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Electrical Materials
YEAR 2001
MCQ 1
Total number of electrons that can be accommodated in various

electron states in a valence band of a given solid is equal to
(A) atomic number of the solid
(B) half the number of atoms in the solid
(C) the number of atoms in the solid
(D) twice the number of atoms in the solid
MCQ 2
Consider the following properties pertaining to an alloy used as a

precision resistor :
1. Uniform resistance
2. Stable resistance
3. Zero or low temperature coefficient of resistivity
Which of these properties are desirable?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3 (D) 2 and 3
MCQ 3
By inserting a slab of dielectric material between the plates of a

parallel plate capacitor, the energy stored in the capacitor has
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increased three times. The dielectric constant of the material is

(A) 9 (B) 3
(C) 1/3 (D) 1/9
MCQ 4
When a dielectric is subjected to an alternating electric field of

angular frequency 'ω' , its power loss is proportional to
(A) ω (B) ω2
(C) 1/ω (D) 1/ω2
MCQ 5
For a given dielectric, with increase in temperature the ionic

polarizability
(A) increases (B) decreases
(C) remains same (D) fluctuates
MCQ 6
A piezoelectric crystal has an Young’s modulus of 130 GPa. The

uniaxial stress that must be applied to increase its polarization from
500 to 510 Cm− 2 is
(A) 1.171 GPa (B) 1.182 GPa
(C) 2.6 GPa (D) 2.55 GPa
MCQ 7
When temperature of a conductor is approaching zero Kelvin, the

mean free path of the free electrons in the conductor is proportional
to
(A) T (B) T 3
(C) (1/T) 1/3 (D) 1/T 3
MCQ 8
In a conductor of size 20 mm # 10 mm # 10 mm , the wavelength of

the slowest moving free electron is
(A) 5 mm (B) 10 mm
(C) 20 mm (D) 40 mm
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MCQ 9
The conductivity of a conducting material on being subject to critical
magnetic field changes to
(A) normal state
(B) unstable state
(C) temperature-independent state
(D) temperature-dependent state
MCQ 10
A large value of the exchange interaction energy in a ferromagnetic
material implies
(A) Large saturation magnetization
(B) High Curie temperature
(C) High melting point
(D) Large diamagnetic susceptibility
MCQ 11
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(A) Copper : Diamagnetic
(B) Sodium : Anti ferromagnetic
(C) Iron : Ferromagnetic
(D) Ferrite : Ferrimagnetic
MCQ 12
Ferromagnetic behaviour is shown by those transition metals where
the ratio of the atomic diameter to 3d orbital diameter is
(A) in the range of 0.5 to 1
(B) in the range of 1 to 1.5
(C) in the range of 1.5 to 2
(D) greater than 2
MCQ 13
Ferrites can be considered as mixed oxides of metals A and B having
inverse spinel structure. Their formula can be written as
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(A) ABO 2 (B) A 2 BO 2

(C) AB 2 O 3 (D) AB 2 O 4
MCQ 14
Match List I (Magnetic materials) with List II (Main applications)

and select the correct answer :
List I List II
a NI-Zn ferrite 1. Recording head
b Co-Sm alloy 2. Permanent Magnets
c Yttrium Iron Garnet 3. Audio & TV transformers
d Mg-Zn ferrite 4. Memory cores
5. Microwave isolators
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 4 5 2
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 2 5 4
(D) 1 4 3 2
MCQ 15
For a semiconductor, which one of the following statements is not

correct ?
(A) When an electron and a hole recombine, energy must be liberated
(B) Electrons in the conduction band can acquire a net acceleration
from a field because there are empty energy levels available
(C) An electron in the valence band cannot be accelerated by the
field unless there are empty energy levels available
(D) Holes cannot be accelerated by the field unless there are empty
energy levels available
MCQ 16
Consider the following statements :

Extrinsic semiconductors show high electrical conductivity because
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the impurities are

1. of high conductivity
2. highly mobile
3. highly charged
Which of these statements are not correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3 (D) 1,2 and 3
MCQ 17
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :
List I List II
a Ga-As 1. Integrated circuit
b Nichrome 2. Laser
c Quartz 3. Busbar
d Si 4. Heating element
5. Oscillator
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 5 1
(B) 1 5 3 2
(C) 2 5 3 1
(D) 1 4 5 2
MCQ 18
Consider the following energy-momentum ^E − kvh curves labelled as

1, 2, 3 and 4 of different semiconductors :
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Sets of direct and indirect gap curves are respectively

(A) (1, 2) and (3, 4) (B) (1, 4) and (2, 3)
(C) (1, 3) and (2, 4) (D) (2, 3) and (1, 4)
MCQ 19
Match List I (p-n junction devices) with List II (Application) and

select the correct answer :
List I List II
a Zener Diode 1. Fast switching circuits
b Pin Diode 2. Microwave switches
c Tunnel Diode 3. Local oscillators for radars
d Varactor Diode 4. Frequency converters
5. Voltage regulators
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 5 2 1 4
(B) 1 2 5 4
(C) 5 3 1 2
(D) 1 3 5 2
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MCQ 20
Assuming the Fermi level E f to be independent of temperature, E f

may be defined as the level with an occupancy probability of
(A) 0% (B) 50%
(C) 75% (D) 100%
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MCQ 21
Which of the following has the greatest mobility ?

