Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A solid cylinder is rolling down the inclined plane without slipping. Which of the following is correct?

Answer»

The friction FORCE is dissipative
The friction force is necessarity CHANGING
The friction force will AID rotation but hinder translation
The friction force is INCREASED if `theta` is reduced

Answer :A
2.

A converging lens of refractive index 1.5 is kept in a liquid medium having same refractive index. What would be the focal length of the lens in this medium ?

Answer»

SOLUTION :INFINITE (or POWER is ZERO).
3.

A permanet magnet

Answer»

attracts all SUBSTANCE
attracts only MAGNETIC substance
attracts magnetic substance and repels allnon-magnetic substances
attractsnon-magnetic substances and repels magnetic substances

Solution :A permanent MAGNET has large RETENTIVITY and coericivity so it attracts only magnetic substances.
4.

What is the basic difference between an analog communication system and a digital communication system?

Answer»

SOLUTION :
5.

One ampere contain _________ statampere and ________ab ampere

Answer»

SOLUTION :`3xx10^9`,1/10 AB AMPERE
6.

In a 3 dimensional space, two particles are moving with uniform speeds of 6 m//s and 8 m//s along two arbitrary curves. The speed of one particle, as observed by other can be :

Answer»

zero
`15m//s`
`13m//s`
depends upon the ACTUAL SHAPE of curves and the LOCATIONS of TWO PARTICLES at some instant.

Answer :C
7.

Two similar coils of radius R are lying concentrically with their planes at right angles to each other. The currents flowing in them are I and 2 I, respectively. The resultant magnetic field induction at the centre will be

Answer»

`(sqrt5mu_(0)I)/(2R)`
`(3mu_(0)I)/(2R)`
`(mu_(0)I)/(2R)`
`(mu_(0)I)/R`

ANSWER :A
8.

Twelve identical wires each of resistance 6 Omega are joined to from a skeleton cube. Find the resistance between the current of the same edge of the cube

Answer»


ANSWER :`3.5 OMEGA`
9.

In Young's double slit experiment if the widths of the slits are in the ratio 4 : 9, rstio of intensity of maxima to intensity of minima will be :

Answer»

`25 : 1`
`9 :4`
`3 : 2`
`81 : 16`

SOLUTION :`(W_(1))/(W_(2)) = (I_(1))/(I_(2)) = 9/4`
`therefore (a_(1)^(2))/(a_(2)^(2)) = 9/4" (a_(1))/(a_(2)) = 3/2 `
`a_(max) = a_(1) +a_(2) " a_(min) = a_(1) - a_(2)`
`therefore (I_(max))/(I_(min)) = (a_(1) + a_(2))^(2)/(a_(1) - a_(2)) = 25/1`
10.

n transparent slabs of refractive index 1.5 each having thickness 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm……….n cm are arranged one over another. A point object is seen through this combination from top with perpendicular light. If the shift of the object by combination is5 cm. Then the value of n is .

Answer»

0.5
15
0.05
0.03

Answer :B
11.

In two different experiment X-rays are incident on sodium metal and then X-rays are incident on copper.In both case stoppin potential V_(0) is measured ,stopping potential …given [(phi_(0))_(na)lt(phi_(0))_(cu)]

Answer»

will be same in both case
will be more for SODIUM metal
more for copper
will be infinite for both metal

Solution :`eV_(0)=hf-phi`
`phi_(NA)ltphi_(cu)`
`therefore V_(0NA)gtV_(0CU)`
12.

Calculate the work done in taking a charge- 2 xx 10^(-9)C from A to B via C (in diagram )

Answer»

0.2 JOULE
1.2 joule
2.2 joule
zero

Answer :B
13.

