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.
Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the galvanometer shows a current, which of the following statements is true?
A.
The bridge is balanced.
B.
The bridge is unbalanced.
C.
The resistances are equal.
D.
The potential difference is zero.
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Solution
If the galvanometer shows a current, it indicates that the bridge is unbalanced.
Correct Answer:
B
— The bridge is unbalanced.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the galvanometer shows a deflection, what does it indicate?
A.
The bridge is balanced
B.
The bridge is unbalanced
C.
The resistances are equal
D.
The current is zero
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Solution
A deflection in the galvanometer indicates that the bridge is unbalanced, meaning the ratios of the resistances are not equal.
Correct Answer:
B
— The bridge is unbalanced
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the galvanometer shows zero deflection, what can be inferred about the current?
A.
No current flows
B.
Current flows through the galvanometer
C.
Current is maximum
D.
Current is minimum
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Solution
Zero deflection indicates that no current flows through the galvanometer.
Correct Answer:
A
— No current flows
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the galvanometer shows zero deflection, what does it indicate?
A.
The bridge is balanced
B.
The bridge is unbalanced
C.
The current is zero
D.
The resistances are equal
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Solution
Zero deflection in the galvanometer indicates that the bridge is balanced.
Correct Answer:
A
— The bridge is balanced
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the known resistances are 5Ω and 10Ω, what is the unknown resistance if the bridge is balanced with a 15Ω resistor?
A.
7.5Ω
B.
10Ω
C.
12.5Ω
D.
15Ω
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Solution
Using the balance condition R1/R2 = R3/R4, we find R4 = (R2 * R3) / R1 = (10 * 15) / 5 = 30Ω.
Correct Answer:
C
— 12.5Ω
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances in one arm is 2:3 and in the other arm is 4:5, what is the condition for the bridge to be balanced?
A.
2/3 = 4/5
B.
2/3 = 5/4
C.
3/2 = 5/4
D.
3/2 = 4/5
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Solution
For the bridge to be balanced, the ratios must be equal. Thus, 2/3 should equal 4/5, which is not true.
Correct Answer:
A
— 2/3 = 4/5
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances in one arm is 2:3 and in the other arm is 4:5, what can be said about the bridge?
A.
Balanced
B.
Unbalanced
C.
Cannot be determined
D.
Short-circuited
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Solution
The bridge is unbalanced because the ratios 2:3 and 4:5 are not equal.
Correct Answer:
B
— Unbalanced
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances P and Q is 2:3 and the ratio of resistances R and S is 4:5, what can be said about the bridge?
A.
Balanced
B.
Unbalanced
C.
Cannot be determined
D.
Short-circuited
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Solution
The bridge is unbalanced because the ratios of the resistances do not match.
Correct Answer:
B
— Unbalanced
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances R1 and R2 is equal to the ratio of R3 and R4, what can be said about the bridge?
A.
The bridge is balanced.
B.
The bridge is unbalanced.
C.
The current through the galvanometer is maximum.
D.
The potential difference across the galvanometer is maximum.
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Solution
When R1/R2 = R3/R4, the bridge is balanced, meaning no current flows through the galvanometer.
Correct Answer:
A
— The bridge is balanced.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances R1 to R2 is equal to the ratio of R3 to R4, what can be concluded?
A.
The bridge is balanced.
B.
The current through the galvanometer is maximum.
C.
The potential difference across the galvanometer is maximum.
D.
The resistances are equal.
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Solution
When R1/R2 = R3/R4, the bridge is balanced, meaning no current flows through the galvanometer.
Correct Answer:
A
— The bridge is balanced.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of resistances R1 to R2 is equal to the ratio of R3 to R4, what can be said about the bridge?
A.
The bridge is balanced.
B.
The bridge is unbalanced.
C.
The current through the galvanometer is maximum.
D.
The potential difference across the galvanometer is maximum.
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Solution
When R1/R2 = R3/R4, the bridge is balanced, meaning no current flows through the galvanometer.
Correct Answer:
A
— The bridge is balanced.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the ratio of the resistances in one arm is 2:3 and in the other arm is 4:5, what is the condition for the bridge to be balanced?
A.
2/3 = 4/5
B.
2/3 = 5/4
C.
3/2 = 5/4
D.
3/2 = 4/5
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Solution
For a Wheatstone bridge to be balanced, the ratio of the resistances must be equal. Here, 2/3 is not equal to 4/5.
Correct Answer:
A
— 2/3 = 4/5
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistance P is increased, what effect does it have on the balance condition?
A.
Bridge remains balanced
B.
Bridge becomes unbalanced
C.
Bridge becomes short-circuited
D.
Bridge becomes open-circuited
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Solution
Increasing resistance P will disturb the balance condition, making the bridge unbalanced.
Correct Answer:
B
— Bridge becomes unbalanced
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistance R2 is decreased, what effect does it have on the balance condition?
A.
It will balance the bridge.
B.
It will unbalance the bridge.
C.
It has no effect.
D.
It will increase the current.
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Solution
Decreasing R2 will disturb the balance condition, causing the bridge to become unbalanced.
