Question is ⇒ A lightning arrester is usually located nearer to, Options are ⇒ (A) transformer, (B) isolator, (C) busbar, (D) circuit breaker, (E) none of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper.

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Q1.	A lightning arrester is usually located nearer to
A.	transformer [Correct Answer]
B.	isolator [Wrong Answer]
C.	busbar [Wrong Answer]
D.	circuit breaker [Wrong Answer]
E.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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