Explore topic-wise MCQs in IES.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your IES knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Luminous efficiency of a fluorescence lamp is

A. 70 lumens / watt.
B. 60 lumens / watt
C. 40 lumens / watt
D. 30 lumens / watt
Answer» D. 30 lumens / watt
2.

Total flux or lumens required in any lighting scheme depends inversely on

A. utilization factor.
B. utilization factor.
C. reflection factor
D. none of the above
Answer» B. utilization factor.
3.

What will be the number of lamps, each having 300 lumens, required to obtain an average illuminance of 50 lux on a 4m × 3m rectangular room?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
4.

Which lamps can be directly connected to a solar cell?

A. Incandescent
B. Metal Halide
C. Compact Fluorescent
D. LED
Answer» E.
5.

Which lamp has the best Colour Rendering Index (CRI)?

A. LED
B. Fluorescent
C. Incandescent
D. High pressure sodium vapour
Answer» D. High pressure sodium vapour
6.

Solid angle is expressed in terms of

A. radians / meter.
B. radians.
C. steredians
D. degree.
Answer» D. degree.
7.

Candela is the unit of which?

A. Wavelength.
B. Luminous intensity.
C. Luminous flux.
D. Frequency.
Answer» C. Luminous flux.