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Why do we connect neutral and ground at the transformer? [closed]

Why do we connect neutral to ground at the transformer, why can't we just connect that neutral to the ground at our house?
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What's the use of neutral wire in single phase home supply? [duplicate]

I am aware that the neurtal wire provides a return path for the current to the power source. But that neutral wire too, is connected to the ground at somewhere between the load and the source. My ...
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Grounding conductor has a non-zero voltage (i.e. with respect to "true" ground). Why?

We're building a new house and I'm not confident with the skills of the electrician who installed the receptacles. In our country, residential structures are supplied with 240 V, 60 Hz (single phase). ...
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