \frac{{10}}{{5000}} = 0.002\;A\)

\(IR = \frac{{supply\;voltage}}{{{I_{lekage}}}} = \frac{{240}}{{0.002}} = 120,000 = 0.12\;M{\rm{\Omega }}\)

F1 Shubham Shraddha 17.08.21 D46

What does the given figure represent?

  1. Single circuit two ground wire tower
  2. Two-bundle conductor two-ground wire tower
  3. Single and double circuit towers with one ground wire
  4. HVDC bipolar tower

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Single circuit two ground wire tower

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Different Type of Tower Design:

1. Three Phase Single circuit two ground wire Tower:

F1 Shubham Shraddha 17.08.21 D46

2. Three Phase Single circuit one ground wire Tower:

F1 Nakshtra 19-08-21 Savita D2

2. Double Three Phase Single circuit one ground wire Tower:

F1 Nakshtra 19-08-21 Savita D3

4. HVDC Bipolar Tower:

F1 Nakshtra 19-08-21 Savita D4

For specific wiring in a building, the full load current is 7.5 A. what will be the permissible insulation resistance to earth for a 240 V system of supply?

  1. 0.20 MΩ
  2. 0.18 MΩ
  3. 0.16 MΩ
  4. 0.22 MΩ

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 0.16 MΩ

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Concept:

Full Load Current(IFL): A full load current is a maximum current that electrical equipment is designed to carry under rated conditions.

Leakage current(Ilek): A leakage current is an electric current in an unwanted conductive path under normal operating conditions.

Note: According to IE Rule 48 The maximum permissible value of leakage current should not be exceeded beyond the \(\frac{1}{{5000}} \)times of full load current.

Insulation Resistance(IR): An insulation resistance (IR) is the total resistance between any two points separated by electrical insulation.

It is given by,

\(IR = \frac{{Supply\;Voltage}}{{{I_{lekage}}}}\)

Note: IR of a cable is also given as:

\(IR = \frac{\rho }{{2\pi l}}{\log _e}\frac{{{r_2}}}{{{r_1}\;}}\)

Where ρ is the resistivity of cable on Ωm

l is the length of cable in the metre.

ris the radius of core in metre

ris the radius of cable in metre

Calculation:

Given, IFL = 7.5 A

According to IE Rule 48:

\({I_{lek}} = \frac{{{I_{FL}}}}{{5000}} = \frac{{7.5}}{{5000}} = 0.0015\;A\)

\(IR = \frac{{supply\;voltage}}{{{I_{lekage}}}} = \frac{{240}}{{0.0015}} = 160,\;000 = 0.16\;M{\rm{\Omega }}\)

According to the IS code, the colour of earth wire is usually:

  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Yellow
  4. Black

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Green

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Function

Colour code

Single-phase line

Red/Brown

Single-phase neutral

Black/Blue

Single-phase protective ground or earth

Green

Three-phase line 1

Red

Three-phase line 2

Yellow

Three-phase line 3

Blue

Three-phase neutral

Black

Three-phase protective ground or earth

Green (or) Greenish Yellow

As per IE Rules, the terminal voltage must be within the ________ range, if the nominal voltage is 240 V.

  1. 225 V to 255 V
  2. 228 V to 252 V
  3. 220 V to 260 V
  4. 215 V to 265 V

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 228 V to 252 V

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India Electricity Rule No. - 54

A supplier shall not permit the voltage at the point of commencement of supply to vary from the declared voltage.

a) In case of low & medium voltage, the variation not more than by 6%.

b) In case of High voltage by 6% in the higher side and 9% in lower side.

c) In case of extra high voltage by 10% in the higher side and 12.5% in lower side.

Calculation:

± 6 % of 240 V

\( ± \;\frac{6}{{100}} \times 240 = \; ± \;14.4\;V\)

Required voltage = 240 ± 14.4 V 

Required voltage = 225.6 & 254.4 V

Therefore voltage should not drop below 225.6 V and should not exceed by 254.4 V.

So the correct range will be 228 V to 252 V.

Important Points

India Electricity Rule No. - 55

Variation in frequency of A.C supply should not be more than 3%.

As per IE regulations when service lines are installed elsewhere other than along or across any street, the conductor of line at any part shall have a height not less than a specified value. What is the value for 11 kV lines

  1. 3.963 m
  2. 4.572 m
  3. 5.486 m
  4. 5.791 m

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 4.572 m

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Concept:

Central Government Act Section 77(3) in The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956


Extra-high voltage lines 3.0 meters. In any case of a crossing referred to in sub-rule, whoever lays his line later in time, shall provide the clearance between his own line and the line which will be crossed in accordance with the provisions of said sub-rule: Provided that if the later entrant is the owner of the lower line and is not able to provide adequate clearance, he should bear the cost for modification of the upper line so as to comply with this rule.

 
As per IE regulations when service lines are installed elsewhere other than along or across any street, the conductor of the line at any part shall have a height not less than a specified value. The value for 11 kV lines is 4.572 m.
The voltage level in kV Ground clearances in meter
Low/ medium/ HT Line up to 11kV, if bare conductor  4.6
Low/ medium/ HT Line up to 11kV, if insulated conductor  4.0
Above 11 kV line 5.2
Above 33 kV line 5.8 

Which of the following IE rule gives importance to the restoration of persons suffering from electric shock?

  1. Contactor Rule 46
  2. Switch Rule 37
  3. Cut out Rule 44
  4. Energy meter Rule 38

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Cut out Rule 44

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IE Rule 44: Instruction for the restoration of persons suffering from electric shock

IE Rule 46: Periodical Inspection and testing of consumer’s Installation

IE Rule 37: Supply to vehicles cranes etc.

IE Rule 38: Cables for portable or transportable apparatus

According to BIS, the panel board and meter board are to be kept at a height of ________.

  1. 1.2 m
  2. 1.8 m
  3. 2.5 m
  4. 1.5 m

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 1.5 m

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IE Rules regarding internal domestic wiring

  • The minimum size of the conductor used in domestic wiring not be less than 1/1.12 mm in copper or 1/1.40 mm in the aluminum wire.
  • The casing will be run at a height of 3.0 meters from ground level.
  • Light brackets should be fixed at a height of 2 to 2.5 meters above the ground level.
  • The height at which the meter board, the main switchboard is to be fitted is 1.5 meters from ground level.
  • A switch shall be installed at any height of 1.3 m above the floor level
  • The number of points in a sub-circuit is not more than 10.
  • The maximum load in a single subcircuit is 800W.

What is the allowable frequency variation as per IE rule of safety?

  1. 10%
  2. 3%
  3. 5%
  4. 8%

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 3%

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  • As per the Indian Electricity Rules 1956 (amended up to 25th Nov 2000), the permissible range for grid frequency is ± 3 % of nominal i.e. 48.5 Hz to 51.5 Hz.
  • The nominal frequency of operation in the Indian grid is 50.0 Hz and the permissible frequency band specified by Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) is 49.5 Hz to 50.2 Hz with reference to 3rd May 2010.

Some important I.E. rules are given below

IE Rule 50: Supply and use of energy.

IE Rule 54: Declared voltage of supply to the consumer.

IE Rule 55: Declared frequency of supply to the consumer.

IE Rule 30: Service Lines and apparatus on consumer’s premises.

IE Rule 39: Cables protected by bituminous materials.

IE Rule 51: Provisions applicable to medium, high or extra-high voltage installations.

IE Rule 73: Supply to X-ray and high-frequency installation.

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