Electrical Tariff MCQ

1. What is tariff?

  1. The rate at Which electrical energy is produced in the plant.
  2. The rate at Which electrical energy is supplied to the consumers.
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of these
Answer
Answer. b

2. Block rate tariff, where energy charge decreases with the increase in energy consumption,

  1. Encourages the consumers for more consumption.
  2. Discourages the consumers for more consumption.
  3. Encourages the consumers to restrict their demand.
  4. Encourages the consumers to improve the power factor.
Answer
Answer. a

3. Two-part tariff is charged on what basis?

  1. Connected load
  2. Units consumed
  3. Maximum demand
  4. Both (b) and (c)
Answer
Answer. d

4. What is the main disadvantage of two-part tariff?

  1. A customer has to pay semi-fixed charges.
  2. A customer has to pay fixed charges.
  3. A customer has to pay running charges.
  4. None of the above
Answer
Answer. b

5. The most ideal tariff for the consumer is which tariff?

  1. Two-part tariff
  2. Three-part tariff
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. None of the above
Answer
Answer. b

6. What is the difference between two-part tariff and maximum demand tariff?

  1. A separate meter is used.
  2. A separate maximum demand meter is used.
  3. Semi fixed charges are also included.
  4. All of these
Answer
Answer. b