(A) Positive ion (B) Negative ion
(C) Electron (D) Hole
MCQ 22
Match List I (Type of the material) with List II (Name of the

material) and select the correct answer :
List I List II
a Ferroelectric material 1. Permalloy
b Piezoelectric material 2. BaTiO 3 ceramic
c Soft magnetic material 3. KH 2 PO 4
d Hard magnetic material 4. Tungsten steel
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 23
On the application of the field E , the modified field due to polarization

P in solids and liquids having cubic symmetry is given by
(A) E + P (B) E − P
ε0 ε0
(C) E + P (D) E − P
3ε0 3ε0
MCQ 24
The complex dielectric constant of a material is given by the expression

:
ε = ε' − jε''
If a parallel plate capacitor with area ‘A’ and separation ‘d’ is formed
with this material as a dielectric, the loss factor will be
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(A) (Aε') / (dε'') (B) ε''/ε'

−1
(C) tan [(Aε') / (dε'')] (D) tan− 1 [(dε'') / (Aε')]
MCQ 25
At optical frequencies, the major contribution to the total polarization
comes from
(A) space charge polarization
(B) orientational polarization
(C) ionic polarization
(D) electronic polarization
MCQ 26
Which of the following insulating materials has the least affinity for
moisture ?
(A) Cotton (B) Paper
(C) Asbestos (D) Mica
MCQ 27
Which one of the following statements is not true ?
(A) Superconductors show perfect diamagnetism
(B) Superconductors have almost zero resistivity
(C) The external magnetic field has no effect on superconductors
(D) Entropy increases on going from super conducting state to normal
state
MCQ 28
The transition temperature of Mercury at which it becomes super
conductive is
(A) 4.12c F (B) 4.12c C
(C) 4.12 K (D) 41.2 K
MCQ 29
de Broglie wavelength associated with a material particle is
(A) inversely proportional to its energy
(B) directly proportional to its momentum
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(C) directly proportional to its energy

(D) inversely proportional to its momentum
MCQ 30
Which one of the following materials can not be used for permanent
magnets ?
(A) Alnico (B) Barium Ferrite
(C) Carbon-Steel (D) Iron-Cobalt alloy
MCQ 31
Upto about 4% silica is added in iron to be used as a soft magnetic

material. The major reason for this is to
(A) increase permeability of the material
(B) increase electrical resistivity of the material
(C) increase the coercive force
(D) increase the saturation flux density
MCQ 32
Which of the following is piezoelectric material ?

(A) Quartz (B) Silica sand
(C) Corundum (D) Polystyrene
Direction : The following 4 items consist of two statements, one
labelled as ‘Assertion A’ and the other labelled as ‘Reason R’. You are
to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion
A and the Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers
to these items using the codes given below and mark your answer
sheet accordingly.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of
A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 33
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Assertion (A) : A doped semiconductor will behave as a perfect

insulator at zero Kelvin but its electrical conductivity will rise if the
temperature is slowly increased above zero Kelvin.
Reason (R) : The rise in electrical conductivity is mainly, due to
increased ionization as the temperature is raised above zero Kelvin.
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MCQ 34
Assertion (A) : Energy released when an electron jumps from a higher

to a lower level is usually in the form of photons.
Reason (R) : Energy released when an electron jumps from a higher
to a lower level is absorbed by the nucleus.
MCQ 35
Assertion (A) : Lepidolite type mica is unsuitable for electric

insulation.
Reason (R) : Lepidolite is hard and brittle.
MCQ 36
Assertion (A) : Glazing is done on ceramic insulators to make the

surface smooth and non-absorbent.
Reason (R) : Moisture from the atmosphere can collect on the surface
discontinuities on a ceramic and result in electrical breakdown.
MCQ 37
The forbidden energy gap in silicon at 300 K is

(A) 1.41 eV (B) 1.1 eV
(C) 0.785 eV (D) 0.72 eV
MCQ 38
With an increase in temperature, the Fermi level in an intrinsic

semiconductor
(A) moves closer to the conduction band edge
(B) moves closer to the valence band edge
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(C) moves into the conduction band

(D) remains at the centre of the forbidden gap
MCQ 39
Which one of the following is not true for Sulphur hexafluoride gas ?
(A) It is electronegative in nature
(B) It has high dielectric strength
(C) It is non-toxic
(D) It is highly inflammable
MCQ 40
Which one of the following materials has the highest dielectric
strength ?
(A) Polystyrene (B) Marble
(C) Cotton (D) Transformer oil
MCQ 41
The losses in a dielectric subject to an alternating electric field are
determined by
(A) Real part of the complex dielectric constant
(B) Imaginary part of the complex dielectric constant
(C) Absolute value of the complex dielectric constant
(D) Ratio of the magnitudes of the real and imaginary parts of the
complex dielectric constant
MCQ 42
In a solid or liquid dielectric with externally applied electric field, as
the interatomic distance increases the internal field Ei ,
(A) Increases
(B) Decreases
(C) Remains unaltered
(D) Increases or decreases based on temperature
MCQ 43
According to Wiedemann-Franz law the ratio of thermal conductivity
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to electrical conductivity of a conductor of

