Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSEE.

This section includes 24 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSEE knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

---------- is the transmission of heat by waves emitted by hot substances.

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. None of these
Answer» E.
2.

Substances which do not allow heat to pass through them are called:

A. Conductors
B. Insulators
C. Absorbers
D. Radiators
Answer» C. Absorbers
3.

All metals are good:

A. Conductors
B. Absorbers
C. Radiators
D. Insulators
Answer» B. Absorbers
4.

A black surface is a better ----------- and absorber of heat than a white surface.

A. Reflector
B. Conductor
C. Evaporator
D. Radiator
Answer» E.
5.

liquids expand ----------— than solids.

A. Less
B. Better
C. More
D. None of these a better
Answer» D. None of these a better
6.

Temperature of human body is measured by:

A. Fahrenheit thermometer
B. Clinical thermometer
C. Minimum
D. Maximum thermometer
Answer» C. Minimum
7.

Different object expand at:

A. Different rates
B. Same rates
C. Noon
D. Night
Answer» B. Same rates
8.

Heat and temperature are

A. The same thing
B. Not the same thing
C. The new thing
D. None of those
Answer» C. The new thing
9.

A vacuum flask minimizes:

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. All of these
Answer» E.
10.

The normal temperature of a healthy person's body is about:

A. 97.4° F
B. 98.6° F
C. 96.4° F
D. 98.4° F
Answer» E.
11.

 

Mercury is a good thermometric material because:

A. It is opaque
B. It is shining
C. Its thermal expansion inconstant
D. It is transparent
Answer» E.
12.

Melting point of ice on Fahrenheit Scale is taken as:

A. Zero degree
B. 32 degrees
C. 212 degrees
D. 12 degrees
Answer» C. 212 degrees
13.

The boiling point of water on Centigrade Scale is:

A. 212°C
B. 100°C
C. 1500C
D. 90°C
Answer» C. 1500C
14.

Ice point on Celsius Scale is taken as:

A. 32 degrees
B. Zero degree
C. 100 degrees
D. 212 degrees
Answer» C. 100 degrees
15.

on heating, the kinetic energy of molecules:

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. May increase or decrease
Answer» B. Decreases
16.

A thermometer is the Instrument used for measuring:

A. Heat
B. Energy
C. Temperature
D. Length
Answer» D. Length
17.

On heating, solids expand in all:

A. Spaces
B. Directions
C. Parts
D. None of these
Answer» C. Parts
18.

Heat is transmitted through solids by a process called:

A. Radiation
B. Convection
C. Diffusion
D. Conduction
Answer» E.
19.

Heat energy is because of the movement of:

A. Atoms
B. Particles
C. Molecules
D. Electricity
Answer» D. Electricity
20.

There are 100 Celsius degrees between the freezing point of water and the ------------- point of water.

A. Heating
B. Boiling
C. Cooling
D. Evaporating
Answer» C. Cooling
21.

When the air in a car tyre becomes hot, it expands causing the pressure it exerts to:

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Contract
D. Expand
Answer» B. Decrease
22.

Heat from the Sun reaches Earth by:

A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
D. Vaporization
Answer» C. Convection
23.

Heat is a form of:

A. Light
B. Power
C. Energy
D. Temperature
Answer» D. Temperature
24.

The Sun is a major source of:

A. Light
B. Energy
C. Power
D. Heat
Answer» E.