

MCQOPTIONS
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. | |