Correct Answer:
B
— It will unbalance the bridge.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistance R2 is doubled, what effect does it have on the balance condition?
A.
It remains balanced.
B.
It becomes unbalanced.
C.
It requires R4 to be halved.
D.
It requires R1 to be doubled.
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Solution
Doubling R2 will change the ratio R1/R2, thus unbalancing the bridge.
Correct Answer:
B
— It becomes unbalanced.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistance R4 is adjusted to achieve balance, what does this imply about the other resistances?
A.
They are equal.
B.
They are in series.
C.
They are in parallel.
D.
They maintain a specific ratio.
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Solution
Adjusting R4 to achieve balance implies that the other resistances maintain a specific ratio.
Correct Answer:
D
— They maintain a specific ratio.
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistances are 1Ω, 2Ω, 3Ω, and 6Ω, is the bridge balanced?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Only if R4 is adjusted
D.
Only if R3 is adjusted
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Solution
The bridge is not balanced because 1/2 is not equal to 3/6.
Correct Answer:
B
— No
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistances are P = 5Ω, Q = 10Ω, R = 15Ω, what is the value of S for balance?
A.
7.5Ω
B.
10Ω
C.
12.5Ω
D.
15Ω
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Solution
Using the balance condition P/Q = R/S, we find S = (Q*R)/P = (10*15)/5 = 30Ω.
Correct Answer:
C
— 12.5Ω
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the resistances are R1 = 2Ω, R2 = 3Ω, R3 = 4Ω, what is the value of R4 for balance?
A.
6Ω
B.
8Ω
C.
12Ω
D.
1.5Ω
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Solution
For balance, R4 must be 6Ω since 2/3 = 4/6.
Correct Answer:
A
— 6Ω
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Q. In a Wheatstone bridge, if the supply voltage is 12V and the bridge is balanced, what is the voltage across each arm?
A.
6V each
B.
12V each
C.
4V each
D.
8V each
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Solution
In a balanced Wheatstone bridge, the voltage divides equally across the two arms, so each arm would have 6V if the total is 12V.
Correct Answer:
A
— 6V each
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Q. In a zero-order reaction, how does the rate change with respect to concentration?
A.
Increases linearly
B.
Decreases linearly
C.
Remains constant
D.
Increases exponentially
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Solution
In a zero-order reaction, the rate is constant and does not depend on the concentration of reactants.
Correct Answer:
C
— Remains constant
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Q. In a zero-order reaction, if the rate constant k is 5 mol/L/s, how long will it take for the concentration to decrease from 2 mol/L to 0 mol/L?
A.
0.4 s
B.
0.5 s
C.
0.6 s
D.
0.8 s
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Solution
For a zero-order reaction, time = (initial concentration - final concentration) / k = (2 - 0) / 5 = 0.4 s.
Correct Answer:
C
— 0.6 s
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Q. In a zero-order reaction, the rate of reaction is independent of which of the following?
A.
Concentration of reactants
B.
Temperature
C.
Catalyst
D.
All of the above
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Solution
In a zero-order reaction, the rate of reaction is independent of the concentration of reactants.
Correct Answer:
A
— Concentration of reactants
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Q. In amplitude modulation (AM), what does the amplitude of the carrier wave represent?
A.
The frequency of the modulating signal
B.
The phase of the modulating signal
C.
The information signal
D.
The power of the carrier wave
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Solution
In AM, the amplitude of the carrier wave varies in accordance with the amplitude of the modulating signal, which carries the information.
Correct Answer:
C
— The information signal
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Q. In amplitude modulation (AM), what does the carrier wave represent?
A.
The information signal
B.
The frequency of the modulated signal
C.
The average power of the signal
D.
The high-frequency signal that carries the information
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Solution
In AM, the carrier wave is a high-frequency signal that carries the information signal by varying its amplitude.
Correct Answer:
D
— The high-frequency signal that carries the information
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the capacitive reactance is greater than the inductive reactance, the circuit is said to be:
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
Neutral
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Solution
If capacitive reactance (X_C) is greater than inductive reactance (X_L), the circuit is capacitive.
Correct Answer:
C
— Capacitive
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the current lags the voltage by 30 degrees, what is the type of load?
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
None of the above
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Solution
If the current lags the voltage, it indicates an inductive load, as inductors cause the current to lag behind the voltage.
Correct Answer:
B
— Inductive
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the current lags the voltage by 30 degrees, what type of circuit is it?
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
None of the above
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Solution
If the current lags the voltage, it indicates an inductive circuit, where the current phase is behind the voltage phase.
Correct Answer:
B
— Inductive
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the current lags the voltage by 30 degrees, what type of load is present?
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
None of the above
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Solution
If the current lags the voltage, it indicates the presence of an inductive load, as inductors cause the current to lag behind the voltage.
Correct Answer:
B
— Inductive
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Q. In an AC circuit, if the current lags the voltage by 45 degrees, what is the type of load?
A.
Resistive
B.
Inductive
C.
Capacitive
D.
None of the above
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Solution
If the current lags the voltage, it indicates an inductive load, as inductors cause the current to lag behind the voltage.
Correct Answer:
B
— Inductive
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