{"id":57495,"date":"2024-04-16T01:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=57495"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:03:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:03:00","slug":"a-switchgear-is-device-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-switchgear-is-device-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"A switchgear is device used for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Interrupting an electrical circuit&#8221; option2=&#8221;Switching an electrical circuit&#8221; option3=&#8221;Switching and controlling an electrical circuit&#8221; option4=&#8221;Switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuit and equipment&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Switchgear is a device used for switching, controlling, and protecting electrical circuits and equipment. 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