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  1. Pick out the wrong statement.

  2. A.
    Atoms with same number of nucleons but different number of protons are called isobars.
    B.
    Atoms with same number of protons but different number of nucleons are called isoters.
    C.
    Out of α, β, and γ-rays, the one having maximum penetration power are γ-rays.
    D.
    The product formed by emission of α-particle has mass number less by 4 units than the parent nuclide.

  3. Which of the following is the most harmful for the human being ?

  4. A.
    β-rays
    B.
    X-rays
    C.
    γ-rays
    D.
    ultra violet rays

  5. Heavy water is preferred over ordinary water as a coolant, because it.

  6. A.
    acts both as an efficient coolant as well as a moderator.
    B.
    can be heated to a higher temperature without pressurizing.
    C.
    is less prone to radiation damage.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  7. An element having large number of __________ is most easily subjected to nuclear fission.

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

  9. Coolant used in a fast breeder reactor is

  10. A.
    molten sodium
    B.
    heavy water
    C.
    ordinary water
    D.
    helium

  11. Molten sodium is used as a coolant in a fast breeder reactor, because of its

  12. A.
    excellent moderating properties.
    B.
    neutron breeding capability.
    C.
    faster heat removal capability from the core.
    D.
    capability to increase the reaction rate in the core.

  13. Neutrons have mass approximately equal to that of __________ atoms.

  14. A.
    hydrogen
    B.
    helium
    C.
    deuterium
    D.
    none of these

  15. Pressure of CO2 gas (which is a coolant) in the Calder-Hall nuclear reactor is __________ kgf/cm2 .

  16. A.
    0.2
    B.
    7
    C.
    35
    D.
    50

  17. The electric power generation cost in nuclear power plant is less than that in a coal based thermal power plant, mainly because the

  18. A.
    fuel cost per unit power generated is less.
    B.
    thermal efficiency of the former is higher.
    C.
    maintenance cost of the former is less.
    D.
    none of these.

  19. Heavy water used in the nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of neutrons is

  20. A.
    highly purified water.
    B.
    a compound of oxygen and deuterium.
    C.
    water having dissolved salts of heavy metals.
    D.
    none of these.