Discuss any two major drivers for the degradation and loss of integrity in wetland ecosystem, with special reference to India.

Explain the structure and ecology of various types of river systems.

Appreciate the role and significance of technological interventions in metering, billing and collection for the utility's revenue protection.

Explain the metering techniques used for LT and HT consumer metering.

 Explain various long term plans for technical loss reduction in distribution systems.

Write down provisions laid out in Indian Electricity Rules regarding:

(i) Clearance from buildings of low and medium voltage lines and service lines, and

(ii) Intimation of Accidents

Elaborate Indian electricity rules regarding electrical safety for handling of electrical supply lines and apparatus.

Explain role of energy accounting and auditing in preventing revenue loss

Explain various meter installation practices adopted to guard against meter tampering.

Write about various factors affecting commercial losses.

Why was the T&D loss assessment changed to AT&C loss determination in distribution? Hence explain the term AT&C loss.

Explain general maintenance practices for substation and distribution lines.

Describe the equipments required for the construction of a 66-33/11 KV substation.

Write various types of cable jointing methods and also explain important cable jointing instructions.

What are important reasons for transformer failure, explain?

Explain transformer construction with suitable diagram.

What are feeders? Explain about configuration of feeders and draw layouts.

Describe construction of power cables. Also, explain various types of faults in power cables.

What are the advantages of High Voltage Distribution Systems (HVDS) compared to low voltage distribution system.

Describe power distribution in brief. Write specific use of main equipment required for distribution lines in overhead lines.