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  1. Which of the following reactors is operated at high neutron flux and low power level ?

  2. A.
    Breeder reactor.
    B.
    Research reactor.
    C.
    Heterogeneous reactor.
    D.
    Liquid metal (e.g., molten sodium) cooled reactor.

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  3. Uranium percentage in monazite sand is about

  4. A.
    0.01
    B.
    0.25
    C.
    1.2
    D.
    7

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  5. Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for

  6. A.
    power generation.
    B.
    treatment of certain diseases.
    C.
    initiating nuclear fission and fusion.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

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  7. In a homogeneous nuclear reactor, the __________ are mixed together.

  8. A.
    fuel & coolant
    B.
    fuel & moderator
    C.
    coolant & moderator
    D.
    none of these

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  9. Nucleus of 92U235 contains __________ protons.

  10. A.
    92
    B.
    235
    C.
    143
    D.
    325

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  11. Which of the following radiations is the least penetrating ?

  12. A.
    α-rays
    B.
    β-rays
    C.
    γ-rays
    D.
    X-rays

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  13. β-rays emission in radioactive disintegration is always accompanied by the emission of

  14. A.
    γ-rays
    B.
    α-rays
    C.
    neutrons
    D.
    none of these

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  15. Hydrogen differs from deuterium in __________ properties.

  16. A.
    radioactive
    B.
    physical
    C.
    chemical
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c)

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  17. Both tritium and deuterium have the same number of

  18. A.
    neutrons
    B.
    electrons
    C.
    protons
    D.
    nucleons

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  19. Nuclear power generation capacity in India is

  20. A.
    3000 MW.
    B.
    10000 MW.
    C.
    more than hydroelectric power generation capacity.
    D.
    more than thermal power generation capacity.

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