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101.

Uranium has isotopes$?

A. U₂₃₄
B. U₂₃₅
C. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
D. All of these
Answer» E.
102.

Artificial radioactive isotopes find application in$?

A. Power generation
B. Nucleonic devices
C. Nuclear fission
D. Medical field
Answer» E.
103.

A boiling water reactor uses following as fuel$?

A. Enriched uranium
B. Plutonium
C. Thorium
D. U
Answer» B. Plutonium
104.

In a fission process, maximum percentage of energy is released as$?

A. Kinetic energy of neutrons
B. Kinetic energy of fission products
C. Instantaneous release of gamma rays
D. Gradual radioactive decay of fission products
Answer» C. Instantaneous release of gamma rays
105.

The fast breeder reactor uses the following moderator$?

A. Demineralised water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Heavy water
D. No moderator is used
Answer» E.
106.

A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed by$?

A. Slowing down fast neutrons so that Uz fission continues by slow motion neutrons
B. Accelerating fast neutrons
C. Absorbing all neutrons
D. Using moderator
Answer» B. Accelerating fast neutrons
107.

Reactors designed for propulsion applications are designed for$?

A. Natural uranium
B. Enriched uranium
C. Pure uranium
D. Any type of uranium
Answer» C. Pure uranium
108.

Pick up the wrong statement fast breeder reactors$?

A. Operate at extremely high power densities
B. Are liquid metal cooled
C. Produce more fuel than they consume
D. Use water as coolant
Answer» E.
109.

In nuclear fission each neutron that causes fission releases$?

A. No new neutron
B. At least one new neutron
C. One new neutron
D. More than one new neutron
Answer» E.
110.

A moderator, in nuclear power plants, is a medium introduced into the fuel mass in order to$?

A. Slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons
B. Control the reaction
C. Reduce the temperature
D. Extracts heat from nuclear reaction
Answer» B. Control the reaction
111.

A moderator$?

A. Absorbs neutrons
B. Does not absorb neutrons
C. Accelerates neutrons
D. None of these
Answer» C. Accelerates neutrons
112.

Boiling water reactor uses the following as moderator, coolant and working fluid$?

A. Ordinary fluid
B. Heavy water
C. Molten lead
D. Hydrogen gas
Answer» B. Heavy water
113.

Enriched uranium is required as a fuel in a nuclear reactor, if light water is used as moderator and coolant, because light water has$?

A. High neutron absorption cross-section
B. Low moderating efficiency
C. High neutron scatter cross-section
D. Low neutron absorption cross-section
Answer» C. High neutron scatter cross-section
114.

A power plant giving least running cost of production of electrical power is$?

A. Steam power plant
B. Gas turbine power plant
C. Hydro electric power plant
D. Nuclear power plant
Answer» E.
115.

Which of the following is more appropriate for a moderator? One which$?

A. Does not absorb neutrons
B. Absorbs neutrons
C. Accelerates neutrons
D. Eats up neutrons
Answer» B. Absorbs neutrons
116.

A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed by?

A. Slowing down fast neutrons so that Uz fission continues by slow motion neutrons
B. Accelerating fast neutrons
C. Absorbing all neutrons
D. Using moderator
Answer» B. Accelerating fast neutrons
117.

Artificial radioactive isotopes find application in?

A. Power generation
B. Nucleonic devices
C. Nuclear fission
D. Medical field
Answer» E.
118.

In a fission process, maximum percentage of energy is released as?

A. Kinetic energy of neutrons
B. Kinetic energy of fission products
C. Instantaneous release of gamma rays
D. Gradual radioactive decay of fission products
Answer» C. Instantaneous release of gamma rays
119.

The fast breeder reactor uses the following moderator?

A. Demineralised water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Heavy water
D. No moderator is used
Answer» E.
120.

A boiling water reactor uses following as fuel?

A. Enriched uranium
B. Plutonium
C. Thorium
D. U
Answer» B. Plutonium
121.

Uranium has isotopes?

A. U₂₃₄
B. U₂₃₅
C. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
D. All of these
Answer» E.
122.

Reactors designed for propulsion applications are designed for?

A. Natural uranium
B. Enriched uranium
C. Pure uranium
D. Any type of uranium
Answer» C. Pure uranium
123.

Enriched uranium is required as a fuel in a nuclear reactor, if light water is used as moderator and coolant, because light water has?

A. High neutron absorption cross-section
B. Low moderating efficiency
C. High neutron scatter cross-section
D. Low neutron absorption cross-section
Answer» C. High neutron scatter cross-section
124.

A power plant giving least running cost of production of electrical power is?

A. Steam power plant
B. Gas turbine power plant
C. Hydro electric power plant
D. Nuclear power plant
Answer» E.
125.

A moderator?

