Practice high-yield Physics & Applied Physics MCQs on Modern Physics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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The Nuclear doctrine of India contains
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The Nuclear doctrine of India contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
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Question 2 of 40
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The Nuclear Fuel Complex is situated at . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Hyderabad
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Hyderabad is the correct answer to “The Nuclear Fuel Complex is situated at . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
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Question 3 of 40
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In a nuclear reactor, . . . . . . . . is used to control the rate of fission reaction which itself absorbs neutrons without fission.
Correct Answer: Option D — cadmium
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cadmium is the correct answer to “In a nuclear reactor, . . . . . . . . is used to control the rate of fission reaction which itself absorbs neutrons without fission.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 4 of 40
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Which of the following is used for regulated electric supply?
Correct Answer: Option A — Zener diode
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Zener diode is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used for regulated electric supply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
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Question 5 of 40
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Consider the following statements about visible light, UV light and X-ray. 1. The wavelength of visible light is more than that of X-ray. 2. The energy of X-ray photons is higher than that of UV light photons. 3. The energy of UV light photons is less than that of visible light photons. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about visible light, UV light and X-ray. 1. The wavelength of visible light is more than that of X-ray. 2. The energy of X-ray photons is higher than that of UV light photons. 3. The energy of UV light photons is less than that of visible light photons. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 6 of 40
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Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are
Correct Answer: Option B — charged particles emitted by nucleus
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charged particles emitted by nucleus is the correct answer to “Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 7 of 40
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During nuclear fusion,
Correct Answer: Option C — Two light nuclei form a heavy nucleus
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Two light nuclei form a heavy nucleus is the correct answer to “During nuclear fusion,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 8 of 40
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The device which transfer the signal from low resistance region to high resistance region is
Correct Answer: Option B — transistor
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transistor is the correct answer to “The device which transfer the signal from low resistance region to high resistance region is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 9 of 40
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As of November 2020, how many nuclear power reactors are operating in India?
Correct Answer: Option C — 22
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22 is the correct answer to “As of November 2020, how many nuclear power reactors are operating in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 10 of 40
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What is the source of electrical energy in an artificial satellite?
Correct Answer: Option A — Solar cells
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Solar cells is the correct answer to “What is the source of electrical energy in an artificial satellite”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 11 of 40
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γ-rays are deflected by
Correct Answer: Option D — neither an electric field nor magnetic field
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neither an electric field nor magnetic field is the correct answer to “γ-rays are deflected by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 12 of 40
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Consider the following statements. In a nuclear reactor, self-sustained chain reaction is possible because 1. More neutrons are released in each of the fission reactions. 2. The neutrons immediately take park in the fission process. 3. The fast neutrons are slowed down by graphite. 4. Every neutron released in the fission reaction initiates further fission. Which of these statements are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — Only 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. In a nuclear reactor, self-sustained chain reaction is possible because 1. More neutrons are released in each of the fission reactions. 2. The neutrons immediately take park in the fission process. 3. The fast neutrons are slowed down by graphite. 4. Every neutron released in the fission reaction initiates further fission. Which of these statements are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 13 of 40
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In photoelectic effect, the number of photo electrons emitted is proportional to
Correct Answer: Option D — intensity of incident beam
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intensity of incident beam is the correct answer to “In photoelectic effect, the number of photo electrons emitted is proportional to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
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Question 14 of 40
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Photoelectric effect can be explained by assuming that light
Correct Answer: Option B — consist of quanta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
consist of quanta is the correct answer to “Photoelectric effect can be explained by assuming that light”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 15 of 40
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In which state is Pokhran, the site of India's first nuclear explosion, located?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rajasthan
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Rajasthan is the correct answer to “In which state is Pokhran, the site of India's first nuclear explosion, located”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 16 of 40
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Why was the Thomson's model of an atom failed?
