Electricity and Magnetism UPSC Questions

Electricity and Magnetism MCQ Questions

13.
When current is switched on in a room heater, _______ is converted into _________
A.
Electric energy, heat energy
B.
Electric energy, Light energy
C.
Heat energy, Light energy
D.
Heat energy, electric energy
ANSWER :
A. Electric energy, heat energy
14.
What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices ?
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A.
bluetoth used 2.4 GHz radio frequency band where as Wi - Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band
B.
bluethooth is used for wirless local area networks (WLAN) only . Where as Wi - Fi is used for wireless wide area networks (WWAN) only
C.
when information is transmitted between two devices using bluetooth technology, the devices have to be in the line of sight of each other , but when Wi - Fi technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other
D.
The statements (a) and (b) given above are correct in this context.
ANSWER :
A. bluetoth used 2.4 GHz radio frequency band where as Wi - Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band
15.
Which of the following is correct for the symbol of battery
(i) Longer line in the symbol of an electric cell represents positive terminal
(ii) Shorter line in the symbol of an electric cell represents negative terminal
A.
(i) only
B.
(ii) only
C.
both (i) and (ii)
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
C. both (i) and (ii)
16.
An electric charge will experience a force if an ______ is applied
A.
Electric Field
B.
Magnetic Field
C.
Both (a) & (b)
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
A. Electric Field
17.
Which of the following is correct while making a battery of two cells
(i) The positive terminal of one battery is connected to the negative terminal of other battery
(ii) The positive terminal of one battery is connected to the positive terminal of another battery
A.
(i) only
B.
(ii) only
C.
All the above
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
A. (i) only
18.
GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?
I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A.
I, II and III
B.
I only
C.
II and III only
D.
I and II only
ANSWER :
D. I and II only