Question is ⇒ Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant ?, Options are ⇒ (A) It should run at high speed, (B) It should produce high voltage, (C) It should be small in size, (D) It should be capable of starting quickly, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant ?, Options are ⇒ (A) It should run at high speed, (B) It should produce high voltage, (C) It should be small in size, (D) It should be capable of starting quickly, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which of the following is the essential requirement of peak load plant ?
A.	It should run at high speed [Wrong Answer]
B.	It should produce high voltage [Wrong Answer]
C.	It should be small in size [Wrong Answer]
D.	It should be capable of starting quickly [Correct Answer]
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