Electricity
1)What is the SI unit of electric current?
A. Volt
B. Ohm
C. Ampere
D.Watt
2) What type of circuit allows current to flow through multiple paths?
A. Series Circuit
B. Parallel Circuit
C. Open Circuit
D.Short Circuit
3) The device is used to measure electric current?
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Ohmmeter
D.Galvanometer
4) SI unit of resistance?
A. Ampere
B. Watt
C. Volt
D.Ohm
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5) What is the name of the law that states V=IR?
A. Newton's Law
B. Ohm's Law
C. Faraday's Law
D.Coulomb's Law
6) Which material is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Plastic
B. Rubber
C. Copper
D.Wood
7) The device is used to protect circuits from excessive current?
A. Capacitor
B. Fuse
C. Transformer
D.Battery
8) What type of electricity flows in one direction only?
A. Alternating Current(AC)
B. Direct Current(DC)
C. Pulsating Current
D.Neutral Current
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9) When the length of the wire increases then its
resistance____________
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D.Becomes Zero
10) What if the function of a battery in an electric circuit?
A. Reduce current
B. Store charge
C. Provide voltage
D.Increases resistance
11) What happens when a circuit is open?
A. Current flows
B. Voltage increases
C. No current flows
D.Resistance becomes zero
12) Which unit is used to measure electrical power?
A. Volt
B. Ampere
C. Joule
D.Watt
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13) ______ electrical component stores electrical energy?
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D.Fuse
14) What type of circuit has only one path for current?
A. Series circuit
B. Parallel circuit
C. Short circuit
D.Open circuit
15) The unit of electric charge?
A. Watt
B. Coulomb
C. Ohm
D.Tesla
16) Electricity used in homes were _____________
A. Direct Current(DC)
B. Alternating Current(AC)
C. Static electricity
D.Pulsating Current
17) Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Transformer
D.Resistor
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18) What happens when a bulb is added to a series circuit?
A. Brightness increases
B. Brightness Decreases
C. No effect
D.Circuit stops working
19) The total resistance ___________ when resistors are added in
parallel?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D.Becomes Zero
20) Which of the following mentioned below is a source of direct
current?
A. Battery
B. Generator
C. Transformer
D.Inverter
21) The purpose of an electric switch?
A. Increase resistance
B. Control the flow of current
C. Store energy
D.Change voltage
22) The conductor's resistance _______ when its thickness increases?
A. Increases
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B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D.Becomes Zero
23) The role of a transformer is to
A. Store energy
B. Increase or decrease voltage
C. Measure resistance
D.Convert AC to DC
24) The Current __________ in a circuit when the resistance
increases?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D.Double
25) The energy unit used by electricity companies to bill consumers?
A. Watt
B. Ampere
C. Kilowatt-hour
D.Joule
26) The device used to measure voltage?
A. Ammeter
B. Voltmeter
C. Ohmmeter
D.Transformer
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27) When two similar electric charges are brought close?
A. They attract each other
B. They repel each other
C. No effect
D.They merge
28) Which metal is commonly used for electrical wiring?
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Gold
D.Zinc
29) The purpose of an insulator in an electrical circuit?
A. Allows current to flow
B. Blocks current flow
C. Increases voltage
D.Converts energy
30) The electric current _____________ if voltage is doubled and
resistance remains constant?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D.Becomes zero
31) Assertion(A): A fuse is connected in series with an electrical
appliance.
Reason(R): A fuse prevents excessive current from flowing through the
appliance by melting when current exceeds a safe limit.
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A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A And R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D.A is false, but R is true
32) Assertion(A): A parallel circuit is used in household wiring.
Reason(R): In a parallel circuit, if one appliance fails, others also fail.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D.A is false, but R is true
33) Assertion(A): Copper is preferred over aluminum for electrical
wiring.
Reason(R): Copper has higher resistance and lower conductivity than
aluminum.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D.A is false, but R is true
34) Consider the following statements about resistance:
1) Resistance increases with an increase in length of the conductor.
2) Resistance decreases with an increase in the cross-sectional area.
3) Resistance is independent of material of the conductor.
4) Resistance is measured in ohms.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
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D.1,2,3 and 4
35) Consider the following statements regarding electric current:
1) Electric current is the flow of electric charge.
2) The SI unit of current is the ampere.
3) Current always flows from lower potential to higher potential.
4) Current in metals is due to the flow of electrons.
Which statements are correct?
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 1,2,3 and 4
D.1,2 and 4
36) Consider the following statements about electric power:
1) Electric power is the product of current and voltage.
2) Its SI unit is the kilowatt.
3) Power is inversely proportional to resistance when voltage is
constant.
4) Electric power can be measured in watt-hour.
Which statements are incorrect?
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 2 only
D.4 only
37)Match the following:
A) Fuse - 1) Stores electrical energy
B) Capacitor - 2) Converts AC to DC
C) Transformer - 3) Protects circuits from overload
D) Rectifier - 4) Changes voltage levels
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A. 3 1 4 2
B. 2 3 1 4
C. 4 1 2 3
D.1 2 3 4
38) Which of the following statements is correct?
1) Electric current is measured using a voltmeter
2) A rheostat is used to measure using a voltmeter
3) A short circuit occurs when current flows through an unintended
low-resistance path.
4) A series circuit allows current to flow through multiple paths.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
39) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
1) A transformer works on direct current.
2) Electrical energy is measured in kilowatt-hours.
3) The resistance of a conductor increases with temperature.
4) Ohm's law states that voltage is directly proportional to current.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
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40) Which statement is correct regarding household electrical circuits?
1) The entire house is wired in series.
2) If one appliance fails, all other appliances stop working.
3) Parallel circuits are used to ensure independent operation of
appliances.
4) current remains the same in all branches of a parallel.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
41) Which of the following statements about transformers is correct?
1) A transformer can work on DC and AC.
2) A step-down transformer increases voltage.
3) A transformer changes voltage using electromagnetic induction.
4) The core of a transformer is made of plastic.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D.4
42) The law which states that the total current entering a junction is
equal to the total current leaving the junction?
A. Ohm's law
B. Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
C. Kirchhoff's Current Law
D.Faraday's Law
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43) A 60W bulb and a 100W bulb are connected in series to a 230V
supply. Which bulb will glow dimmer?
A. 60W
B. 100W
C. Both will glow equally
D.Neither will glow
44) Why are thick copper wires used for power transmission?
A. They reduce resistance and power loss
B. They increase voltage
C. They store electrical energy
D.They block current fluctuations
45) Which of the following devices converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy?
A. Transformer
B. Generator
C. Motor
D.Resistor
46) The primary purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit is to:
A. Store electrical energy
B. Convert AC to DC
C. Increase resistance
D.Measure Voltage
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47) A 10V battery is connected across a 5 ohm resistor. What is the
current flowing through the resistor?
A. 0.5A
B. 2A
C. 5A
D.10A
48) Which property of an electric wire determines its resistance?
A. Only length
B. Only thickness
C. Both length and thickness
D.Neither length nor thickness
49) What is the purpose of a circuit breaker in an electrical system?
A. Increase circuit flow
B. Convert DC to AC
C. Protect the circuit from overloading
D.Reduce energy consumption
50) Why is tungsten used as the filament in electric bulbs?
A. It has a low melting point
B. It does not conduct electricity
C. It emits a bright light and has a high melting point
D.It increases battery life
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