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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.

  3. Uranium percentage in monazite sand is about

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

  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).

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

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

  9. Nucleus of 92U235 contains __________ protons.

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

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

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

  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

  15. Hydrogen differs from deuterium in __________ properties.

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

  17. Both tritium and deuterium have the same number of

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

  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.