(A) Independent of temperature
(B) Directly proportional to temperature
(C) Inversely proportional to temperature
(D) Inversely proportional to square of temperature
MCQ 44
Which one of the following statements is correct for four-point probe
method of determining resistivity ?
(A) The sample must be extrinsic
(B) The current source is connected to the two inner probes
(C) One probe point must inject minority carriers
(D) Current flow only in a small area of the sample
MCQ 45
The average drift velocity Vd of electrons in a metal is related to
electric field E and collision time T as
(A) Vd = Qe ET/me (B) Vd = me Qe T
(C) Vd = me Qe T/2E (D) Vd = Qe Et/2me
MCQ 46
Susceptibility of a diamagnetic material is
1. Negative
2. Positive
3. Dependent on the temperature
4. Independent on the temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 4
(C) 1 and 4 (D) 2 and 3
MCQ 47
Match List I (Magnetic Materials) with List II (Applications) and
select the correct answer :
List I List II
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a Silicon Steel 1. Current transformer

b Ferrite 2. Power transformer
c Alnico 3. Permanent magnet
4. High frequency transformer
Codes :
a b c
(A) 1 2 3
(B) 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 4
(D) 2 4 3
MCQ 48
The development of barrier potential in the depletion zone of a p-n
junction is consequent to
(A) Diffusion of majority carriers across junction
(B) Drift of minority carriers across junction
(C) Generation of minority carriers due to thermal energy
(D) Initial flow of conduction current
MCQ 49
The current flow in a certain p-n junction at room temperature 300
K is 2 # 10− 7 A when a large reverse bias voltage is applied. The
current flowing when a forward bias of 0.1 V is applied will be
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(A) 2 # 10− 7 exp ; 1.6 # 10 − 23 # 0.1 E
1.38 # 10 # 300
− 19
(B) 2 # 10− 7 # ;− 1.6 # 10− 23 # 0.1E
1.38 # 10 # 300
− 23
(C) 2 # 10− 7 ;− 1.38 # 10 # 300
1.6 # 10− 19 # 0.1 E
− 23
(D) 2 # 10− 7 # ;1.38 # 10− 19 # 300 E
1.6 # 10 # 0.1
MCQ 50
On which of the following factors does the electrical conductivity of
a semiconductor depend ?
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1. Carrier concentration
2. Carrier mobility
3. Sign of the carrier
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3 (D)1, 2 and 3
MCQ 51
An intrinsic semiconductor at a temperature of absolute zero behaves

like an insulator because of
(A) Non-availability of free electrons
(B) Non-recombination of electrons with holes
(C) Low drift velocity of free electrons
(D) Low (almost zero) electron energy
MCQ 52

E nf and E fp are the energies of the Fermi levels on the n and p sides
of p-n junction diode, respectively. They will vary with applied bias
as follows :
1. E nf = E fp with no bias applied
2. E nf increases and E fp decreases with forward bias
3. E nf decreases and E fp increases with reverse bias
4. E nf decreases and E fp increases with forward bias
5. E nf increases and E fp decreases with reverse bias
(A) 1, 4 and 5 (B) 2 and 3
(C) 4 and 5 (D)1, 2 and 3
MCQ 53
Match List I (Thyristors) with List II (Symbols) and select the

correct answer :
List I List II
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Codes :
A B C D
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
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MCQ 54
On which of the following factors does the value of critical current

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density in a superconductor depend ?

(A) Temperature
(B) Applied magnetic field
(C) Temperature and applied magnetic field
(D) Silsbee’s rule
MCQ 55
Match List I (Materials) with List II (Equation/rule) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
a Dielectric material 1. Debye equation material
b Ferromagnetic 2. Curie-Weiss law material
c Conductors 3. Matthiessen’s rule
d Superconductor 4. Meissner effect
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 56
A dielectric material has the real part of the dielectric constant (εr ')
as 4 and its loss tangent is 0.004. What is the complex dielectric
constant (εr *) represented by ?
(A) 4 + j0.016 (B) 4 − j0.016
(C) 4 + j0.001 (D) 4 − j0.001
MCQ 57
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below :
List I List II
a Larmon frequency 1. χ = C/ ^T − θh
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b Bohr magnetron 2. B = μ0 ^H + M h
c Magnetic induction 3. eh/4πm
d Curie-Weiss law 4. eB/2m
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
MCQ 58
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
(A) Vacuum can act as a dielectric material
(B) Piezoelectric materials can act as transducers
(C) Quartz crystal is a ferroelectric material
(D) The dielectric constant of dielectrics depends on the frequency of
the applied field
MCQ 59
Which one of the following is the temperature below which certain
material are anti-ferromagnetic and above which they are paramagnetic
?
(A) Curie temperature (B) Neel temperature
(C) Transition temperature (D) Weiss temperature
MCQ 60
Match List I (Type of the material) with List II (Name of the material)
and the select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
a Ferroelectric 1. Rochelle salt
b Soft magnetic 2. Alnico
c Hard magnetic 3. Permalloy
d Semiconductor 4. Ga-As
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Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 1 3 4 2
MCQ 61
Which one of the following statements is correct ? A ferrite core has
lower specific eddy current loss compared to an iron core because the
iron core has
(A) higher electrical resistance (B) lower electrical resistance
(C) higher permeability (D) lower permeability
MCQ 62
In which one of the following ways can the Hall voltage across an
impurity semiconductor crystal be increased ?
(A) By increasing the thickness of the crystal
(B) By increasing the concentration of impurity atoms in the crystal
(C) By increasing the width of the crystal
(D) By increasing the current flowing through the crystal
MCQ 63
Which one of the following statements is correct ? The Hall coefficient
of an intrinsic semiconductor is
(A) positive (B) negative
(C) zero (D) infinite
sheet accordingly.
(A) Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation of A
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A
MCQ 64
Assertion (A) : An intrinsic semi-conductor has low electrical