Correct Answer: Option A — It did not give an idea about the discrete energy level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It did not give an idea about the discrete energy level is the correct answer to “Why was the Thomson's model of an atom failed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 17 of 40
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The Newton-Bhabha Fund Program was a joint initiative of
Correct Answer: Option B — India and Britain
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India and Britain is the correct answer to “The Newton-Bhabha Fund Program was a joint initiative of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 18 of 40
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In the modem day's nuclear medicine plays a vital role in Medical Science, it is exactly
Correct Answer: Option C — They are radio isotopes
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They are radio isotopes is the correct answer to “In the modem day's nuclear medicine plays a vital role in Medical Science, it is exactly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 19 of 40
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The official code name of Pokhran nuclear test 1974, was
Correct Answer: Option A — Smiling Buddha
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Smiling Buddha is the correct answer to “The official code name of Pokhran nuclear test 1974, was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 20 of 40
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Photovoltaic cells are
Correct Answer: Option A — Solar cells
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Solar cells is the correct answer to “Photovoltaic cells are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 21 of 40
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Where is the Nuclear Fuel Complex of India situated?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hyderabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hyderabad is the correct answer to “Where is the Nuclear Fuel Complex of India situated”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 22 of 40
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X-rays, now used daily in medicine for diagnosis, were discovered by
Correct Answer: Option A — Wilhelm Roentgen
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Wilhelm Roentgen is the correct answer to “X-rays, now used daily in medicine for diagnosis, were discovered by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 23 of 40
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Which one of the following is a nuclear research reactor operated by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dhruva
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Dhruva is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is a nuclear research reactor operated by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 24 of 40
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Atomic mass of an element is equal to the sum of number of
Correct Answer: Option B — protons and neutrons only
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protons and neutrons only is the correct answer to “Atomic mass of an element is equal to the sum of number of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 25 of 40
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Nuclear Fusion' is the process of combining of two or more light nuclei. What is the required temperature (approximately) for nuclear fusion?
Correct Answer: Option A — 100 million K
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100 million K is the correct answer to “Nuclear Fusion' is the process of combining of two or more light nuclei. What is the required temperature (approximately) for nuclear fusion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 26 of 40
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The Atomic Energy Institute in Mumbai was renamed in honor of which Indian nuclear physicist?
Correct Answer: Option C — Homi Jehangir Bhabha
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Homi Jehangir Bhabha is the correct answer to “The Atomic Energy Institute in Mumbai was renamed in honor of which Indian nuclear physicist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following is India's first nuclear plant?
Correct Answer: Option C — Tarapur
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Tarapur is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is India's first nuclear plant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 28 of 40
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Remote-sensing device has an inbuilt source of
Correct Answer: Option D — infrared ray
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infrared ray is the correct answer to “Remote-sensing device has an inbuilt source of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 29 of 40
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X-rays are
Correct Answer: Option D — not deflected by an electric field and a magnetic field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "not deflected by an electric field and a magnetic field" is the correct answer for this question under Modern Physics.
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Question 30 of 40
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If a U 238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, the two nuclei so produced will be
Correct Answer: Option B — stable
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stable is the correct answer to “If a U 238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, the two nuclei so produced will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following particles are constituents of the nucleus?
Correct Answer: Option B — Protons and neutrons
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Protons and neutrons is the correct answer to “Which of the following particles are constituents of the nucleus”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 32 of 40
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Among the following radiations, which has the highest energy?
Correct Answer: Option B — X-ray
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X-ray is the correct answer to “Among the following radiations, which has the highest energy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 33 of 40
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Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fission reaction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fission reaction is the correct answer to “Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following statements are true? 1. All radioactive elements decay exponentially with time. 2. Half-life time of radioactive elements is the time required for one-half of the radioactive atoms to disintegrate. 3. Age of the earth can be determined by radioactive dating. 4. Half-life time of a radioactive element is fifty percent of its average life period. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are true? 1. All radioactive elements decay exponentially with time. 2. Half-life time of radioactive elements is the time required for one-half of the radioactive atoms to disintegrate. 3. Age of the earth can be determined by radioactive dating. 4. Half-life time of a radioactive element is fifty percent of its average life period. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 35 of 40
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The important nuclear fuel available in India in abundance is
Correct Answer: Option B — Thorium
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Thorium is the correct answer to “The important nuclear fuel available in India in abundance is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 36 of 40
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Positive rays are very identical to
Correct Answer: Option A — α-particle rays
Detailed Academic Explanation:
α-particle rays is the correct answer to “Positive rays are very identical to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 37 of 40
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The minimum energy required for the emission of photoelectron from a metal is called
Correct Answer: Option A — work function
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work function is the correct answer to “The minimum energy required for the emission of photoelectron from a metal is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 38 of 40
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Waves that are required for long distance wireless communication are
Correct Answer: Option C — radiowaves
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radiowaves is the correct answer to “Waves that are required for long distance wireless communication are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 39 of 40
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The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days; it means there will be
Correct Answer: Option C — Decay of $$\frac{3}{4}$$ part of substance in 20 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decay of $$\frac{3}{4}$$ part of substance in 20 days is the correct answer to “The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days; it means there will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
Question 40 of 40
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According to the Rutherford's Atomic Model, the electrons inside the atom are
Correct Answer: Option B — not stationary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
not stationary is the correct answer to “According to the Rutherford's Atomic Model, the electrons inside the atom are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Modern Physics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Modern Physics
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