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This section includes 486 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
101. |
*/*_When the difference between mass number and atomic number of atoms of two or more elements are same, the atoms are termed as? |
A. | Isomers |
B. | Isotopes |
C. | Isobars |
D. | Isotones |
Answer» E. | |
102. |
*/*_The mass number of an element is equal to the number of __________ in the nucleus.? |
A. | Electrons |
B. | Neutrons |
C. | Protons |
D. | Neutrons plus protons (i.e., nucleons) |
Answer» E. | |
103. |
*/*_Graphite is used in nuclear reactor as? |
A. | Insulation lining of the reactor |
B. | Fuel |
C. | Lubricant |
D. | Retarder of neutron velocity |
Answer» E. | |
104. |
*/*_The time taken for a radioactive element to reduce to 50% of its original weight is __________ years, if its half life period is 12 years.? |
A. | 24 |
B. | 18 |
C. | 6 |
D. | 36 |
Answer» C. 6 | |
105. |
*/*_Heavy water used in the nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of neutrons is? |
A. | Highly purified water |
B. | A compound of oxygen and deuterium |
C. | Water having dissolved salts of heavy metals |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Water having dissolved salts of heavy metals | |
106. |
*/*_Fast breeder test reactor at Kalpakkam is designed for using? |
A. | Thorium as a fertile material |
B. | U-238 as a fertile material |
C. | Helium as a coolant |
D. | Uranium ore directly as a fuel |
Answer» B. U-238 as a fertile material | |
107. |
*/*_A radioactive substance does not emit? |
A. | Α-ray |
B. | Proton |
C. | Position |
D. | Β-ray |
Answer» C. Position | |
108. |
*/*_Primary purpose of a __________ nuclear reactor is to supply a high neutron flux of the order of 10¹³ to 10¹⁴ neutrons/cm² second.? |
A. | Research |
B. | Power |
C. | Breeder |
D. | Homogeneous |
Answer» B. Power | |
109. |
*/*_The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of __________ present in its atom.? |
A. | Neutrons |
B. | Electrons |
C. | Protons |
D. | Either B or C |
Answer» E. | |
110. |
*/*_Radioactive decay of a material involves a __________ order reaction.? |
A. | Third |
B. | Second |
C. | First |
D. | Zero |
Answer» D. Zero | |
111. |
*/*_In a pressurised water reactor (PWR), the? |
A. | Fuel is natural uranium and heavy water acts both as moderator & coolant |
B. | Coolant water boils in the core of the reactor |
C. | Coolant water is pressurised to prevent bulk boiling of water in the core |
D. | Use of moderator is not required |
Answer» D. Use of moderator is not required | |
112. |
*/*_Which of the following isotopes is not present in natural uranium?? |
A. | U-238 |
B. | U-234 |
C. | U-235 |
D. | U-232 |
Answer» E. | |
113. |
*/*_Final product of uranium extraction plant at Jadugoda (Bihar) is? |
A. | Uranium |
B. | Uranium oxide |
C. | Uranium carbide |
D. | Magnesium diuranate |
Answer» E. | |
114. |
*/*_Which is not a fissile nuclear material?? |
A. | U-233 |
B. | U-235 |
C. | U-238 |
D. | Pu-239 |
Answer» D. Pu-239 | |
115. |
*/*_Indian monazite sand contains __________ percent thorium.? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 25 |
C. | 60 |
D. | 90 |
Answer» B. 25 | |
116. |
*/*_First experimental observation of nuclear fission was done by? |
A. | Plane |
B. | Rutherford |
C. | Fermi |
D. | Hahn and Strassman |
Answer» D. Hahn and Strassman | |
117. |
*/*_One 'amu' is equivalent to? |
A. | 9.31 MeV |
B. | 931 eV |
C. | 931 Mev |
D. | 931J |
Answer» D. 931J | |
118. |
*/*_The electric power generation cost in nuclear power plant is less than that in a coal based thermal power plant, mainly because the? |
A. | Fuel cost per unit power generated is less |
B. | Thermal efficiency of the former is higher |
C. | Maintenance cost of the former is less |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Thermal efficiency of the former is higher | |
119. |
*/*_Which of the following types of nuclear reactors is most prone to radioactive hazards?? |
A. | Pressurised water reactor |
B. | Gas cooled reactor |
C. | Molten sodium cooled reactor |
D. | Boiling water reactor |
Answer» E. | |
120. |
*/*_Enriched uranium means that, it contains? |
A. | More than 0.71% of U-235 |
B. | Only fertile material |
C. | Only fissile material |
D. | No impurities |
Answer» B. Only fertile material | |
121. |
*/*_Nuclear power reactor located at Tarapur is of __________ type.? |
A. | Fast breeder |
B. | Pressurised water |
C. | Boiling water |
D. | Gas cooled |
Answer» D. Gas cooled | |
122. |
*/*_A nuclear reactor can't be used for? |
A. | The production of radioisotopes |
B. | Supplying intense fields or beams of neutron for scientific experiments |
C. | Marine ship propulsion |
D. | None of these |
Answer» E. | |
123. |
*/*_Heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a coolant, because it.? |
A. | Acts both as an efficient coolant as well as a moderator |
B. | Can be heated to a higher temperature without pressurizing |
C. | Is less prone to radiation damage |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
124. |
*/*_Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of uranium, because the former has higher? |
A. | Melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature |
