Nuclear Power Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Nuclear Power Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Basic Chemical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Nuclear Power Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q141.
Hydrogen differs from deuterium in __________ properties.

a.

radioactive

b.

physical

c.

chemical

d.

all (a), (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (b).physical
Q142.
Both tritium and deuterium have the same number of

a.

neutrons

b.

electrons

c.

protons

d.

nucleons

Discuss
Answer: (a).neutrons
Q143.
Uranium ore is mined & concentrated in India at

a.

Jadugoda(Jharkhand)

b.

Kota (Rajasthan)

c.

Tuticorin (Tamilnadu)

d.

Talchar (Orissa)

Discuss
Answer: (a).Jadugoda(Jharkhand)
Q144.
Which of the following factors is the most important in the site selection for a nuclear power plant ?

a.

Absence of earthquake prone zone in nearby areas.

b.

Abundant availability of water.

c.

Remotely located from residential areas.

d.

Proximity to fuel source.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Absence of earthquake prone zone in nearby areas.
Q145.
A fast breeder reactor

a.

uses natural uranium as fuel.

b.

does not require a moderator.

c.

both (a) and (b).

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (b).does not require a moderator.
Q146.
Heavy water has maximum density at __________ °C.

a.

4

b.

11.6

c.

0

d.

18.6

Discuss
Answer: (b).11.6
Q147.
Ceramic nuclear metals compared to solid nuclear metals have

a.

higher melting points.

b.

low strength at high temperature.

c.

more chances of radiation damage.

d.

poorer corrosion resistance.

Discuss
Answer: (a).higher melting points.
Q148.
Pick out the wrong statement.

a.

Atoms with same number of nucleons but different number of protons are called isobars.

b.

Atoms with same number of protons but different number of nucleons are called isoters.

c.

Out of α, β, and γ-rays, the one having maximum penetration power are γ-rays.

d.

The product formed by emission of α-particle has mass number less by 4 units than the parent nuclide.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Atoms with same number of protons but different number of nucleons are called isoters.
Q149.
Which of the following is the most harmful for the human being ?

a.

β-rays

b.

X-rays

c.

γ-rays

d.

ultra violet rays

Discuss
Answer: (c).γ-rays
Q150.
Heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a coolant, because it.

a.

acts both as an efficient coolant as well as a moderator.

b.

can be heated to a higher temperature without pressurizing.

c.

is less prone to radiation damage.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
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