Let the XZ plane be the boundary between two transparent media. Medium 1 in Z ge 0 has a refractive index of sqrt2 and medium 2 with Z gt 0 has a refractive index of sqrt3. A ray of light in medium 1 given by the vector ,vec(A) = 6sqrt3hat(i) + 8 sqrt3hat(j) - 10hat(k) is incident on the plane of separation. The light of refraction in medium 2 is

Answer»

`45^(@)`
`60^(@)`
`75^(@)`
`30^(@)`

ANSWER :A
14.

An analyser is inclined to a polariser at an angle of 30^(@). The intensity of light emerging from the analyser is 1"/"nth of that is incident on the polariser. Then nis equal to

Answer»

`4`
`4"/"3`
`8"/"3`
`1"/"4`

Answer :C
15.

What is the direction of magnetic force ?

Answer»

SOLUTION :PERPENDICULAR to PLANE `oversettoVxxoversettoB`
16.

Distinguish between drift velocity and mobility.

Answer»

SOLUTION :
17.

When the values of inductance and capacitance in an L−C circuit are 0.5 H and 8 μF respectively then current in the circuit is maximum. The angular frequency of alternating e.m.f. applied in the circuit will be

Answer»


ANSWER :A
18.

Mention types of methods of charging the body.

Answer»

SOLUTION :A body can be CHARGED in TWO WAYS : (1) With CONTACT (2) Without contact
19.

The figure shows the energy level of certain atom. When the electron de excites from 3E to E, an electromagnetic wave of wavelength lambda is emitted. What is the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave emitted when the electron de excites from (5E)/(3) to E? .....................................3E ....................................5E // 2 .....................................E.

Answer»

`3lambda`
`2lambda`
`5lambda`
`(3lambda)/(5)`

Solution :As electron de excites from `3E to E`
`:.` hv = 3E - E
`(hc)/(lambda)=2E` ...(i)
When electron de excites from `(5E)/(3) to E`
`(hc)/(lambda.)=(5E)/(3)-E=(2)/(3)E` ...(ii)
Substituting the value of E from eqn. (i) in eqn. (ii), we get
`(hc)/(lambda)=(2)/(3)((hc)/(lambda_(2)))`
`implies lambda.=3lambda`.
20.

A thin glass prism placed in air produces minimum deviation of 4^(@) in a light ray. If the prism is immersed in water, what will be the minimum deviation produced by it ? Give .^(a)mu_(G) = 3//2 and .^(a)mu_(w) = 4//3.

Answer»


ANSWER :`1^(@)`
21.

A plane mirror is suspended vertically at the center of a large thin-walled spherical flask filled with water. The diameter of the flask is 10 inches. An observer whose eye is 35 inches from the mirror as shown in figure tries to see an image of his own eye. What is distance of the image from the eye (in inches). The effect of the thin glass walls of the flask may be neglected. Take mu_(water)=4/3

Answer»


Solution :`4/(3v)-1/(-30)=(4/3-1)/5`
`4/(3v)=1/15-1/30=1/30`
`v=40"Rightarrow u=35"`
`1/v-(4//3)/(+30)=(1-4//3)/(-5)`
`1/v-6/90+4/90`
`v=9"`
DISTANCE from observer =21"
22.

The value of barrier potential depends on :

Answer»

doping DENSITY
temperature
both
NONE

ANSWER :C
23.

An electric dipole when placed in a uniform electric field E will have minimum potential energy if the +ve direction of the dipole moment makes an angle with E:

Answer»

ZERO
`PI`
`pi/2`
`(3PI)/(2)`

ANSWER :A
24.

Light from a point source lhlls on a small area placed perpendicular to the incident light. if the area is rotated about the incident: light by an angle of ~60^@, by what fraction will the illuminance change ?

Answer»


SOLUTION :The illuminnce will not CHANGE
25.

Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole P is placed as shown. Which of the following statements is correct ?

