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Question is ⇒ For a diesel generating station the useful life is expected to be around, Options are ⇒ (A) 15 to 20 years, (B) 20 to 50 years, (C) 50 to 75 years, (D) 75 to 100 years, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	For a diesel generating station the useful life is expected to be around
A.	15 to 20 years [Correct Answer]
B.	20 to 50 years [Wrong Answer]
C.	50 to 75 years [Wrong Answer]
D.	75 to 100 years [Wrong Answer]
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