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Engineering & Architecture Admissions MCQ & Objective Questions

Engineering & Architecture Admissions play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring students in India. With the increasing competition in entrance exams, mastering MCQs and objective questions is essential for effective exam preparation. Practicing these types of questions not only enhances concept clarity but also boosts confidence, helping students score better in their exams.

What You Will Practise Here

Key concepts in Engineering Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics relevant to architecture and engineering
Important definitions and terminologies in engineering disciplines
Essential formulas for solving objective questions
Diagrams and illustrations for better understanding
Conceptual theories related to structural engineering
Analysis of previous years' important questions

Exam Relevance

The topics covered under Engineering & Architecture Admissions are highly relevant for various examinations such as CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. Students can expect to encounter MCQs that test their understanding of core concepts, application of formulas, and analytical skills. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that require selecting the correct answer from given options, as well as assertion-reason type questions that assess deeper comprehension.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Misinterpreting the question stem, leading to incorrect answers.
Overlooking units in numerical problems, which can change the outcome.
Confusing similar concepts or terms, especially in definitions.
Neglecting to review diagrams, which are often crucial for solving problems.
Rushing through practice questions without understanding the underlying concepts.

FAQs

Question: What are the best ways to prepare for Engineering & Architecture Admissions MCQs?
Answer: Regular practice of objective questions, reviewing key concepts, and taking mock tests can significantly enhance your preparation.

Question: How can I improve my accuracy in solving MCQs?
Answer: Focus on understanding the concepts thoroughly, practice regularly, and learn to eliminate incorrect options to improve accuracy.

Start your journey towards success by solving practice MCQs today! Test your understanding and strengthen your knowledge in Engineering & Architecture Admissions to excel in your exams.

JEE Main

Q. If a circuit has a total resistance of 5Ω and a current of 3A, what is the voltage across the circuit?

A. 10V
B. 15V
C. 5V
D. 20V

Solution

Using Ohm's law, V = I * R = 3A * 5Ω = 15V.

Correct Answer: B — 15V

Q. If a circuit has a total voltage of 10V and a total current of 2A, what is the total resistance in the circuit?

A. 5Ω
B. 10Ω
C. 15Ω
D. 20Ω

Solution

Using Ohm's Law (R = V/I), total resistance R = 10V/2A = 5Ω.

Correct Answer: A — 5Ω

Q. If a circuit has a total voltage of 24V and two resistors of 6Ω and 3Ω in series, what is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2A
B. 3A
C. 4A
D. 6A

Solution

Total resistance R_total = 6Ω + 3Ω = 9Ω. Current I = V/R = 24V / 9Ω = 2.67A.

Correct Answer: B — 3A

Q. If a circuit has a total voltage of 24V and two resistors of 8Ω and 4Ω in series, what is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 1A
B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Solution

Total resistance R_total = 8Ω + 4Ω = 12Ω. Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 24V/12Ω = 2A.

Correct Answer: B — 2A

Q. If a circuit has a total voltage of 30V and a total resistance of 15Ω, what is the total current in the circuit?

A. 1A
B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Solution

Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 30V/15Ω = 2A.

Correct Answer: C — 3A

Q. If a circuit has a voltage of 24 volts and a current of 6 amperes, what is the resistance?

A. 4 Ω
B. 6 Ω
C. 8 Ω
D. 12 Ω

Solution

Using Ohm's Law, R = V / I = 24 V / 6 A = 4 Ω.

Correct Answer: C — 8 Ω

Q. If a circuit has a voltage of 30V and a total resistance of 10Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2A
B. 3A
C. 4A
D. 5A

Solution

Using Ohm's law, I = V/R = 30V/10Ω = 3A.

Correct Answer: C — 4A

Q. If a circuit has two branches with resistances of 4Ω and 8Ω, what is the total current if the voltage across the branches is 12V?

A. 1A
B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Solution

For the 4Ω branch, I1 = V/R1 = 12V / 4Ω = 3A. For the 8Ω branch, I2 = V/R2 = 12V / 8Ω = 1.5A. Total current = I1 + I2 = 3A + 1.5A = 4.5A.

Correct Answer: B — 2A

Q. If a circular loop of radius R carries a current I, what is the magnetic field at the center of the loop according to Ampere's Law?

A. μ₀I/2R
B. μ₀I/4R
C. μ₀I/R
D. μ₀I/πR

Solution

The magnetic field at the center of a circular loop is given by B = (μ₀I)/(2R).

Correct Answer: A — μ₀I/2R

Q. If a circular loop of radius R carries a current I, what is the magnetic field at the center of the loop?

A. μ₀I/2R
B. μ₀I/4R
C. μ₀I/R
D. μ₀I/8R

Solution

Using Ampere's Law, B = μ₀I/2R at the center of a circular loop.

Correct Answer: A — μ₀I/2R

Q. If a coil with a resistance of 10 ohms has an induced EMF of 20 volts, what is the induced current?

A. 2 A
B. 0.5 A
C. 10 A
D. 20 A

Solution

Using Ohm's law (I = V/R), the induced current I = 20V / 10Ω = 2 A.

Correct Answer: A — 2 A

Q. If a concave lens has a focal length of -10 cm, what is the nature of the image formed when the object is placed at 5 cm?

A. Real and inverted
B. Virtual and upright
C. Real and upright
D. Virtual and inverted

Solution

Concave lenses always produce virtual and upright images.

Correct Answer: B — Virtual and upright

Q. If a concave lens has a focal length of -10 cm, what is the nature of the image formed when an object is placed at 5 cm from the lens?

A. Real and inverted
B. Virtual and upright
C. Real and upright
D. Virtual and inverted

Solution

Concave lenses always produce virtual and upright images.