Answer»

The dipole will not experience any FORCE.
The dipole will experience a force TOWARD right
The dipole will experience a force toward left
The dipole will experience a force upwards

Solution : The place where electric field lines are close to each other, than electric field is strong and i they are away from each other, the electric fielc is weak.
`therefore` Electric field `E_(infty)at - q gt` electric field `E_(+)` at +q Electric force, `F =QE`
`therefore F prop E (therefore q)` are same
`therefore F_(-)/F_(+) = E_(-)/E_(+)`
But `E_(-) gt E_(+)`
`therefore` Resultant force F will be in direction of `F_(-)`It means towards left.
26.

The time varying magnetic and electric fields

Answer»

They can be CREATED independently
They can EXIST independently
They are interdependent
SOMETIMES they are DEPENDENT and sometimes they are independent

Answer :C
27.

Delta"Q"=nCdTrepresents

Answer»

Change in amount of HEAT CONTAINED in a BODY as a result of temperature change
Amount of heat energy which transists from one body to other due to temperature DIFFERENCE
Both (Change in amount of heat contained in a body as a result of temperature change) and (Amount of heat energy which transits from one dody to other due to temperature difference) are CORRECT
None of these

Answer :B
28.

"Magnetic force cannot do any work". Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Answer»

SOLUTION :Yes, SINCE magnetic LORENTZ force acts perpendicular to the velocity and the magnetic FIELD, work done is zero.
29.

Ozone layer above earth's atmosphere will:

Answer»

prevent infrared RADIATIONS from SUN REACHING earth
prevent infrared RAYS reflected from earth from escaping earth's atmosphere
prevent ultraviolet rays from sun
reflect back radiowaves

Answer :A
30.

The isotope ""^(235)U decays by alpha emission with a half life of 7.0xx10^(8)y. It also decays (rarely) by spontaneous fission, and if the alpha decay did not occur, its half life due to spontaneous fission alone would be 3.0xx10^(17)y. (a) At what rate do spontaneous fission decays occurs in 1.0 g of ""^(235)U? (b) How many ""^(235)U alpha decay events are there for every spontaneous fission event?

Answer»


Answer :a. 16 FISSIONS PER DAY b. `4.3xx10^(8)`
31.

Half-life period of radium is 1600 years. Its average life period is

Answer»

3200 years
2319 years
1131 years
4800 years

Answer :B
32.

A rocket is ejecting a mass m of gases per unit time with velocity V relative to the rocket, the thrust on the rocket is:

Answer»

mV
`(mV)/(G^(2))`
mVg
`(mV^(2))/(g)`

Solution :Thrust,`F=V(dm)/(DT)=Vm.as(dm)/(dt)=m(give)`
Hence correct CHOICE is (a).
33.

The volume of 0.2 M H_2​O_2 that will be completely oxidised by 10ml of 0.3M KMnO_4 solutioninfaintly alkaline medium

Answer»

7.5 ML
22.5 ml
12.5 ml
25 ml

SOLUTION :`M_1`=0.2 M, `V_1`=? `n_1=2 to ` for `H_2O_2`
`M_2` =0.3 M , `V_2`=10 ml `n_2=3` (In slightlybasic MEDIUM `MnO_4^(-) to MnO_2` )
`M_1V_1n_1=M_2V_2n_2`
`0.2xxv_1xx2=0.3xx10xx3`
`V_1`=22.5 ml
34.

4 In an unbiased p-n junction, holes diffuse from the p-region to n-region because

Answer»

FREE electrons in the n-region ATTRACT them.
they move ACROSS the junction by the potential difference.
hole concentration in p-region is more as COMPARED to n-region.
All the above.

Answer :c
35.

Monichromatic light of wavelength 632.8 nm Is produced by a helium-neon laser.The power emitted is 9.42 mW. (b)How many photons per second,on the average ,arrive at a target irradiated by this beam ? (Assume the beam to have uniform cross-section which is less than the target area),and (c )How fast does a hydrogen atom have to travel in order to have the same moementum as that of the photon?

