Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSEE.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSEE knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is used in optical fibres?

A. Total internal reflection
B. Scattering
C. Diffraction
D. Refraction
Answer» B. Scattering
2.

The mirage in desert is caused because:

A. the refractive index of atmosphere does not change with height
B. there is effect of height on refractive index
C. light is reflected by the particles
D. none of the above
Answer» C. light is reflected by the particles
3.

Image formed by convex mirror is:

A. virtual
B. real
C. enlarged
D. inverted
Answer» B. real
4.

Select the correct alternative, in case of dispersion without deviation.

A. The emergent rays of all the colours are parallel to the incident ray
B. Only yellow coloured ray is parallel to the incident ray
C. Only red coloured ray is parallel to the incident ray
D. All the rays are parallel, but not parallel to the incident ray
Answer» C. Only red coloured ray is parallel to the incident ray
5.

If two mirrors are kept at 600 to each other, then the number of images formed by them is:

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» B. 6
6.

When a ray of light falls on a prism, light gets dispersed because:

A. it is made of glass
B. it is triangular
C. refractive index of the prism material is different for different colours
D. light is of seven colours
Answer» D. light is of seven colours
7.

The size of the image, if an object of 2.5m height is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a concave mirror is: (Take radius of curvature of concave mirror = 30 cm)

A. 10.5 m
B. 9.2 m
C. 7.5 m
D. 5.6 m
Answer» D. 5.6 m
8.

When a plane mirror is placed horizontally on level ground at a distance of 60 m from the foot of a tower, the top of the tower and its image in the mirror subtend an angle of 90 degree at the eye. The height of the tower is:

A. 130 m
B. 60 m
C. 90 m
D. 120 m
Answer» C. 90 m
9.

The number of wavelengths in the visible spectrum is

A. 4000
B. 6000
C. 2000
D. infinite
Answer» E.
10.

If light travels from one medium to the other of which the refractive index is different, then which of the following will change?

A. Frequency, wavelength and velocity
B. Frequency and wavelength
C. Frequency and velocity
D. Wavelength and velocity
Answer» E.
11.

Light of different colours propagates through air

A. with velocity of air
B. with different velocities
C. with velocity of sound
D. with equal velocity
Answer» E.
12.

Mark the correct option of source which is associated with a line emission spectrum.

A. Electric fire
B. Neon street sign
C. Red traffic light
D. Sun
Answer» C. Red traffic light
13.

Mark the correct option in impure spectrum.

A. Order of colours is reverse
B. Order of colours is irregular
C. Colours are overlapped
D. No colour is present
Answer» D. No colour is present
14.

A boy of length 10m, to see his own complete image, requires a mirror of length at east equal to

A. 10/4
B. 10/3
C. 10/2
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
15.

Mark the correct option.An object is placed 40 cm away from a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm. The image formed is:

A. real, inverted and same in size
B. real, inverted and smaller
C. virtual, erect and larger
D. virtual erect and smaller
Answer» B. real, inverted and smaller