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36. The increased load during summer months is due to
A. increased business activity
B. increased water supply
C. increased use of fans and air conditioners
D. none of the above
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37. With reference to a power station which of the following is not a fixed cost ?
A. Fuel cost
B. Interest on capital
C. Insurance charges
D. Depreciation
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38. A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that
A. plant is used for stand by purpose only
B. plant is under maintenance
C. plant is used for base load only
D. plant is used for peak load as well as base load
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39. _______ industry has the least power consumption per tonne of product.
A. Soap
B. Sugar
C. Vegetable oil
D. Caustic soda
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40. Which of the following is not a source of power ?
A. Thermocouple
B. Photovoltaic cell
C. Solar cell
D. Photoelectric cell
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