Network Theory And Analysis — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electronics & Communications Engineering MCQs on Network Theory And Analysis — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PTA, PAEC, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following is non-linear circuit parameter?
Correct Answer: Option D — Transistor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The non-linear circuit parameter among the given options is Transistor . A transistor is a semiconductor device that can amplify and switch electronic signals. It exhibits non-linear behavior, which means the output current or voltage is not directly proportional to the input current or voltage. The relationship between the input and output of a transistor is governed by complex exponential functions and is highly dependent on the operating conditions and biasing. This non-linearity makes transistors crucial components in various electronic circuits, enabling functions like amplification and signal processing.
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Question 2 of 40
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According to Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the algebraic sum of all IR drops and e.m.f. in any closed loop of a network is always
Correct Answer: Option D — Zero
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zero is the correct answer to “According to Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the algebraic sum of all IR drops and e.m.f. in any closed loop of a network is always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 3 of 40
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The number of independent equations to solve a network is equal to
Correct Answer: Option A — The number of chords
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The number of chords is the correct answer to “The number of independent equations to solve a network is equal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 4 of 40
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A closed path made by several branches of the network is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Loop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Loop is the correct answer to “A closed path made by several branches of the network is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is not a nonlinear element ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Heater coil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heater coil is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a nonlinear element”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 6 of 40
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The superposition theorem requires as many circuits to be solved as there are
Correct Answer: Option C — Sources
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sources is the correct answer to “The superposition theorem requires as many circuits to be solved as there are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 7 of 40
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The concept on which Superposition theorem is based is
Correct Answer: Option D — Linearity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linearity is the correct answer to “The concept on which Superposition theorem is based is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 8 of 40
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Application of Norton’s theorem to a circuit yields
Correct Answer: Option B — Equivalent current source and impedance in parallel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Equivalent current source and impedance in parallel is the correct answer to “Application of Norton’s theorem to a circuit yields”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 9 of 40
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Between the branch voltages of a loop the Kirchhoff's voltage law imposes
Correct Answer: Option B — Linear constraints
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear constraints is the correct answer to “Between the branch voltages of a loop the Kirchhoff's voltage law imposes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is a bilateral element?
Correct Answer: Option C — Capacitance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capacitance is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a bilateral element”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 11 of 40
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Kirchhoff s law is not applicable to circuits with
Correct Answer: Option C — Distributed parameters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distributed parameters is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff s law is not applicable to circuits with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 12 of 40
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A capacitor is generally a
Correct Answer: Option C — Linear and bilateral component
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear and bilateral component is the correct answer to “A capacitor is generally a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 13 of 40
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An ideal voltage source should have
Correct Answer: Option C — Zero source resistance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zero source resistance is the correct answer to “An ideal voltage source should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 14 of 40
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The resistance LM will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 6.66 Q
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6.66 Q is the correct answer to “The resistance LM will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 15 of 40
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A network which contains one or more than one source of e.m.f. is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Active network
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Active network is the correct answer to “A network which contains one or more than one source of e.m.f. is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 16 of 40
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For a voltage source
Correct Answer: Option B — Terminal voltage cannot be higher than source e.m.f.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Terminal voltage cannot be higher than source e.m.f. is the correct answer to “For a voltage source”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 17 of 40
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Kirchhoff’s voltage law is related to
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff’s voltage law is related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 18 of 40
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A terminal where three on more branches meet is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Node
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Node is the correct answer to “A terminal where three on more branches meet is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 19 of 40
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Kirchhoff’s voltage law applies to circuits with
Correct Answer: Option D — Linear, nonlinear, active, passive, time varying as wells as time-invariant elements
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear, nonlinear, active, passive, time varying as wells as time-invariant elements is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff’s voltage law applies to circuits with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 20 of 40
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Choose the incorrect statement.
