While performing the open-circuit and shortcircuit tests

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While performing the open-circuit and shortcircuit tests on a transformer to determine its parameters the status of the low voltage (L.V.) and high voltage (H.V.) winding will be such that

1. in O.C., LV is open and in SC, H.V. is shorted
2. in O.C., HV is open and in SC, L.V. is shorted
3. in O.C., LV is open and in SC, L.V. is shorted
4. in O.C., HV is open and in SC, H.V. is shorted

Correct Option: B

From availability of proper range instruments point of view and from voltage considerations, OC test is performed on LV side with HV side open and sc test is performed on HV side with low voltage side shorted.