conductivity. Hence, it is normally not used in the device fabrication
without doping.
Reason (R) : Its electrical resistivity can be increased by raising its
temperature.
MCQ 65
Assertion (A) : An electric or mechanical input makes the flux jump

from one superconductor to another, generating large direct currents.
Reason (R) : The electric resistivity of superconductors depends upon
the magnetic field.
MCQ 66
Assertion (A) : Cryotron is a switch constructed out of super

conducting materials.
Reason (R) : Switching action is characteristic of superconductors
only.
MCQ 67
Assertion (A) : Soft magnetic material is used in making

electromagnets.
Reason (R) : Soft magnetic materials have a high coercive field.
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MCQ 68
What are the materials which exhibit electric polarization even in the
absence of an applied electric field called ?
(A) Ferromagnetic (B) Paramagnetic
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(C) Ferroelectric (D) Anti-ferroelectric
MCQ 69
The magnetic field at which a super-conductor remains in its super

conducting state at a temperature less than the transition temperature
is
(A) Zero
(B) Greater than the critical field corresponding to the given
temperature
(C) Less than the critical field corresponding to the given temperature
(D) Equal to the critical field corresponding to the transition
temperature
MCQ 70
Consider the following statements regarding magnetic materials :

1. Relative permeability of water is 0.99999 and that of oxygen is
1.00002; hence water is dia-magnetic and oxygen is para-magnetic
material.
2. Ferrimagnetic material has no eddy current loss.
3. Permalloy and Alnico are two examples of hard magnetic
materials.
4. The magnetisation and applied electric field in ferro-magnetic
materials are related non-linearly.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 71
The hysteresis loop for the material of the core of a transformer

should be
(A) Short and narrow (B) Tall and narrow
(C) Short and wide (D) Tall and wide
MCQ 72
All magnetic materials lose their magnetic properties when

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(A) Cooled to low temperature

(B) Heated to high temperature
(C) Kept in an aluminium box
(D) Kept in vacuum
MCQ 73
The electrical conductivity of a semiconductor increases with increase

in temperature because
(A) The mobility of the carriers increases
(B) The carrier concentration increases
(C) Both carrier concentration and mobility increase
(D) Thermal energy of electrons increases
MCQ 74
Which one of the following is not a permanent magnetic material ?

(A) Chromium steel (B) Silicon iron
(C) Cobalt steel (D) Alnico
MCQ 75
In metals, resistivity is composed of two parts :

One part is characteristic of the particular substance. The other part
is due to
(A) Applied voltage (B) Crystal imperfections
(C) Applied magnetic field (D) Supplied thermal energy
MCQ 76
Fermi level in a p-type semiconductor lies close to

(A) The top of the valence band
(B) The bottom of the Valence band
(C) The top of the conduction band
(D) The bottom of the conduction band
MCQ 77
Above the Curie temperature, ferro-magnetic materials behave like

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(A) Paramagnetic (B) Diamagnetic

(C) Anti-ferromagnetic (D) Ferrimagnetic
MCQ 78
Match List I (Insulating Material) with List II (Application) and
select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
a Steatite 1. Ceramic capacitor
b Rutile (Titanium dioxide) 2. Piezoelectric application
c Barium titanate 3. Insulating materials for machine
windings
d Teflon 4. High frequency insulator
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 2 3 4 1
MCQ 79
Match List I (Magnetic Material) with List II (Order of Susceptibility)
and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
a Diamagnetic 1. . 10+ 5
b Paramagnetic 2. . 10− 5
c Ferromagnetic 3. .− 10− 5
Codes :
a b c
(A) 1 3 2
(B) 1 2 3
(C) 3 2 1
(D) 3 1 2
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MCQ 80
Match List I (Insulator) with List II (Application) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below :
List I List II
a Mica 1. Bushings
b Polystyrene 2. Electric wires & cables
c Porcelain 3. Low voltage capacitors
d Silicon rubber 4. Iron
5. Radio cabinets
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 4 5 1 2
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 2 5 1 4
MCQ 81
Metallic copper is a
(A) Paramagnetic substance (B) Diamagnetic substance
(C) Ferromagnetic substance (D) Ferrimagnetic substance
MCQ 82
The magnetic field required to reduce the residual magnetisation to
zero is called
(A) Retentivity (B) Coercivity
(C) Hysteresis (D) Saturation magnetisation
MCQ 83
Bohr magneton is unit of
(A) Magnetic energy
(B) Permanent dipole moment due to spin
(C) Polarisability
(D) Hysteresis loss
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MCQ 84
Magnetostriction is a phenomenon of
(A) Generation of electricity in ferro-magnetic materials
(B) Generation of magnetism in conductors
(C) Change in permeability of ferro-magnetic materials during
magnetisation
(D) Change in physical dimensions of ferromagnetic materials during
magnetisation
MCQ 85
Superconductivity is destroyed
(A) At high temperature
(B) At high magnetic field
(C) In presence of magnetic impurities
(D) In all the above cases
MCQ 86
Hall Effect can be used

