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  1. Assertion (A): When a photoconductive device is exposed to light, its bulk resistance increases.

    Reason (R): When exposed to light, electron hole pairs are generated in the photoconductive device.

  2. A.
    Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
    B.
    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
    C.
    A is true but R is false
    D.
    A is false but R is true

  3. As comparated to an ordinary p-n diode, the extent of impurity atoms in a tunnel diode

  4. A.
    is more
    B.
    is less
    C.
    may be more or less
    D.
    is almost the same

  5. In active filter circuits, inductances are avoided mainly because they

  6. A.
    are always associated with some resistance
    B.
    are bulky and unsuitable for miniaturisation
    C.
    are non-linear in nature
    D.
    saturate quickly

  7. When a p-n-p transistor is operating in active region, the current in the n region is due to

  8. A.
    only holes
    B.
    only electrons
    C.
    mainly holes
    D.
    mainly electrons

  9. In a JFET

  10. A.
    drain current is very nearly equal to source current
    B.
    drain current is much less than source current
    C.
    drain current may be equal to or less than source current
    D.
    drain current may be even more than source current

  11. Consider the following statements: The function of oxide layer in an IC device is to

    1. mask against diffusion or non implant
    2. insulate the surface electrically
    3. increase the melting point of silicon
    4. produce a chemically stable protective layer
    Of these statements:

  12. A.
    1, 2, 3 are correct
    B.
    1, 3, 4 are correct
    C.
    2, 3, 4 are correct
    D.
    1, 2, 4 are correct

  13. An extrinsic semiconductor sample has 6 billion silicon atoms and 3 million pentavalent impurity atoms. The number of electrons and holes is

  14. A.
    3 million each
    B.
    6 billion each
    C.
    3 million free electrons and very small number of holes
    D.
    3 million holes and very small number of free electrons

  15. In a reverse biased p-n junction, the reverse bias is 4V. The junction capacitance is about

  16. A.
    0.1 F
    B.
    4 μF
    C.
    10 nF
    D.
    20 pF

  17. Photoconductive devices uses

  18. A.
    metallic conductors
    B.
    good quality insulators
    C.
    semiconductors
    D.
    either (a) or (c)

  19. Assertion (A): Oxide coated cathodes are very commonly used.

    Reason (R): Work function of oxide coated cathode is 1 eV whereas it is 4.5 eV for pure tungsten.

  20. A.
    Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
    B.
    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
    C.
    A is true but R is false
    D.
    A is false but R is true