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SarkariResultOutAdditional Assistant Engineer (Electrical) · 2026

Previous Year Question

Building electrical installations in India should primarily comply with which regulations/standards to ensure electrical safety and proper installation practices?
  1. Consumer preferences and individual requirements
  2. Manufacturer guidelines and recommendations only
  3. Local municipal by-laws and regulations only
  4. National Electrical Code of India and relevant Bureau of Indian Standards

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Building electrical work should follow the National Electrical Code of India together with applicable Bureau of Indian Standards requirements and statutory rules. Manufacturer instructions and local rules can supplement, but do not replace these core technical standards.

Step-by-step solution

NEC India and BIS Compliance explanatory diagram

Correct Answer

D — National Electrical Code of India and relevant Bureau of Indian Standards

Explanation

Building electrical work should follow the National Electrical Code of India together with applicable Bureau of Indian Standards requirements and statutory rules. Manufacturer instructions and local rules can supplement, but do not replace these core technical standards.

Key Concept

NEC India and BIS Compliance

Exam Point

Indian installation baseline: NEC + relevant BIS + statutory rules.

Exam tip

Indian installation baseline: NEC + relevant BIS + statutory rules.

Quick method

Indian installation baseline: NEC + relevant BIS + statutory rules.