Answer»

SOLUTION :Here `lambda=632.8 nm=632.8xx10^(-9)m`
`P=9.42 mW=9.42xx10^(-3)W`
`h=6.63xx10^(-34)Js,c=3xx10^(8) ms^(-1)`
(a)energy of each photon,
`E=(hc)/(lambda)`
`therefore E=(6.63xx10^(-34)xx3xx10^(8))/(632.8xx10^(-9))`
`=0.031431xx10^(-17)J`
`therefore E~~3.14xx10^(-19)J`
`therefore` Momentum of each photon,
`impliesp=(h)/(lambda)`
`therefore p=(6.63xx10^(-34))/(632.8xx10^(-9))`
`therefore p=0.010477xx10^(-25)`
`therefore p~~1.05xx10^(-27) kg ms^(-1)`
(b)Let no. of photon reaching to target envery SECOND =N
P=(no. of photon N)
`P=NExx("energy of each photon E")`
`therefore N=(P)/(E)=(9.42xx10^(-3))/(3.14xx10^(-19))`
`therefore N=3x10^(16)"photon//second"`
(c )Momentum of hydrogen atom=momentum of photon,
`therefore` mv=p
`therefore v=(p)/(m)=(1.05xx10^(-27))/(1.67xx10^(-27))`
`therefore v=0.62874 therefore v~~0.63 m^(-1)`
36.

A particle is released freely from a height H. At a certain height, its kinetic energy is two times of its potential energy. Then, the height and the speed of the particle at that instant are respectively (g = acceleration due to gravity)

Answer»

`H/3,sqrt((2gH)/3)`
`H/3,2sqrt((GH)/3)`
`(2H)/3,sqrt((2gH)/3)`
`(H)/3,sqrt(2gH)`

Solution :
If particle FALLS by a distance X, then
`KE=1/2mv^(2)=1/2m(2GX)=mgx`
`PE=mg(H-x)`
As, `KE=2(PE)rArrmgx=2mg(H-x)rArrx=(2H)/3`
So, height of particle is `H-x=H/3`.
Speed of particle at `H/3` distance = `sqrt(2g((2H)/3))=2sqrt((gH)/3)`
37.

What function of the rodioactive cobalt nuclei whose half-life is 71.3 days decays during a month?

Answer»

Solution :We CALCULATE `LAMBDA` first
`lambda=(In2)/(T_(1//2))=9.722xx10^(-3)` per day
Hence
FRACTION DECAYING in a month `=1-e^(-lambda t)= 0.253`
38.

The nuclear reactor at Kaiga is a

Answer»

RESEARCH REACTOR
fusion reactor
 BREEDER reactor
power reactor.

Answer :D
39.

Whentheconvex side of the plano - convex lens is silvered, it behaves like:

Answer»

CONCAVE mirror of focal length `(f)/(2)`
Convex mirror of focal length `(f)/(2)`
Concave mirror of focal length `(R )/(2mu)`
Convexmirror of focal length `(R )/(2mu)`.

Solution : `(1)/(f) = (mu - 1) ((1)/( R) - (1)/(oo)) = (mu - 1)/(R )`
and `f_(m) = (2)/(R_(m)) = (2)/(R )`
Now `"" (1)/(F) = (2)/(f) + (1)/(f_(m)) = 2((mu-1)/(R)) + (2)/(R )`
`(1)/(F) = (2mu)/(R) (+ve)`
`THEREFORE "" F = (R )/(2mu)`
Mirror is convex mirror of
`F = (R )/(2mu)`.
40.

A narrow beam of thermal neutrons is attenuated eta= 360 time s after passing through a cadmium plate of thickness d= 0.50mm. Determine the effective corss-section of interaction of these neutrons with cadmium nuclei.