(A) To find type of semiconductor (whether p or n type)
(B) To find carrier concentration
(C) To measure conductivity
(D) All of the above
Direction : The following item consist of two statements, one labelled

as ‘Assertion A’ and the other labelled as ‘Reason R’. You are to
examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion
Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to
these items using the codes given below and mark your answer sheet
accordingly.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
A
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MCQ 87
Assertion (A) : An insulator has a high value of resistivity, and

with increasing temperature the value of its resistivity decreases
exponentially.
Reason (R) : With increasing temperature, the value of the energy
band gap decreases.
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MCQ 88
When the temperature of a magnetic material is raised above the

Curie point, it becomes
(A) diamagnetic (B) paramagnetic
(C) ferromagnetic (D) ferrimagnetic
MCQ 89
Soft iron is used in the manufacture of electromagnets because of its

(A) high saturation magnetisation only
(B) low retentivity only
(C) low coercive field only
(D) high saturation magnetisation, low retentivity and low coercive
field
MCQ 90
With increase in temperature, magnetic susceptibility of a

ferromagnetic material will
(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C) increase initially and then decrease
(D) remains constant
MCQ 91
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
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List I List II
a No eddy current loss 1. Ferrimagnetic material
b Small hysteresis loss 2. Soft magnetic material
c Large hysteresis loss 3. Hard magnetic material
4. Non-ferrous material
Codes :
a b c
(A) 2 1 3
(B) 2 3 4
(C) 1 3 4
(D) 1 2 3
MCQ 92
What is the packing fraction of a BCC (body-centered cubic) unit

cell ?
(A) 3π (B) 3π
16 8
(C) 3π (D) 2π
12 8
MCQ 93
The relative dielectric constant of solid dielectrics in the alternating

field is
(A) maximum at the power frequencies and decreases to unity at
frequencies in the ultraviolet range
(B) maximum at the power frequencies and decreases to zero at
frequencies in the ultraviolet range
(C) unity at the power frequencies and increases to its maximum
value at frequencies in the ultraviolet range
(D) independent of frequency variations
MCQ 94
Width of energy bands depends on which of the following ?

(A) Temperature
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(B) Pressure
(C) Relative freedom of electrons in the crystal
(D) Mass of atom in the material
MCQ 95
Which one of the following statements is not true for a p-type

semiconductor ?
(A) Conduction is by the movement of holes in the valence band
(B) Holes constitute the majority charge carriers
(C) Fermi level lies closer to the conduction band between the
conduction and valence bands
(D) It is formed by adding an acceptor impurity to germanium
MCQ 96
Principle of Hall effect is used in the construction of which one of the

following ?
(A) Ammeter (B) Voltmeter
(C) Galvanometer (D) Gaussmeter
MCQ 97
For which one of the following materials, is the Hall coefficient zero ?
(A) Metal (B) Insulator
(C) Intrinsic semiconductor (D) Alloy
MCQ 98
What is the magnetic susceptibility χ of an ideal superconductor ?

(A) 1 (B) − 1
(C) 0 (D) Infinite
sheet accordingly.
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A
MCQ 99
Assertion (A) : A p-type Ga-As sample can be converted to a semi-

insulating substrate by doping it with chromium.
Reason (R) : Chromium increases the band gap of Ga-As.
MCQ 100
Assertion (A) : Superconductivity of a super conducting material can

be destroyed by application of an external magnetic field.
Reason (R) : If the applied magnetic field is greater than the critical
magnetic field at a given temperature which is more than the
transition temperature, superconductivity can be destroyed.
MCQ 101
With increase in applied frequency, the dielectric loss in a material

will
(A) increase (B) decrease
(C) remain constant (D) become zero
MCQ 102
Match List I (Material) with List II (Curie Temperature) and select

the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I List II
a Fe 1. 783 K
b MnOFe 2 O 3 2. 523 K
c MgOFe 2 O 3 3. 863 k
d NiOFe 2 O 3 4. 1043 K
Codes :
a b c d
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(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 3 2 1
MCQ 103
In an intrinsic semiconductor, the number of electrons is equal to the

number of holes at which temperature ?
(A) 0 K (B) 0cC
(C) High temperature (D) All temperatures
MCQ 104
Elements can reach a stable atomic structure by

(A) losing electrons only
(B) gaining electrons only
(C) losing or gaining or sharing electrons
(D) collisions between atoms
MCQ 105
The value of radiative and non-radiative lifetime of minority carriers

in a semiconductors are 50 ns and 100 ns, respectively. What is the
effective lifetime ?
(A) 12.2 ns (B) 150 ns
(C) 33.3 ns (D) 75 ns
MCQ 106
Match List I (Parameter) with List II (unit) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
a Boltzmann constant 1. farad/meter
b Permeability of free 2. cm2 /volt-second
space
c Permittivity of free 3. henry/meter
space
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d Mobility 4. cm2 /second

