In case of a simple lap wound generator, the number of parallel path is equal to the:

Correct option is B

In case of a simple lap wound generator the number of parallel path is equal to the number of poles.

$$\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline\textbf{Lap Winding} & \textbf{Wave Winding} \\\hline\text{It is used for low voltage and high current.} &\text{It is used for low current and high voltage.} \\\hline\text{Number of parallel paths } (A) \text{ is equal to number of poles, i.e., } A = P. &\text{Number of parallel paths is always } A = 2. \\\hline\text{Equalizer ring is used to stop circulating current.} &\text{Dummy coil is used for mechanical balance of rotor.} \\\hline\end{array}$$​