Answer»

Solution :We have the relation
`(1)/(eta)=e^(-nsigma)`
Here`(1)/(eta)=` attentution factor
`n=` no. of `Cd` nuclei PER UNIT volume
`SIGMA=` effective cross section
`d=` thickness of the plate
Now `n=(rhoN_(A))/(M)`
`(RHO=` density, `M=` Molar weight of `Cd, N_(A)=` AVOGADRO number.)
Thus `sigma=(M)/(rhoN_(A)d)In eta = 2.53kb`
41.

A magician during a show makes a glass lens with n = 1.47 disappear in a through of liquid. What is the refractive index of the liquid ? Couldthe liquid be water ?

Answer»

SOLUTION :The refractive index of the liquid must be equal to 1.47 in ORDER to make the lens disappear. This means `n_(1) = n_(2)`. This gives `(1)/(f) = 0 or f rarr INFTY`. This lens in the liquid will act like a plane sheet of glass. No, the liquid is not WATER. It could be glycerine .
42.

It is observed that for refraction through a prism angle of incidence i is exactly equal to the angle of deviation delta. The prism is in __________.

Answer»

SOLUTION :MINIMUM DEVIATION POSITION
43.

In an a.c. circuit an alternating voltage V = 200 sqrt(2) sin 100t volts is connected to a capacitor of capacitance 1 uF. The rms value of the current in the circuit is

Answer»

20 mA
10 mA
100 mA
200 mA

Solution :Here, `V = 200sqrt(2) sin 100 t`, HENCE `V_(m) = 200 sqrt(2) V` or `V_(rms) = (200 sqrt(2))/sqrt(2) = 200 V` and `omega = 100 s^(-1)`. As `C=1 MUF= 10^(-6)` F, Hence, `X_(C) =1/(Comega) =1/(10^(-6) xx 100) = 10^(4) Omega`
`therefore` Value of rms current `I_(rms) = V_(rms)/X_( C) =200/10^(4) = 2 xx 10^(-2) A = 20 mA`
44.

A 120 V, 60 W lamp is to be operated on 220 V, 50 Hz supply mains. Calculate what value of pure inductance which would be required so that the lamp runs on correct value of power.

Answer»


ANSWER :1.174
45.

It is now believed that protons and neutrons (which constitute nuclei of ordinary matter) are themselves built out of more elementary units called quarks. A proton and a neutron consist of three quarks each. Two types of quarks, the so called 'up' quark (denoted by u) of charge +2/3e and the down quark denoted by d) of charge (-1/3e), together with electrons build up ordinary matter. (Quarks of other types have also been found which give rise to different unusual varieties of matter.) Suggest a possible quark composition of a proton and neutron.

Answer»

Solution :Quark composition of PROTON : Suppose one proton is made up of `n_(1)`no. of up quark and `n_2` no. of down quark. Hence, Charge of one proton = `n_(1)`(charge of one up quark) +`n_2` (charge of one down quark)
`therefore e=n_(1) ((2e)/3) + n_(2) (-e/2)`..........(1)
But we are given that `n_(1) + n_(2) = 3`
`therefore n_(2) =3-n_(1)`.............(2)
From eqns. (1) and (2),
`e = n_(1) (2e)/3 + (3-n_(1)) (-e/3)`
`therefore e=(2n_(1)e)/3 - e + (n_(1)e)/3`
`therefore n_(1)e = 2e`
`therefore n_(1) -= 2`......(3)
From eqns. (2) and (3)
`n_(2) = 3-2`...........(4)
`therefore n_(2) =1`
Thus, one proton is made up of 2 up quarks and 1 down quark. Hence, quark composition of proton can be shown as "uud" where u = up quark and d = down quark.
Quark composition of one neutron : Suppose one neutron is made up of `n_(1)`no. of up quarks and `n_2` no. of down quarks. Hence, Charge of one neutron = `n_(1)`(charge of one up quark) + `n_2` (charge of one down quark)
`therefore O = n_(1) ((2e)/3) + n_(2) (-e/3)`...........(5)
But we are given that `n_(1) + n_(2) =3`
`therefore n_(2) = 3-n_(1)`........(6)
From eqn. (5) and (6)
`O = n_(1) ((2e)/3) + (3-n_(2)) (-e/3)`
`therefore n_(1) =1`...........(7)
From eqn. (6) and (7)
`n_(2) = 3-1`
`therefore n_(2) =2`...........(8)
Thus, one neutron is made up of 1 up quark and 2 down quarks. Hence, quark composition of neutron can be shown as "udd".
46.

