Practice high-yield Physics & Applied Physics MCQs on Electronics Gk — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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An integrated circuit, also called an IC chip, is a group of electronic circuits built on a small plate made up of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — silicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
silicon is the correct answer to “An integrated circuit, also called an IC chip, is a group of electronic circuits built on a small plate made up of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which one of the following is not a semiconductor?
Correct Answer: Option C — Quartz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quartz is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not a semiconductor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 3 of 40
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Digital circuits are used in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Digital circuits are used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 4 of 40
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. . . . . . . . was later discovered and replaced with silicon.
Correct Answer: Option C — Germanium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germanium is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . was later discovered and replaced with silicon.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 5 of 40
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The full form of LED is
Correct Answer: Option A — Light Emitting Diode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Light Emitting Diode is the correct answer to “The full form of LED is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 6 of 40
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The p - n junction diode is used as
Correct Answer: Option B — A rectifier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A rectifier is the correct answer to “The p - n junction diode is used as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 7 of 40
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Germanium is mainly used for . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Semiconductor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Semiconductor is the correct answer to “Germanium is mainly used for . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 8 of 40
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The figure shown below represents-
Correct Answer: Option D — PNP transistor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PNP transistor is the correct answer to “The figure shown below represents-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which one among the following components is used as an amplifying device?
Correct Answer: Option D — Transistor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Transistor is the correct answer to “Which one among the following components is used as an amplifying device”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 10 of 40
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In p - n junction, avalanche current flows in circuit when biasing is
Correct Answer: Option B — reverse
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reverse is the correct answer to “In p - n junction, avalanche current flows in circuit when biasing is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 11 of 40
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The reverse biasing in a p-n junctions diode
Correct Answer: Option B — increase the potential barrier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increase the potential barrier is the correct answer to “The reverse biasing in a p-n junctions diode”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 12 of 40
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In atoms of germanium, arsenic, selenium and bromine there are . . . . . . . . orbits.
Correct Answer: Option D — 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 is the correct answer to “In atoms of germanium, arsenic, selenium and bromine there are . . . . . . . . orbits.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 13 of 40
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When a piece of pure silicon is doped with aluminium, then
Correct Answer: Option C — the doped silicon piece will become p-type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the doped silicon piece will become p-type is the correct answer to “When a piece of pure silicon is doped with aluminium, then”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 14 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is a semiconductor
Correct Answer: Option D — Ge
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Ge is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a semiconductor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 15 of 40
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Light Emitting Diode (LED) is used in electronic devices, such as television emits . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — radio waves
Detailed Academic Explanation:
radio waves is the correct answer to “Light Emitting Diode (LED) is used in electronic devices, such as television emits . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 16 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. A p - n junction diode is a basic semiconductor device. 2. A p - n junction diode can work as excellent rectifier. 3. The p - n junction diode cannot be used as a half-wave rectifier. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. A p - n junction diode is a basic semiconductor device. 2. A p - n junction diode can work as excellent rectifier. 3. The p - n junction diode cannot be used as a half-wave rectifier. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 17 of 40
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Avalanche breakdown is due to
Correct Answer: Option B — increase in depletion layer thickness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increase in depletion layer thickness is the correct answer to “Avalanche breakdown is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 18 of 40
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Silicon is which type of material?
Correct Answer: Option A — Semiconductor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Semiconductor is the correct answer to “Silicon is which type of material”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 19 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Zener diode is not used as a voltage stabiliser. 2. A Solar cell is a p - n junction diode which converts electrical energy into solar energy. 3. LED is an important light source used in optical communication. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — Only 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Zener diode is not used as a voltage stabiliser. 2. A Solar cell is a p - n junction diode which converts electrical energy into solar energy. 3. LED is an important light source used in optical communication. Which of the statement given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 20 of 40
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In a bi-polar junction transistor,
Correct Answer: Option D — the base has the least concentration of impurity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the base has the least concentration of impurity is the correct answer to “In a bi-polar junction transistor,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 21 of 40
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Tunnel diode is a
Correct Answer: Option D — Highly doped p-n junction diode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Highly doped p-n junction diode is the correct answer to “Tunnel diode is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 22 of 40
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To obtain a P-type semiconductor-
Correct Answer: Option B — Three valent impurities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three valent impurities is the correct answer to “To obtain a P-type semiconductor-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which among the following is most helpful in energy savings?