5. electron volt/kelvin
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 5 2 1 4
(B) 1 2 5 4
(C) 5 3 1 2
(D) 1 3 5 2
MCQ 107
III-V alloy semiconductor crystallizes in what form ?
(A) Simple cubic structure
(B) Body-centered cubic structure
(C) Zinc blende structure
(D) Wurtzite structure
YEAR 2007
MCQ 108
Assertion (A) : At absolute zero degree Kelvin temperature the
semiconductor materials behave as insulators.
Reason (R) : At absolute zero degree Kelvin temperature, there is no
energy available to generate the current carriers in the semicoductor.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
MCQ 109
Which one of the following is the Fermi function f (E) ?
(A) 1 (B) 1
1 + e(E − E )/(kT)
F
1 − e(E − E )/(kT)
F
(C) 1 (D) 1
(EF − E)/(kT) (EF − E)/(kT)
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1+e 1−e
MCQ 110
h = half centre to centre spacing, r = conductor radius and d=
permittivity of the medium. Which one of the following is equal to
the capacitance per unit length of a two-wire transmission line ?
(A) πd (B) 2π d
2 2
loge )b h l + c h 2 − 1 m3 loge )b h l + c h 2 − 1 m3
r r r r
(C) 3π d (D) 4π d
2
loge )b h l + c h2 − 1
m3 loge )b h l + c m3
h −1
r r2 r r2
MCQ 111
In which one of the following magnetic materials, is the net magnetic
moment zero ?
(A) Paramagnetic (B) Ferromagnetic
(C) Ferrimagnetic (D) Anti-ferrimagnetic
MCQ 112
What is the output voltage produced across the crystal by Hall effect,
due to ?
(A) Drop across the crystal due to current passing through it
(B) Movement of charge carriers towards one end
(C) Induced voltage by the applied magnetic field
(D) Induced voltage by the applied electric field
MCQ 113
The measurement of which one of the following will reveal the sign of
the charge carriers ?
(A) Conductivity (B) Mobility
(C) Hall coefficient (D) Diffusion constant
MCQ 114
Which one of the following is the correct statement ?
YIG and YAG are two types of crystals used extensively in technology
and are
(A) non-magnetic and magnetic, respectively
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(B) magnetic and non-magnetic, respectively

(C) both magnetic
(D) both non-magnetic
MCQ 115
Consider the following :
Applications of low permittivity ceramics include which of the
following ?
1. Suspension insulators for high voltage lines.
2. Superconductors.
3. Pin insulators for low voltage lines.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 116
What is a material with equal, anti-parallel atomic magnetic moments,
known as ?
(A) Ferrimagnetic (B) Ferrite
(C) Ferromagnetic (D) Anti-ferromagnetic
MCQ 117
A coil wound on a magnetic core is excited from an a.c. source. The
source voltage and its frequency are both doubled. What will be the
eddy current loss in the core ?
(A) Four times the original value
(B) Double the original value
(C) Same as the original value
(D) Half of the original value
MCQ 118
Match List I (Material) with List II (Properties) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
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a Superconductor at very 1. Susceptibility +ve

low temperatures
b Ferric chloride 2. Very small −ve susceptibility
c Diamond 3. Very high −ve susceptibility
d Manganese oxide 4. Susceptibility inversely
proportional to T + θ
(Here T is temperature of the material in Kelvin, θ is a constant for
a material)
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 3 1
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1
MCQ 119
Which of the following exhibit electric hysteresis ?

(A) Ferromagnetic materials only
(B) Ferroelectric materials only
(C) Ferrielectric materials only
(D) Both ferroelectric and ferrielectric materials
MCQ 120
Consider the following statements in connection with superconductors

:
1. Transition temperature of a superconductor can be reduced by
the application of a magnetic field.
2. Transition from the superconducting to normal state under the
influence of a magnetic field is irreversible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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MCQ 121
Superconducting metal in super-conducting state has relative
permeability of
(A) more than one (B) one
(C) zero (D) negative
MCQ 122
The temperature coefficient of resistance of a wire is 0.0008/cC . If
the resistance of the wire is 8 ohm at 0cC , what is the resistance at
100cC ?
(A) 8.64 ohm (B) 8.08 ohm
(C) 7.92 ohm (D) 7.20 ohm
MCQ 123
Tunnel diode is commonly used as which one of the following ?
(A) Logic memory storage device (B) FM modulator
(C) Voltage regulator (D) AM modulator
YEAR 2008
MCQ 124
Assertion (A) :Ferrites are useful at very high frequencies.
Reason (R) : Ferrites have high permeability and high resistivity.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(D) A is false but R is true.
MCQ 125
Two materials having temperature coefficient of 0.004 and 0.0004
respectively are joined in series. The overall temperature coefficient
is approximately
(A) 0.08 (B) 0.04
(C) 0.001 (D) 0.0001
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MCQ 126

During the process of magnetisation of ferromagnetic material, the
magnetic domains
(A) only expand (B) rotate first and then rotate
(C) expand first and then rotate (D) neither rotate nor expand
MCQ 127
Consider the following statements about p-n junctions :

1. p-n junction behaves as a capacitor when forward biased.
2. p-n junction has p and n type semiconductors with depletion
layer in between.
3. p-n junction has a wider depletion layer as compared to a Zener
diode.
Which of the statement given above are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3
MCQ 128

Where a p-n junction is reverse-biased, then
(A) holes and electrons move away from the junction
(B) depletion region decreases
(C) barrier breaks down
(D) minority carriers are not affected
MCQ 129
Consider the following statements about semiconductors ?

1. The forbidden energy gap in semiconductors lies between the
valence band and conduction band.
2. The forbidden energy gap in germanium at 0 K is about 0.72
eV.
3. Semiconductors have negative temperature coefficient of
resistivity.
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Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3
MCQ 130
Fermi level in a p-type semiconductor lies close to which one of the

following ?
(A) The top of the valence band
(B) The bottom of the valence band
(C) The top of the conduction band
(D) The bottom of the conduction band
MCQ 131
Match List I (Material) with List II (Application) and select the

correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
a Silicon steel 1. High frequency transformers
b Ferrites 2. Permanent magnets
c Alnico 3. Current transformers
4. Power transformers
Codes :
a b c
(A) 1 2 4
(B) 4 3 2
(C) 3 4 1
(D) 4 1 2
MCQ 132
Materials which lack permanent magnetic dipoles are known as

(A) Paramagnetic (B) Diamagnetic
(C) Ferromagnetic (D) Ferrimagnetic
MCQ 133
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Why is the core of the transformer built up of laminations ?

