In a DC generator the windings of interpoles are connected : 

(A) in series with main field winding, to create a pole,of same polarity as the main pole ahead in the direction of rotation. 

(B) in series with main field winding, to create a pole of opposite polarity as the main pole ahead in the direction of rotation. 

(C) in series with the armature winding, to create a pole of same polarity as the main pole ahead in the direction of rotation. 

(D) in series with the armature winding, to create a pole of opposite polarity as the main pole ahead in the direction of rotation.

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In a DC generator the windings of interpoles are connected :  in series with the armature winding, to create a pole of same polarity as the main pole ahead in the direction of rotation. 

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