Nuclear Power Plant MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. A nuclear fission is initiated when the critical energy as compared to neutron binding energy of the atoms is

1. same
2. more
3. less
4. none of the above

2. A nuclear fission produces energy of following order in MeV

1. 20
2. 200
3. 2000
4. 20000

3. A nuclear unit becoming critical means

1. it is generating power to rated capacity
2. it is capable of generating much more than rated capacity
3. there is danger of nuclear spread
4. chain reaction that causes automatic splitting of the fuel nuclei has been established

4. A reactor capable of converting a ferrite material into fissile isotopes is called

1. regenerative reactor
2. fast breeder reactor
3. breeder reactor
4. boiling water reactor

5. Amongst the following, the fissionable materials are

1. U-233 and Pu-239
2. U-23i and Pu-233
3. U-235 and Pu-235
4. U-238 and Pu-239

6. Boiling water reactor employs

1. boiler
2. direct cycle of coolant system
3. double circuit system of coolant cycle
4. multi pass system

7. Breeder reactor has a conversion ratio of

1. unity
2. more than unity
3. less than unity
4. zero

8. Fast breeder reactor uses

1. boiler
2. direct cycle of coolant system
3. double circuit system of coolant cycle
4. multi pass system

9. For economical operation of a nuclear plant

1. used fuel should be reprocessed
2. moderator should be used
3. coolant should be employed
4. control rods should be used

10. Gas cooled reactor uses following materials as moderator, and coolant

1. graphite, C02
2. graphite, air
3. heavy water, C02
4. lead, H2