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This section includes 17 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Plant knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The velocity of thermal (slow) neutrons triggering nuclear fission reaction (having energy equal to 0.025 eV) is about __________ metres/second. |
A. | 1100 |
B. | 2200 |
C. | 3300 |
D. | 4400 |
Answer» C. 3300 | |
2. |
Specific gravity of uranium and plutonium is about __________ |
A. | 13 |
B. | 9 |
C. | 19 |
D. | 27 |
Answer» D. 27 | |
3. |
Thermal neutrons which are used to cause the fission of U-235 have energy __________ eV. |
A. | >1 |
B. | <0.025 |
C. | >200 |
D. | 1-25 |
Answer» C. >200 | |
4. |
If 4 gm of a radioisotope has a half-life period of 10 days, the half-life of 2 gm of the same istotope will be __________ days. |
A. | 10 |
B. | 5 |
C. | 20 |
D. | 30 |
Answer» B. 5 | |
5. |
__________ nuclear reactor does not require a heat exchanger to supply steam to power turbine. |
A. | pressurised water |
B. | boiling water |
C. | helium cooled |
D. | molten sodium cooled |
Answer» C. helium cooled | |
6. |
A moderator ______ the neutrons. |
A. | accelerates |
B. | slows down |
C. | blocks |
D. | stops |
Answer» C. blocks | |
7. |
Thorium can be converted into U-233 in a __________ reactor. |
A. | fast breeder |
B. | liquid metal reactor |
C. | curtis reactor |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» B. liquid metal reactor | |
8. |
Nuclear fuel complex, Hyderabad is engaged in the job of __________ |
A. | processing of uranium ore |
B. | manufacture of nuclear fuel elements/assemblies |
C. | treatment of spent fuel |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» C. treatment of spent fuel | |
9. |
What is the function of moderators in nuclear reactor? |
A. | absorb the secondary neutrons |
B. | slow down the secondary neutrons |
C. | control the chain reaction |
D. | none of the mentioned |
Answer» C. control the chain reaction | |
10. |
THERMAL_NEUTRONS_WHICH_ARE_USED_TO_CAUSE_THE_FISSION_OF_U-235_HAVE_ENERGY____________EV.?$ |
A. | >1 |
B. | <0.025 |
C. | >200 |
D. | 1-25 |
Answer» C. >200 | |
11. |
Specific gravity of uranium and plutonium is about$ |
A. | 13 |
B. | 9 |
C. | 19 |
D. | 27 |
Answer» D. 27 | |
12. |
Pick_out_the_wrong_statement.$ |
A. | Positron is heavier than a proton |
B. | A, β-ray particle is identical with an electron |
C. | The nucleus of a hydrogen atom is identical with a proton |
D. | Mass of an electron is about 1/1800th of the lightest nucleus |
Answer» B. A, ‚âà√≠‚Äö√¢¬ß-ray particle is identical with an electron | |
13. |
Radioactive decay is a ________ change. |
A. | Physical |
B. | Chemical |
C. | Nuclear |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
14. |
Which of the following types of nuclear reactors is most prone to radioactive hazards? |
A. | Gas cooled reactor |
B. | Molten Sodium Reactor |
C. | Boiling water reactor |
D. | Pressurised water reactor |
Answer» D. Pressurised water reactor | |
15. |
If 4 gm of a radioisotope has a half-life period of 10 days, the half-life of 2 gm of the same istotope will be __________ days? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 5 |
C. | 20 |
D. | 30 |
Answer» B. 5 | |
16. |
A moderator ______ the neutrons |
A. | accelerates |
B. | slows down |
C. | blocks |
D. | stops |
Answer» C. blocks | |
17. |
Which of the following is not used as a nuclear fuel cladding material |
A. | Cadmium |
B. | Zircalloy |
C. | Ceramics |
D. | Stainless Steel |
Answer» B. Zircalloy | |