Nuclear Power Plants Mcqs
This set of Mechanical engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on study of “ Nuclear Power Plants ”. These questions are chosen from a collection of most authoritative and best reference books on Mechanical engineering. Our aim is to prepare an individual for competitive exams like NTS, GAT, ECAT, University and College entrance exams, Jobs and interviews. One should practice our MCQS to assimilate Nuclear Power Plants comprehensively.
17. In nuclear fission each neutron that causes fission releases_______________?
No new neutron
At least one new neutron
One new neutron
More than one new neutrons
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18. Which of the following particles is the lightest__________________?
Nucleus
Electron
Proton
Meson
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19. In fast breeder reactors___________________?
Any type of moderator can be used
Graphite is used as the moderator
Heavy water is used as the moderator
Moderator may or may not be used
Moderator is dispensed with
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20. Ferrite material is____________________?
The most fissionable material
The basic fuel for nuclear paints
Basic raw material for nuclear plants
The material which absorbs neutrons and undergoes spontaneous changes leading to the formation of fissionable material
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21. The energy required to be applied to a radioactive nucleus for the emission of a neutron is________________?
1 MeV
2.4 MeV
4.3 MeV
7.8 MeV
22. The commonly used material for shielding is__________________?
Lead or concrete
Lead and tin
Graphite or cadmium
Thick galvanised sheets
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23. Reflector in nuclear plants is used to________________?
Return the neutrons back into the core
Shield the radioactivity completely
Check polllution
Conserve energy
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24. The number of isotopes of hydrogen are _________________?
1
2
U
3
25. The nuclear power plant at Tarapur has the following reactor________________?
Fast breeder
Pressurised water
Boiling water
Sodium graphite
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26. Ideally the neutron flux in reactor should be__________________ ?
Maximum in center and zero at side
Maximum at side and zero in center
Uniform throughout
Zero throughout
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27. U238 will undergo fission by_________________?
High energy (fast) neutrons alone
Low energy (slow) neutrons alone
Either fast or slow neutrons
Medium energy neutrons
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28. Boiling water reactor uses the following as moderator, coolant and working fluid________________?
Ordinary fluid
Heavy water
Molten lead
Hydrogen gas
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29. The first unclear power plant in India is located at____________________?
Kota
Kalapakkam
Tarapur
Baraeilly
30. U235 will undergo fission by__________________?
High energy (fast) neutrons alone
Low energy (slow) neutrons alone
Either fast or slow neutrons
Medium energy neutrons
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