Correct Answer: Option D — LED bulb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LED bulb is the correct answer to “Which among the following is most helpful in energy savings”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 24 of 40
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Assertion (A) Light Emitting Diode (LED) emits spontaneous radiation. Reason (R) LED are forward biased p - n junction.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Light Emitting Diode (LED) emits spontaneous radiation. Reason (R) LED are forward biased p - n junction.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 25 of 40
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When does a break down occur in junction?
Correct Answer: Option C — Under reverse biased
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under reverse biased is the correct answer to “When does a break down occur in junction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 26 of 40
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In a n-type semiconductor
Correct Answer: Option C — electrons are the majority carriers and holes are the minority carriers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electrons are the majority carriers and holes are the minority carriers is the correct answer to “In a n-type semiconductor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 27 of 40
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Zener diode is used as
Correct Answer: Option C — AC voltage stabiliser
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AC voltage stabiliser is the correct answer to “Zener diode is used as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 28 of 40
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NPN transistors are preferred to PNP transistors because they have
Correct Answer: Option D — electrons having high mobility than holes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electrons having high mobility than holes is the correct answer to “NPN transistors are preferred to PNP transistors because they have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 29 of 40
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The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are
Correct Answer: Option D — holes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
holes is the correct answer to “The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 30 of 40
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Where is a transistor most likely to be found?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hearing aid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hearing aid is the correct answer to “Where is a transistor most likely to be found”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 31 of 40
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When donor type impurity is added to the semiconductor system. Then
Correct Answer: Option A — electrons will be generated and N-type material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electrons will be generated and N-type material is the correct answer to “When donor type impurity is added to the semiconductor system. Then”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 32 of 40
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Assertion (A) An N-type semiconductor has a large number of electrons but still it is electrically neutral. Reason (R) An N-type semiconductor is obtained by doping an intrinsic semiconductor with a pentavalent impurity.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) An N-type semiconductor has a large number of electrons but still it is electrically neutral. Reason (R) An N-type semiconductor is obtained by doping an intrinsic semiconductor with a pentavalent impurity.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is widely used in making semiconductor chips?
Correct Answer: Option C — Germanium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germanium is the correct answer to “Which of the following is widely used in making semiconductor chips”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 34 of 40
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Doping in semi-conductor glossary is:
Correct Answer: Option B — Doping is a process of increasing the electrons or holes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Doping is a process of increasing the electrons or holes is the correct answer to “Doping in semi-conductor glossary is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 35 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Germanium at 0 K 1. n-type semiconductor b. Germanium at room temperature 2. p-type semiconductor c. Germanium doped with indium 3. Insulator d. Germanium doped with arsenic 4. Intrinsic semiconductor
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Germanium at 0 K 1. n-type semiconductor b. Germanium at room temperature 2. p-type semiconductor c. Germanium doped with indium 3. Insulator d. Germanium doped with arsenic 4. Intrinsic semiconductor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 36 of 40
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The purpose of the amplifier is to:
Correct Answer: Option A — To increase the voltage, power or current, of the input signals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To increase the voltage, power or current, of the input signals is the correct answer to “The purpose of the amplifier is to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following is not a semiconductor?
Correct Answer: Option B — Krypton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Krypton is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a semiconductor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 38 of 40
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Integrated circuits are made up of which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option B — Silicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silicon is the correct answer to “Integrated circuits are made up of which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 39 of 40
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The diode is used as a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — rectifier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
rectifier is the correct answer to “The diode is used as a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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Question 40 of 40
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The term LASER stand for
Correct Answer: Option A — Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation is the correct answer to “The term LASER stand for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electronics Gk.
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