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General Physics Previously Asked Questions: Nuclear Physics
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1. The atomic power plant which became active recently is located at
2. Among the following radiations, which has the highest energy?
3. Which of the following nuclear power plants has the highest total installed capacity?
4. With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements.
1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Currect (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal Technology, but not for Photovoltaics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Radioactive element which has been found to have large reserves in India is
6. Which one of the following is used as the coolant in the 'Fast Breeder Test Reactor' at Kalpakkam?
7. Which statement is not associated with nuclear fission?
8. 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. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
9. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
10. Which one of the following is India's first nuclear plant?
11. India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
12. Which one of the following is the source of renewable energy in stars?
13. Which one of the following element is used in solar cells?
14. A radioactive substance has a halflife of four months. Three-fourth of the substance would decay in
15. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
16. The fuel used in Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Kalpakkam is
17. Who is present director of 'BARC'?
18. The Nuclear doctrine of India contains
19. A breeder reactor is that which
20. Which one of the following cannot be used as a nuclear fuel?
21. Kalpakkam is famous
22. Which one of the following is not radioactive?
23. Which one of the following is used as moderator in a nuclear reactor?
24. What are the links between Dhruva, Purnima and Cirus?
25. Which of the following is used in the preparation of Nuclear bombs?