The solar radiation spectrum shows that maximum solar intensity is near to energy hv = 1.5 eV. Answer the following: (i) Why are SI and GaAs are preferred materials for solar cells. (ii) Why CdS or CdSe are preferred materials for solar cells. (iii) Why we do not use materials like PbS (Eg ~ 0.4 eV).

Answer»

Solution :(i) For photo-excitation, hv `gt` Eg. SI has Eg. ~ 1.1 EV and for GAAS, Eg. ~ 1.53 eV.
GaAs is better than Si because of its relatively higher absorption coefficient.
(ii) If we choose CdS or CdSe, we can use only the high energy component of the solar energy for photo-conversion and a significant part of energy will be of no use.
(iii) The CONDITION `hv gt Eg`. is satisfied, but if we use Pbs, most of solar radiation will be absorbed on the top-layer of solar cell and will not reach in or near depletion region.
47.

Force of 2 kgf is applied at one end of the spring balance kept horizontal and an equal force of 2 kgf is applied at the other end in the opposite direction, Simultaneously. Then the reading on the spring balance is

Answer»

2 KG f
4 kg f
0 kg f
1 kg f

Answer :A
48.

A light source of wavelength 520nm emits 1.04 xx 10^(15)photons per second while the second source of 460nm produces 1.38 xx 10^(15) photons per second. Then the ratio of power of second source to that of first source is

Answer»

`1.00`
`1.02`
`1.5`
`0.98`

Solution :Power , `P = (E)/(t) = (nhu)/(t) = (n)/(t) xx (HC)/(lambda)`
`P_(1) = (1.04x 10^(5) xx 1240)/(520) = 2.48 xx 10^(15), P_(2) = (1.38 xx 10^(15) xx 1240)/(460) = 3.72 xx 10^(15)`
`(P_(2))/(P_(1)) = (3.72 xx 10^(15))/(2.48 xx 10^(15))= 1.5`
49.

Non-relativistic protonsmoverectinearly in the region of space where thereare unifrommutually perpendicularelectric and magneticfieldswith E = 4.0 kV//m and B = 50 mT. The trajectory of the protons lies in the plates xz (Fig) and formsan anglevarphi = 30^(@) with the x axis. Findteh pithcof the helical trajectoryalongwhich theprotonswill moveafter the electricfield is swiched off.

Answer»

Solution :When the ELECTRIC field is swichted off, the path followed by theparticlewill be helical. And pitch, `Delta l = v_(|\|) T`, (where `v_(|\|)` is the velocity of the particle, parallel to `vec(B)`, and `T`, the time PERIOD of revolution.)
`= v cos (90 - varphi) T = v sin varphi T`
`= v sin varphi (2pi m)/(aB)` (as `T = (2pi)/(qB)`) ...(1)
Now, when both the FIELDS were present , `qE = qvB sin (90 - varphi)`, as no net force was EFFECTIVE on the SYSTEM.
or, `v = (E)/(B cos varphi)` ....(2)
From (1) and (2), `Delta l =v (E)/(B) (2pi m)/(qB) tan varphi = 6 cm`.
50.

A charge 'Q' is placed at the centre of a hemispherical surface of radius 'R'. The flux of electric field due to charge 'Q', through the surface of hemisphere is

Answer»

`Q/(4epsilon_0)`
`Q/(4piepsilon_0)`
`Q/(2epsilon_0)`
`Q/(2piepsilon_0)`

ANSWER :C