As your BPTh Electrotherapy PYQ Analyst, I have scanned all past year papers
provided in the notebook. Below is the extraction and analysis of questions
related to Basic Electrical Components.
STEP 1 — EXTRACT ALL QUESTIONS
Mark Direct /
Year Exact Question Topic Category
s Indirect
Summer Diode / triode /
3 Explain Thermionic valves. Direct
2015 transistor / rectifier
Winter Fuse / rheostat /
3 Define Fuse. Direct
2015 potentiometer
Winter Diode / triode /
3 Define triode and diode valve. Direct
2015 transistor / rectifier
Winter Explain the types and function of
7 Transformer Direct
2015 transformers.
Winter What is a Fuse and how does it Fuse / rheostat /
3 Direct
2016 work? potentiometer
Summer Capacitor /
3 Capacitance. Direct
2016 capacitance
Summer Define capacitance and state its Capacitor /
3 Direct
2017 unit. capacitance
Summer State construction of triode Diode / triode /
3 Direct
2017 valves. transistor / rectifier
Enlist the functions of
Summer
7 Transformers. Describe the types Transformer Direct
2017
of Transformers.
Winter Describe briefly construction of Diode / triode /
3 Direct
2020 triode valve transistor / rectifier
Winter
3 Describe in brief CR timing circuit Circuits / oscillators Indirect
2020
Winter Capacitor /
3 Types of capacitors. Direct
2021 capacitance
Winter Fuse / rheostat /
3 Uses of fuse. Direct
2021 potentiometer
Winter Types and functions of
7 Transformer Direct
2021 transformer.
Winter
3 Functions of transformer. Transformer Direct
2022
Winter 3 Potentiometer. Fuse / rheostat / Direct
2022 potentiometer
Summer Diode / triode /
3 What are thermionic valves? Direct
2023 transistor / rectifier
Summer Write down different types of Diode / triode /
3 Direct
2023 semiconductors. transistor / rectifier
Summer
3 Oscillators. Circuits / oscillators Direct
2023
STEP 2 — GROUP TOPIC-WISE
Transformer
"Explain the types and function of transformers." (W-2015, 7M)
"Enlist the functions of Transformers. Describe the types of Transformers."
(S-2017, 7M)
"Types and functions of transformer." (W-2021, 7M)
"Functions of transformer." (W-2022, 3M)
Diode / triode / transistor / rectifier
"Explain Thermionic valves." (S-2015, 3M)
"Define triode and diode valve." (W-2015, 3M)
"State construction of triode valves." (S-2017, 3M)
"Describe briefly construction of triode valve" (W-2020, 3M)
"What are thermionic valves?" (S-2023, 3M)
"Write down different types of semiconductors." (S-2023, 3M)
Capacitor / capacitance
"Capacitance." (S-2016, 3M)
"Define capacitance and state its unit." (S-2017, 3M)
"Types of capacitors." (W-2021, 3M)
Fuse / rheostat / potentiometer
"Define Fuse." (W-2015, 3M)
"What is a Fuse and how does it work?" (W-2016, 3M)
"Uses of fuse." (W-2021, 3M)
"Potentiometer." (W-2022, 3M)
Circuits / oscillators
"Describe in brief CR timing circuit" (W-2020, 3M)
"Oscillators." (S-2023, 3M)
STEP 3 — FREQUENCY COUNT
🔴 Very frequent (3+ times):
o Transformers: Asked 4 times (High yield 7-mark topic).
o Thermionic Valves / Triode / Diode: Asked 5 times (Dominates 3-
mark section).
o Fuse: Asked 3 times.
o Capacitance: Asked 3 times.
🟠 Repeated (2 times):
o Oscillators / Timing Circuits: Asked 2 times.
🟡 Asked once:
o Semiconductors: Asked 1 time.
o Potentiometer: Asked 1 time.
STEP 4 — EXAMINER PATTERN
A. Most asked components: Transformers (Functions/Types) and
Triode Valves (Construction).
B. Most common styles: 7-mark questions are almost exclusively
reserved for Transformers. 3-mark questions are used for technical
definitions and "how it works" explanations.
C. Repeated combinations: "Types and Functions" are consistently
asked together for Transformers. "Construction and Working" are expected
for technical valves and fuses.
STEP 5 — EXPECTED ANSWER SUBHEADINGS
Based on PYQ wording, the examiner expects:
1. Definition: Precise scientific statement (e.g., Capacitance, unit).
2. Classification: Listing sub-types (e.g., Step-up/Step-down transformers).
3. Anatomy: "Construction" details (e.g., for triode valves: cathode, anode,
grid).
4. Mechanism: "Working" or "How it works" (e.g., for a fuse: low melting
point silver wire).
5. Utility: "Functions" or "Uses" in electrotherapy equipment.
STEP 6 — FINAL OUTPUT
Top 5 Likely Theory Areas:
1. Transformers: (Focus on Step-up, Step-down, and rendering currents
earth-free).
2. Thermionic Valves: (Specifically the construction of the Triode and
Diode).
3. Capacitors: (Focus on capacitance factors and the unit microfarad).
4. Safety Components (Fuse/Potentiometer): (Focus on the safety
mechanism of the fuse and the current regulation of the potentiometer).
5. Oscillator Circuits: (How capacitors and inductors produce high-
frequency currents for SWD).
STEP 7 — VERIFICATION
All papers scanned: Yes (2015-2023).
All component-related questions extracted: Yes.
No indirect wording missed: Yes (C-R circuit and Oscillators included).
Grouping completed: Yes.
Frequency completed: Yes.