A. Absorbs neutrons
B. Does not absorb neutrons
C. Accelerates neutrons
D. None of these
Answer» C. Accelerates neutrons
126.

Boiling water reactor uses the following as moderator, coolant and working fluid?

A. Ordinary fluid
B. Heavy water
C. Molten lead
D. Hydrogen gas
Answer» B. Heavy water
127.

In nuclear fission each neutron that causes fission releases?

A. No new neutron
B. At least one new neutron
C. One new neutron
D. More than one new neutron
Answer» E.
128.

A moderator, in nuclear power plants, is a medium introduced into the fuel mass in order to?

A. Slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons
B. Control the reaction
C. Reduce the temperature
D. Extracts heat from nuclear reaction
Answer» B. Control the reaction
129.

Pick up the wrong statement fast breeder reactors?

A. Operate at extremely high power densities
B. Are liquid metal cooled
C. Produce more fuel than they consume
D. Use water as coolant
Answer» E.
130.

Which of the following is more appropriate for a moderator? One which?

A. Does not absorb neutrons
B. Absorbs neutrons
C. Accelerates neutrons
D. Eats up neutrons
Answer» B. Absorbs neutrons
131.

The primary fuel used in nuclear power plants is

A. U₂₃₅
B. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
C. Pu₂₃₉
D. Pu₂₃₃
Answer» B. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
132.

A pressurized water reactor employs pressurizes for the following application

A. To maintain constant pressure in primary circuit under varying load
B. To Supply high pressure steam
C. To increase pressure of water in primary circuit
D. To provide sub cooled water at high pressure
Answer» B. To Supply high pressure steam
133.

U₂₃₃ is produced$

A. Artificially
B. As basic raw material
C. When thorium is irradiated by neutrons
D. By fission of U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
Answer» D. By fission of U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
134.

Which of the following is the primary fuel?

A. U₂₃₃
B. U
C. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
D. Pu
Answer» C. U‚Äö√á√á‚Äö√á√â‚Äö√á√
135.

Enriched uranium may contain fissionable contents of the order of

A. 1-99%
B. 1-25%
C. 1-50%
D. 1-75%
Answer» B. 1-25%
136.

The breeding gain in case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is

A. Same
B. Lower
C. Higher
D. Unity
Answer» C. Higher
137.

Which of the following type of pump is used in liquid metal cooled reactor for circulation of liquid metal

A. Centrifugal
B. Axial
C. Reciprocation
D. Electromagnetic
Answer» E.
138.

Solid fuel for nuclear reactions may be fabricated into various small shapes such as

A. Plates
B. Pallets
C. Pins
D. Any one of the above
Answer» E.
139.

The following present serious difficulty in designing reactor shield

A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
C. Thermal neutrons
D. Fast neutrons and gamma rays
Answer» E.
140.

Each fission of U₂₃₅ produces on the average _________ fast neutrons as a product of reaction.#

A. 2.46
B. 24.6
C. 246
D. 2460
Answer» B. 24.6
141.

The fuel needed, with reflector in nuclear power plant, in order to generate sufficient neutrons to sustain a chain reaction, would be

A. More
B. Less
C. Same
D. Zero
Answer» C. Same
142.

The coolant used in boiling water reactor is

A. CO2
B. Pressurised water
C. Mixture of water and steam
D. Liquid metal
Answer» D. Liquid metal
143.

Isotopes of same elements have

A. Same atomic number and different masses
B. Same chemical properties but different atomic numbers
C. Different masses and different atomic numbers
D. Different chemical properties and same atomic numbers
Answer» C. Different masses and different atomic numbers
144.

The most practical fuel for a thermonuclear reactor, both from economical and nuclear consideration is

A. Plutonium
B. Uranium
C. Deuterium
D. Thorium
Answer» D. Thorium
145.

Which of the following particles is the lightest?

A. Nucleus
B. Electron
C. Proton
D. Meson
Answer» C. Proton
146.

In fast breeder reactors

A. Any type of moderator can be used
B. Graphite is used as the moderator
C. Heavy water is used as the moderator
D. Moderator is dispensed with
Answer» E.
147.

Which of the following nuclear reactor does not need a heat exchanger for generation of steam?

A. Gas cooled
B. Liquid metal cooled
C. Pressurised water
D. Boiling water
Answer» E.
148.

Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it

A. Acts as good moderator
B. Produces maximum steam
C. Transfers heat from core at a fast rate
D. Breeds neutrons
Answer» D. Breeds neutrons
149.

U233 is produced

A. As basic raw material
B. By neutron irradiation of Uz
C. By neutron irradiation of thorium
D. Artificially
Answer» D. Artificially
150.

Ferrite material is

A. The most fissionable material
B. The basic fuel for nuclear paints
C. Basic raw material for nuclear plants
D. The material which absorbs neutrons and undergoes spontaneous changes leading to the formation of fissionable material
Answer» E.