(A) To reduce eddy current loss
(B) For convenience of fabrication
(C) No specific advantage
(D) For increasing the permeability
MCQ 134
Which of the following is/are primary standard(s) for voltage

maintained by National Standards Laboratories ?
1. Zener diode with 1.5 V output at 20cC .
2. Nickel cadmium rechargeable cell of 1.25 V output at 20cC .
Select the correct answer using the code given above :
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
MCQ 135
The electronic polarisability of an inert gas atom is proportional to

which one of the following ?
(A) R (B) R2
(C) R3 (D) R 4
(Where R is the radius of the atom)
MCQ 136
In the case of a dielectric subjected to an alternating electric field of

frequency f , the dielectric loss is proportional to which one of the
following ?
(A) f (B) f 2
(C) 1/f (D) 1/f 2
MCQ 137

The orientational polarizability in a polyatomic gas is proportional to
(A) temperature T (B) 1/T
2
(C) T (D) independent of T
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YEAR 2009
MCQ 138
Magnetically hard materials do not posses which of the following

characteristics ?
(A) High retentivity (B) High coercivity
(C) Strong magnetic reluctance (D) Zero differential permeability
MCQ 139
Quartz and BaTiO 3 exhibit which of the following properties ?

(A) Magnetostriction (B) Ferromagnetism
(C) Piezoelectricity (D) Ferroelectricity
MCQ 140
For which one of the following materials, is the Hall coefficient zero ?
(A) Insulator (B) Intrinsic semiconductor
(C) Metal (D) Non-metal
MCQ 141

In a Hall effect experiment, the sign of Hall voltage will change if
1. Direction of applied field is changed.
2. Direction of applied magnetic field is changed.
3. Direction of both applied electric and magnetic fields are changed.
4. Direction of current is changed.
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 4 (D) 3 and 4
MCQ 142
In semiconductor strain gauges, what happens when a tensile strain

is applied ?
(A) Resistance increases in N-type of materials
(B) Resistance increases in P-type of materials
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(C) Resistance increases in both P and N-type of materials

(D) Resistance decreases in both P and N-type of materials
MCQ 143
For intrinsic GaAs, the room-temperature electrical conductivity is

10−6 (ohm m−1), the electron and hole mobilities are, respectively, 0.85
and 0.04 m2 Ns . What is the intrinsic carrier concentration ni at the
room temperature ?
(A) 1021 m−3 (B) 10−20 m−3
(C) 7.0 # 10+12 m−3 (D) 7.0 # 10−20 m−3
MCQ 144

In an n -type semiconductor
1. Fermi level lies below the donor level at room temperature (T).
2. Fermi level lies above the donor level as T " 0 .
3. Fermi level lies in valence band.
4. Fermi level remains invariant with temperature.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2, 3 only 4 (D) 1, 2 and 3
MCQ 145
A barium titanate crystal has a thickness of 2 mm. Its voltage

sensitivity is 12 # 10−3 Vm/N . It is subjected to a pressure of
0.5 MN/m2 . What is the voltage generated ?
(A) 3 V (B) 6 V
(C) 5 V (D) 12 V
MCQ 146
On which of the following factors does hysteresis loss not depend ?

(A) Magnetic field intensity (B) Frequency of the field
(C) Volume of the material (D) Neal temperature
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YEAR 2010
MCQ 147
For photo-conductors with equal electron and hole mobilities and
perfect ohmic contact at the end,s,an increase in intensity of optical
illumination results in
(A) a change in open circuit voltage
(B) a change in short circuit current
(C) decrease in resistance
(D) increase in resistance
MCQ 148
When a ferromagnetic substance is magnetized, there are small
changes in dimensions. The phenomenon is called
(A) Hysteresis (B) Magnetostriction
(C) Diamagnetism (D) Dipolar relaxation
MCQ 149
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code
given below
List I List II
a. Ferroelectric material 1. Neel temperature
b. Anti Ferroelectric material 2. Magnetostrictive transducers
c. Ferrites 3. Magnetocaloric effect
d Ferro-magnetic 4. Cannot be shaped by ordinary
matchining process
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 3 1 4 2
MCQ 150
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Consider the following statements

The coercive force can be increased by
1. Adding Cobalt because it is ferromagnetic material.
2. Adding Gold because it is a diamagnetic material.
3. Adding Super alloy
4. Space charge polarizing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 only
(C) 2 only (D) 1 and 3 only
MCQ 151
Temperature below which certain materials are anti-ferromagnetic is
called
(A) Curie temperature (B) Neel temperature
(C) Wein temperature (D) Debye temperature
MCQ 152
Electrets are the materials which are
1. having permanent electric moments
2. electromagnets
3. very similar to permanent magnet materials.
4. similar to anti-ferroelectric materials.
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 153
Magnetic susceptibility
1. depends on the nature of the magnetic material.
2. is not dependent on the relative permeability of the medium.
3. cannot be determined by measuring the force exerted on a
magnetic material when placed in a magnetic field.
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4. can be determined from M − H curve.