Correct Answer: Option A — A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and open circuit has the characteristic of an open circuit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A branch formed by the parallel connection of any resistor R and open circuit has the characteristic of an open circuit is the correct answer to “Choose the incorrect statement.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 21 of 40
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The circuit whose properties are same in either direction is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Bilateral circuit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bilateral circuit is the correct answer to “The circuit whose properties are same in either direction is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 22 of 40
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To determine the polarity of the voltage drop across a resistor, it is necessary to know
Correct Answer: Option B — Direction of current through the resistor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direction of current through the resistor is the correct answer to “To determine the polarity of the voltage drop across a resistor, it is necessary to know”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 23 of 40
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Thevenin resistance R th is found
Correct Answer: Option D — Between same short terminals as for Eth
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Between same short terminals as for Eth is the correct answer to “Thevenin resistance R th is found”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 24 of 40
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Kirchhoff’s law is applicable to
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A.C. as well D.C. circuits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A.C. as well D.C. circuits is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff’s law is applicable to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 25 of 40
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A star circuit has element of resistance $$\frac{{\text{R}}}{2}.$$ The equivalent delta elements will be
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{3}{2}{\text{R}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{3}{2}{\text{R}}$$ is the correct answer to “A star circuit has element of resistance $$\frac{{\text{R}}}{2}.$$ The equivalent delta elements will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 26 of 40
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Millman’s theorem yields
Correct Answer: Option D — Equivalent voltage or current source
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Equivalent voltage or current source is the correct answer to “Millman’s theorem yields”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 27 of 40
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While calculating R th in Thevenin’s theorem and Norton equivalent
Correct Answer: Option A — All independent sources are made dead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All independent sources are made dead is the correct answer to “While calculating R th in Thevenin’s theorem and Norton equivalent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 28 of 40
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A nonlinear network does not satisfy
Correct Answer: Option C — Both homogeneity as well as superposition condition
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both homogeneity as well as superposition condition is the correct answer to “A nonlinear network does not satisfy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 29 of 40
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Efficiency of power transfer when maximum transfer of power c xerosis
Correct Answer: Option D — 50%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50% is the correct answer to “Efficiency of power transfer when maximum transfer of power c xerosis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 30 of 40
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The superposition theorem is applicable to
Correct Answer: Option C — Linear responses only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Linear responses only is the correct answer to “The superposition theorem is applicable to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 31 of 40
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Kirchhoff s current law states that
Correct Answer: Option B — Algebraic sum of the currents meeting at the junction is zero
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Algebraic sum of the currents meeting at the junction is zero is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff s current law states that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 32 of 40
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In a series parallel circuit, any two resistances in the same current path must be in
Correct Answer: Option A — Series with each other
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Series with each other is the correct answer to “In a series parallel circuit, any two resistances in the same current path must be in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 33 of 40
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This mention statement is associated with “In any network containing more than one sources of e.m.f. the current in any branch is the algebraic sum of a number of individual currents (the number being equal to the number of sources of e.m.f.), each of which is due to separate action of each source of e.m.f., taken order, when the remaining sources of e.m.f. are replaced by conductors, the resistances of which are equal to the internal resistances of the respective sources”.
Correct Answer: Option C — Superposition theorem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Superposition theorem is the correct answer to “This mention statement is associated with “In any network containing more than one sources of e.m.f. the current in any branch is the algebraic sum of a number of individual currents (the number being equal to the number of sources of e.m.f.), each of which is due to separate action of each source of e.m.f., taken order, when the remaining sources of e.m.f. are replaced by conductors, the resistances of which are equal to the internal resistances of the respective sources”.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 34 of 40
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Kirchhoff’s current law is applicable to only
Correct Answer: Option A — Junction in a network
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Junction in a network is the correct answer to “Kirchhoff’s current law is applicable to only”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 35 of 40
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A passive network is one which contains
Correct Answer: Option D — No source of e.m.f. in it
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No source of e.m.f. in it is the correct answer to “A passive network is one which contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 36 of 40
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If the energy is supplied from a source, whose resistance is 1 ohm, to a load of 100 ohms the source will be
Correct Answer: Option A — A voltage source
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A voltage source is the correct answer to “If the energy is supplied from a source, whose resistance is 1 ohm, to a load of 100 ohms the source will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 37 of 40
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In Thevenin’s theorem, to find Z
Correct Answer: Option D — All independent voltage sources are short circuited and all independent current sources are open circuited
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All independent voltage sources are short circuited and all independent current sources are open circuited is the correct answer to “In Thevenin’s theorem, to find Z”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 38 of 40
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If resistance across LM in Fig. 2.30 is 15 ohms, the value of R is
Correct Answer: Option C — 30 Q
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 Q is the correct answer to “If resistance across LM in Fig. 2.30 is 15 ohms, the value of R is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
Question 39 of 40
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This mention statement is associated with “Any number of current sources in parallel may be replaced by a single current source whose current is the algebraic sum of individual currents and source resistance is the parallel combination of individual source resistances”.
Correct Answer: Option B — Millman’s theorem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Millman’s theorem is the correct answer to “This mention statement is associated with “Any number of current sources in parallel may be replaced by a single current source whose current is the algebraic sum of individual currents and source resistance is the parallel combination of individual source resistances”.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
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Question 40 of 40
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A delta circuit has each element of value $$\frac{{\text{R}}}{2}.$$ The equivalent elements of star circuit with be
Correct Answer: Option A — $$\frac{{\text{R}}}{6}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{\text{R}}}{6}$$ is the correct answer to “A delta circuit has each element of value $$\frac{{\text{R}}}{2}.$$ The equivalent elements of star circuit with be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Network Theory And Analysis.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Network Theory And Analysis
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.