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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Q21.
The decay product of tritium (a beta emitter) is

a.

lithium

b.

helium

c.

deuterium

d.

hydrogen

Discuss
Answer: (b).helium
Q22.
Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal) by

a.

combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium.

b.

fusion of atoms of uranium.

c.

absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms.

d.

fission of U-235 by neutrons.

Discuss
Answer: (d).fission of U-235 by neutrons.
Q23.
The time taken for a radioactive element to reduce to 50% of its original weight is __________ years, if its half life period is 12 years.

a.

24

b.

18

c.

6

d.

36

Discuss
Answer: (b).18
Q24.
Which of the following may not need a moderator ?

a.

Candu reactor

b.

Fast breeder reactor

c.

Homogeneous reactor

d.

Pressurised water reactor

Discuss
Answer: (b).Fast breeder reactor
Q25.
The amount of a radioisotope remaining undecayed after a time equal to four times its half life, will be __________ percent.

a.

3.125

b.

6.25

c.

12.50

d.

25

Discuss
Answer: (b).6.25
Q26.
Which of the following is not, a fertile material ?

a.

Th-232

b.

U-238

c.

U-233

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).U-233
Q27.
Molten sodium (as a coolant in fast breeder reactor)

a.

can't attain high temperature at normal pressure.

b.

is not at all corrosive, even at a higher temperature.

c.

is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water.

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water.
Q28.
Final product of uranium extraction plant at Jadugoda (Bihar) is

a.

uranium

b.

uranium oxide

c.

uranium carbide

d.

magnesium diuranate

Discuss
Answer: (d).magnesium diuranate
Q29.
Which one is the radioactive isotope of hydrogen ?

a.

Deuterium

b.

Ortho-hydrogen

c.

Tritium

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).Tritium
Q30.
A homogeneous reactor is the one, in which the

a.

fissile atoms are evenly distributed throughout the mass of nuclear reactor.

b.

same substance (e.g. heavy water) is used as moderator & coolant.

c.

the fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (c).the fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material.
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