Correct Answer: B — Virtual and upright

Q. If a concave lens has a focal length of -15 cm, what is its power?

A. -6.67 D
B. 6.67 D
C. -15 D
D. 15 D

Solution

Power (P) = 1/f = 1/(-0.15) = -6.67 D.

Correct Answer: A — -6.67 D

Q. If a concave lens has a focal length of -20 cm, what is the nature of the image formed when an object is placed at 30 cm from the lens?

A. Real and inverted
B. Virtual and upright
C. Real and upright
D. Virtual and inverted

Solution

For a concave lens, the image formed is virtual and upright when the object is placed beyond the focal length.

Correct Answer: B — Virtual and upright

Q. If a concave lens has a focal length of -20 cm, what is the nature of the image formed when an object is placed at 30 cm?

A. Real and inverted
B. Virtual and upright
C. Real and upright
D. Virtual and inverted

Solution

The image formed by a concave lens is virtual and upright when the object is placed beyond the focal length.

Correct Answer: B — Virtual and upright

Q. If a concave mirror has a radius of curvature of 20 cm, what is its focal length?

A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm

Solution

The focal length (f) of a concave mirror is half the radius of curvature (R). Therefore, f = R/2 = 20 cm / 2 = 10 cm.

Correct Answer: B — 10 cm

Q. If a conductor is moved perpendicular to a magnetic field, what is the effect on the induced EMF?

A. It is maximized
B. It is minimized
C. It becomes zero
D. It fluctuates

Solution

The induced EMF is maximized when the conductor moves perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.

Correct Answer: A — It is maximized

Q. If a conductor moves through a magnetic field, what is the induced EMF dependent on?

A. The speed of the conductor and the strength of the magnetic field
B. The length of the conductor only
C. The temperature of the conductor
D. The type of material of the conductor

Solution

The induced EMF is dependent on the speed of the conductor and the strength of the magnetic field it moves through.

Correct Answer: A — The speed of the conductor and the strength of the magnetic field

Q. If a convex lens has a focal length of 15 cm, what is the power of the lens?

A. +2.5 D
B. +5 D
C. +10 D
D. +15 D

Solution

Power (P) is given by P = 1/f (in meters). Thus, P = 1/0.15 = +6.67 D.

Correct Answer: B — +5 D

Q. If a current of 2 A flows through a resistor of 5 ohms, what is the voltage across the resistor?

A. 5 V
B. 10 V
C. 15 V
D. 20 V

Solution

Using Ohm's law, V = I * R = 2 A * 5 ohms = 10 V.

Correct Answer: B — 10 V

Q. If a current of 3 A flows through a resistor of 5 ohms, what is the voltage across the resistor?

A. 15 V
B. 10 V
C. 5 V
D. 20 V

Solution

Using Ohm's law, V = I * R = 3 A * 5 ohms = 15 V.

Correct Answer: A — 15 V

Q. If a current-carrying wire is bent into a circular loop, what is the direction of the magnetic field at the center of the loop according to the Biot-Savart Law?

A. Out of the plane of the loop
B. Into the plane of the loop
C. Clockwise
D. Counterclockwise

Solution

According to the right-hand rule applied to the Biot-Savart Law, the magnetic field at the center of a circular loop of current is directed out of the plane of the loop.

Correct Answer: A — Out of the plane of the loop

Q. If a cyclist is moving at a constant speed and exerts a force of 200 N, what is the power output if the speed is 5 m/s?

A. 1000 W
B. 500 W
C. 200 W
D. 400 W

Solution

Power can be calculated using P = F * v. Here, F = 200 N and v = 5 m/s. Thus, P = 200 N * 5 m/s = 1000 W.

Correct Answer: A — 1000 W

Q. If a cyclist travels at 15 km/h and a pedestrian walks at 5 km/h, how much faster is the cyclist than the pedestrian?

A. 5 km/h
B. 10 km/h
C. 15 km/h
D. 20 km/h

Solution

Difference in speed = 15 - 5 = 10 km/h.

Correct Answer: B — 10 km/h

Q. If a damped oscillator has a damping ratio of 0.5, what type of damping does it exhibit?

A. Underdamped
B. Critically damped
C. Overdamped
D. None of the above

Solution

A damping ratio (ζ) < 1 indicates underdamped motion.

Correct Answer: A — Underdamped

Q. If a damped oscillator has a mass of 5 kg, a spring constant of 20 N/m, and a damping coefficient of 1 kg/s, what is the natural frequency of the system?

A. 1 Hz
B. 2 Hz
C. 3 Hz
D. 4 Hz

Solution

Natural frequency (ω_n) = √(k/m) = √(20/5) = √4 = 2 Hz.

Correct Answer: B — 2 Hz

Q. If a die is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?

A. 1/6
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/4

Solution

The numbers greater than 4 on a die are 5 and 6. There are 2 favorable outcomes out of 6 total outcomes. Therefore, P(number > 4) = 2/6 = 1/3.

Correct Answer: B — 1/3

Q. If a disc rolls without slipping on a flat surface, what is the relationship between its linear velocity v and angular velocity ω?

A. v = rω
B. v = 2rω
C. v = 1/2 rω
D. v = 3rω

Solution

For rolling without slipping, the linear velocity v is equal to the radius r times the angular velocity ω, hence v = rω.

Correct Answer: A — v = rω

Q. If a drop of liquid is placed on a flat surface, what shape will it take due to surface tension?

A. Square
B. Flat
C. Sphere
D. Cylinder

Solution

Due to surface tension, a drop of liquid will take the shape of a sphere, as this shape has the minimum surface area for a given volume.

Correct Answer: C — Sphere

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