Nuclear Power — Set 3
Technology · परमाणु ऊर्जा · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which isotope is used in Carbon-14 dating to determine the age of organic artifacts?
Correct Answer: D. Carbon-14
• **Carbon-14** = forms the core principle. • **14** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Carbon-12; B: Cobalt-60; C: Uranium-235.
What is 'Yellowcake' in the nuclear industry?
Correct Answer: A. Uranium ore concentrate
• **Uranium ore concentrate** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A type of reactor coolant; B: Refined Plutonium; C: Waste material from a plant.
Which unit is commonly used to measure the biological effect of ionizing radiation on human tissue?
Correct Answer: D. Sievert
• **Sievert** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Watt; B: Pascal; C: Newton.
Which part of the atom is involved in a nuclear reaction, unlike a chemical reaction?
Correct Answer: A. The Nucleus
• **The Nucleus** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Valence electrons; B: The Electron cloud; C: Inner shell electrons.
What is 'Decommissioning' of a nuclear power plant?
Correct Answer: D. The process of safely closing and dismantling a plant
• **The process of safely closing ** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Constructing a new reactor; B: Expanding the power grid; C: Refueling the reactor core.
Which radioactive isotope is widely used in medicine to treat certain types of cancer?
Correct Answer: A. Cobalt-60
• **Cobalt-60** = forms the core principle. • **60** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Carbon-12; B: Lead-206; C: Neon-20.
What is a 'Nuclear Chain Reaction'?
Correct Answer: A. A process where one fission event triggers further fissions
• **A process where one fission ev** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A series of chemical fires; B: The cooling of the reactor; C: The mining of uranium.
Which state in India is home to the Narora Atomic Power Station?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
• **Uttar Pradesh** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Gujarat; B: Rajasthan; C: Maharashtra.
What is 'Nuclear Fusion'?
Correct Answer: D. Combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus
• **Combining light nuclei to form** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Splitting an atom; B: The rust of metal; C: The burning of gas.
What is the primary role of the 'IAEA' in international diplomacy?
Correct Answer: A. Ensuring nuclear non-proliferation
• **Ensuring nuclear non-prolifera** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Promoting trade; B: Curing diseases; C: Mapping the oceans.