B. | Density ; hence core volume for a given power output would be smaller |
C. | Resistance to effects of irradiation |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
125. |
*/*_The largest stable nucleus is? |
A. | U-235 |
B. | U-238 |
C. | Pb-206 |
D. | Bi-209 |
Answer» B. U-238 | |
126. |
*/*_Which of the following is the best nuclear fuel?? |
A. | Np- 239 |
B. | U-234 |
C. | Pu-239 |
D. | Th-236 |
Answer» D. Th-236 | |
127. |
*/*_A fast breeder reactor employs? |
A. | Graphite as moderator |
B. | Water as coolant |
C. | Molten sodium as coolant as well as moderator |
D. | U-235 as fuel |
Answer» E. | |
128. |
*/*_The number of neutrons in the nucleus of Uranium⁻²33 (92U233) is? |
A. | 141 |
B. | 92 |
C. | 233 |
D. | 325 |
Answer» B. 92 | |
129. |
*/*_A radioactive isotope undergoes decay with respect to time following __________ law.? |
A. | Logarithmic |
B. | Exponential |
C. | Linear |
D. | Inverse square |
Answer» C. Linear | |
130. |
*/*_Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for? |
A. | Power generation |
B. | Treatment of certain diseases |
C. | Initiating nuclear fission and fusion |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Initiating nuclear fission and fusion | |
131. |
*/*_Which of the following is not, a fertile material?? |
A. | Th-232 |
B. | U-238 |
C. | U-233 |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
132. |
*/*_Energy produced in the nuclear fission is of the order of __________ MeV.? |
A. | 20 |
B. | 200 |
C. | 1000 |
D. | 2000 |
Answer» C. 1000 | |
133. |
*/*_H‚ÇÇ is a better coolant than CO‚ÇÇ, due to its relatively? |
A. | Lower density |
B. | Higher specific heat |
C. | Non-reactivity to uranium |
D. | Lower neutron capture cross-section |
Answer» C. Non-reactivity to uranium | |
134. |
%_Energy produced in the nuclear fission is of the order of __________ MeV._% |
A. | 20 |
B. | 200 |
C. | 1000 |
D. | 2000 |
Answer» C. 1000 | |
135. |
%_Which of the following is not, a fertile material?_% |
A. | Th-232 |
B. | U-238 |
C. | U-233 |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
136. |
%_H‚ÇÇ is a better coolant than CO‚ÇÇ, due to its relatively_% |
A. | Lower density |
B. | Higher specific heat |
C. | Non-reactivity to uranium |
D. | Lower neutron capture cross-section |
Answer» C. Non-reactivity to uranium | |
137. |
%_Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for_% |
A. | Power generation |
B. | Treatment of certain diseases |
C. | Initiating nuclear fission and fusion |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» C. Initiating nuclear fission and fusion | |
138. |
%_Positron is a/an_% |
A. | Nucleus having two protons |
B. | Helium nucleus |
C. | Electron with positive charge |
D. | Nucleus with one proton and one neutron |
Answer» D. Nucleus with one proton and one neutron | |
139. |
_ Candu reactor is a __________ nuclcear reactor.$? |
A. | Natural uranium fuelled heavy water cooled & moderated |
B. | Highly enriched uranium (85% U-235) fuelled |
C. | Homogeneous |
D. | Fast breeder |
Answer» B. Highly enriched uranium (85% U-235) fuelled | |
140. |
_ Isotopes of an element have the same$? |
A. | Number of neutrons |
B. | Mass number |
C. | Electronic configuration |
D. | Atomic weight |
Answer» D. Atomic weight | |
141. |
_ Gas cooling as compared to water cooling of nuclear reactors$? |
A. | Can not attain a high temperature |
B. | Is more efficient as gas has a higher specific heat |
C. | Can produce only saturated steam for feeding to power turbine |
D. | None of these |
Answer» E. | |
142. |
_ The molecular weight of heavy water is$? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 18 |
C. | 20 |
D. | 36 |
Answer» D. 36 | |
143. |
_ Extraction of uranium from its ore is done using __________ methods.$? |
A. | Electrometallurgical |
B. | Pyrometallurgical |
C. | Chemical |
D. | Physical beneficiation |
Answer» D. Physical beneficiation | |
144. |
_ The velocity of thermal (slow) neutrons triggering nuclear fission reaction (having energy equal to 0.025 eV) is about __________ metres/second.$? |
A. | 1100 |
B. | 2200 |
C. | 3300 |
D. | 4400 |
Answer» C. 3300 | |
145. |
_ Which is a fertile nuclear fuel?$? |
A. | U-233 |
B. | U-235 |
C. | Pu-239 |
D. | Th-232 |
Answer» E. | |
146. |
_ Which of the following ores contains maximum percentage of uranium?$? |
A. | Carnotite |
B. | Thorium |
C. | Rescolite |
D. | Pitchblende |
Answer» E. | |
147. |
_ Thorium metal$? |
A. | Resembles steel in appearance |
B. | Is less hard (in the range of silver) |
C. | Is highly ductile |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
148. |
_ In the nuclear reaction, 93N239 ‚Üí 93Pu239 + ?; the missing particle is a/an$? |
A. | Electron |
B. | Proton |
C. | Neutron |
D. | Position |
Answer» B. Proton | |
149. |
_ Out of the following places, heavy water plant is not located at$? |
A. | Baroda |
B. | Ramagundam |
C. | Talcher |
D. | Tuticorin |
Answer» C. Talcher | |
150. |
_ The emission of an a-particle causes the resultant nucleus to have$? |
A. | More atomic weight and less atomic number |
B. | Less atomic weight and less atomic number |
C. | Less atomic weight and more atomic number |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Less atomic weight and less atomic number | |