Question is ⇒ By which of the following methods the protection against direct lightning strokes and high voltage sweep waves is provided ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Lightening arresters, (B) Ground wire, (C) Lightening arresters and ground wires, (D) Earthing of neutral, (E) None of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ By which of the following methods the protection against direct lightning strokes and high voltage sweep waves is provided ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Lightening arresters, (B) Ground wire, (C) Lightening arresters and ground wires, (D) Earthing of neutral, (E) None of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	By which of the following methods the protection against direct lightning strokes and high voltage sweep waves is provided ?
A.	Lightening arresters [Wrong Answer]
B.	Ground wire [Wrong Answer]
C.	Lightening arresters and ground wires [Correct Answer]
D.	Earthing of neutral [Wrong Answer]
E.	None of the above [Wrong Answer]
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