(A) 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (B) 1 only
(C) 1 and 4 only (D) 2 only
MCQ 154
given below the lists
List I List II
a. Enamel covering 1. Laminations
b. Insulation 2. Wires
c. Fibrous Material 3. Machines
d. Empire cloth 4. Transformers
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 3 1 4 2
MCQ 155

Factors affecting the electric loss are
1. directly proportional to the frequency so supply voltage.
2. inversely proportional to the supply frequency.
3. inversely proportional to the square of the supply voltage.
4. direct proportional to the square of the supply voltage.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 4 only (D) 1 and 4 only
MCQ 156
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Characteristic of a good insulating material are
1. Should give uniform electric and thermal properties.
2. High permittivity.
3. Low dissipation factor.
4. Low insulating resistance.
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 157
The property characteristic of ferro-electric material is

(A) Dielectric relaxation (B) Dielectric breakdown
(C) Spontaneous polarization (D) Spontaneous magnetization
MCQ 158
Consider the following statements about superconductors :

1. The temperature at which the conductor becomes a super
conductor is called transition temperature.
2. Superconductors repel magnetic flux lines.
3. All superconductors are paramagnetic materials.
4. Superconductors become normal when placed in a magnetic field
of certain critical value.
(C) 1, 2 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 159
given below the Lists :
List I List II
a. Precision work 1. Graphite
b. Rheostat 2. Nichrome
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c. Heating devices 3. Constantan

d. Brushes 4. Magnesium
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 160
In a Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP) crystal structure, if ‘a ’ and ‘c
’ represent, respectively the short and long unit cell dimensions the
(c/a) ratio should be
(A) 12.00 (B) 0.74
(C) 1.633 (D) 16.33
MCQ 161
A semiconductor has a band gap of 2 eV. The wavelength of radiation
emitted form the semiconductor when electrons and holes recombine
is
(A) 625 nm (B) 625 μm
(C) 625 mm (D) 625 cm
MCQ 162
given below the Lists :
List I List II
a. Metals 1. Are in spontaneoulsy polarize state
b. Semiconductors 2. Finite forbidden gap
c. Insulators 3. Smaller forbidden gap
d. Ferro-electric crystals 4. Partially filled bands
Codes :
a b c d
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(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 1 2 3 4
MCQ 163
The following date are obtained by measurement on gold :
Density 19.32 gm/cc
Resistivity = 2.42 μΩ/cm
Atomic weight = 197.2
The mobility of electrons in gold is
(A) 4.39 # 10−3 m2 /V sec (B) 4.39 # 10−2 m2 /V sec
(C) 4.39 m2 /V sec (D) 4.39 # 103 m2 /V sec
MCQ 164
A magnetic field B of 2T is normal to a copper strip 0.5 mm thick
carrying an electron current of 40 A. If electron density is 10.0 # 1028
per cubic metre, the voltage across the strip is micro volt is
(A) 40 (B) 30
(C) 20 (D) 10
MCQ 165
given below the lists :
List I List II
a. High conductivity materials 1. Tungsten, Carbon
b. High resistivity materials 2. Platinum, Molybdenum
c. Metal for lightly loaded 3. Aluminium, Copper
contacts
d. Materials for bimetallic 4. Iron, Nickel Constantan
strip
Codes :
a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
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(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 4 2 1 3
MCQ 166
Secondary (or Molecular) bonds are
1. The attraction forces exist between atoms or molecules.
2. Stronger than primary bonds.
3. Can be divided as electrostatic bonds.
4. Weaker than primary bonds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(C) 1 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 167
Consider the following statements referring to the statements referring
to the magnetization :
1. In solenoid magnetization is due to a surface current distribution.
2. Magnetization has its origin in circulating current.
3. The solenoid dipole is represented by an infinitesimal current
loop.
4. The magnetization is entirely solenoidal and divergent.
Which of the above statements is/are current ?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 3 only (D) 2, 3 and 4
MCQ 168
Increase in the applied reverse voltage to a p-n junction results
junction in increase in the
(A) Depletion width
(B) Barrier height
(C) Depletion width and barrier height
(D) Junction temperature
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MCQ 169
Consider the following statements with regard to manufacture of a
standard resistor :
1. The material should be of high resistivity and low temperature
coefficient.
2. Resistors are shielded against magnetic field.
3. Nickel-chromium is best suited for resistance of high value.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 3 only
Directions :
The following items consists of two statements one labelled as
‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as ‘ Reason (R)’. You are to examine
these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items
using the codes given below :
Codes :
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
MCQ 170
Assertion (A) : Ionic bonds and covalent bonds are higher than
metallic bonds.
Reason (R) : Ionic and covalent bonds are generally lower than
other primary bonds.
MCQ 171
Assertion (A) : Intrinsic semiconductors show negative Hall coefficient.
Reason (R) : The number of electrons and holes are equal in an
intrinsic semiconductor.
MCQ 172
Assertion (A) :Magnetic cores are generally used in main memory of
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a digital computer.
Reason (R) : Magnetic cores are slow and volatile.
MCQ 173
Assertion (A) : The spins within a magnetic domain are aligned

permanently below Curie temperature in a ferromagnetic material.
Reason (R) : Ferromagnetic material is magnetic only when the

domains are aligned by an external field.
MCQ 174
The Fermi function for an electron is f (E ), where E is energy Then,

the Fermi function for a hole is
(A) f (E ) (B) 1 − f (E )
(C) 1/f (E ) (D) 1 + f (E )
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