set 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Fast breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor which produces electricity

a) By burning phenyl substances used by it and by its reproduction

b) With the help of solar cells

c) By fusion process

d) By using refined hard water

Question : 2

At which temperature superconductivity can be of tremendous economic interest saving billions of rupees?

a) At a temperature when semiconductor becomes a super conductor

b) At room temperature

c) At very low temperature

d) At a very high temperature

Question : 3

The Pokhran II test was conducted on

a) May 11th, 1998

b) June 9th, 1998

c) June 11th, 1998

d) May 29th, 1998

Question : 4

The Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre is located in

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Maharashtra

d) Karnataka

Question : 5

To meet its rapidly growing energy demand some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium?

1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 6

Radioactive substance emits

a) Gamma rays

b) Beta rays

c) Alpha rays

d) All of these