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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. In an AC circuit, if the frequency is doubled, what happens to the inductive reactance?

A. It doubles
B. It halves
C. It remains the same
D. It quadruples

Solution

Inductive reactance (X_L) is given by X_L = 2πfL. If the frequency (f) is doubled, X_L also doubles.

Correct Answer: B — It halves

Q. In an AC circuit, if the frequency is doubled, what happens to the reactance of an inductor?

A. Doubles
B. Halves
C. Remains the same
D. Quadruples

Solution

The reactance of an inductor is given by X_L = 2πfL. If frequency is doubled, reactance halves.

Correct Answer: B — Halves

Q. In an AC circuit, if the power factor is 0.5, what is the angle between voltage and current?

A. 30 degrees
B. 60 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 45 degrees

Solution

The power factor is cos(θ). If PF = 0.5, then θ = cos^(-1)(0.5) = 60 degrees.

Correct Answer: B — 60 degrees

Q. In an AC circuit, if the power factor is 1, what type of load is present?

A. Inductive
B. Capacitive
C. Resistive
D. Reactive

Solution

A power factor of 1 indicates a purely resistive load.

Correct Answer: C — Resistive

Q. In an AC circuit, if the voltage is given by V(t) = V_0 sin(ωt), what is the expression for the current through a resistor R?

A. I(t) = (V_0/R) sin(ωt)
B. I(t) = (V_0/R) cos(ωt)
C. I(t) = (R/V_0) sin(ωt)
D. I(t) = (R/V_0) cos(ωt)

Solution

For a resistor, the current is in phase with the voltage. Therefore, I(t) = V(t)/R = (V_0/R) sin(ωt).

Correct Answer: A — I(t) = (V_0/R) sin(ωt)

Q. In an arithmetic series, if the first term is 5 and the last term is 45, and there are 10 terms, what is the common difference?

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

Solution

Using the formula for the nth term: a_n = a + (n-1)d, we have 45 = 5 + 9d. Solving gives d = 4.

Correct Answer: A — 4

Q. In an electric circuit, if the voltage is 12 V and the current is 3 A, what is the power?

A. 36 W
B. 9 W
C. 4 W
D. 12 W

Solution

Power in an electric circuit is given by P = V * I. Here, P = 12 V * 3 A = 36 W.

Correct Answer: A — 36 W

Q. In an electric circuit, if the voltage is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the power?

A. It remains the same
B. It doubles
C. It quadruples
D. It halves

Solution

Power in an electric circuit is given by P = V^2/R. If V is doubled, P becomes (2V)^2/R = 4V^2/R, which is quadrupled.

Correct Answer: C — It quadruples

Q. In an endothermic reaction, the enthalpy of the products is ____ than that of the reactants.

A. higher
B. lower
C. equal
D. unpredictable

Solution

In an endothermic reaction, the enthalpy of the products is higher than that of the reactants.

Correct Answer: A — higher

Q. In an experiment, a student measures the mass of an object as 200 g with an uncertainty of ±5 g. What is the range of possible values for the mass?

A. 195 g to 205 g
B. 200 g to 210 g
C. 195 g to 210 g
D. 200 g to 205 g

Solution

Range = Measured value ± Uncertainty = 200 g ± 5 g = 195 g to 205 g.

Correct Answer: A — 195 g to 205 g

Q. In an experiment, the length of a rod is measured as 12.0 m with an uncertainty of ±0.5 m. What is the total uncertainty if the length is used in a calculation involving multiplication by 3?

A. ±1.5 m
B. ±0.5 m
C. ±0.75 m
D. ±0.25 m

Solution

Total uncertainty = 3 * (0.5 m) = ±1.5 m.

Correct Answer: A — ±1.5 m

Q. In an experiment, the mass of an object is measured as 5.0 kg with an uncertainty of ±0.2 kg. What is the absolute error?

A. 0.2 kg
B. 0.5 kg
C. 0.1 kg
D. 0.3 kg

Solution

Absolute error is the uncertainty in the measurement, which is ±0.2 kg.

Correct Answer: A — 0.2 kg

Q. In an experiment, the measured value of a voltage is 12.0 V with an uncertainty of ±0.2 V. What is the maximum possible error?

A. 0.2 V
B. 0.1 V
C. 0.5 V
D. 0.0 V

Solution

Maximum possible error is equal to the uncertainty, which is ±0.2 V.

Correct Answer: A — 0.2 V

Q. In an experiment, the voltage is measured as 12.0 V with an uncertainty of ±0.3 V. What is the absolute error in the voltage measurement?

A. 0.3 V
B. 0.25 V
C. 0.5 V
D. 0.1 V

Solution

The absolute error is given as ±0.3 V.

Correct Answer: A — 0.3 V

Q. In an experiment, the voltage is measured as 12.0 V with an uncertainty of ±0.5 V. What is the absolute error in the voltage measurement?

A. 0.5 V
B. 0.05 V
C. 5 V
D. 1 V

Solution

The absolute error is given directly as ±0.5 V.

Correct Answer: A — 0.5 V

Q. In an experiment, the voltage is measured as 12.0 V with an uncertainty of ±0.5 V. What is the maximum possible error in the voltage measurement?

A. 0.5 V
B. 0.25 V
C. 1 V
D. 0.1 V

Solution

The maximum possible error is the absolute uncertainty, which is ±0.5 V.

Correct Answer: A — 0.5 V

Q. In an ideal gas, the average kinetic energy of a molecule is directly proportional to:

A. Pressure
B. Volume
C. Temperature
D. Density

Solution

The average kinetic energy of a molecule in an ideal gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature (T) of the gas.

Correct Answer: C — Temperature

Q. In an ideal gas, the average kinetic energy of a molecule is directly proportional to which of the following?

A. Pressure
B. Volume
C. Temperature
D. Number of molecules

Solution

The average kinetic energy of a molecule in an ideal gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas, given by the formula KE_avg = (3/2)kT.

Correct Answer: C — Temperature

Q. In an ideal gas, the mean free path is defined as the average distance a molecule travels between collisions. Which factor does NOT affect the mean free path?

A. Temperature of the gas.
B. Density of the gas.
C. Size of the gas molecules.
D. Color of the gas molecules.

Solution

The mean free path is affected by temperature, density, and size of the molecules, but not by the color of the gas molecules.

Correct Answer: D — Color of the gas molecules.

Q. In an ideal gas, the pressure is directly proportional to which of the following?

A. Volume
B. Temperature
C. Number of moles
D. Density

Solution

According to Gay-Lussac's law, for a fixed amount of gas at constant volume, the pressure is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.

Correct Answer: B — Temperature

Q. In an ideal gas, the root mean square speed of the gas molecules is given by which of the following formulas?

A. v_rms = √(3RT/M)
B. v_rms = √(RT/M)
C. v_rms = √(2RT/M)
D. v_rms = √(R/M)

Solution

The root mean square speed of gas molecules is given by the formula v_rms = √(3RT/M), where R is the gas constant, T is the temperature, and M is the molar mass.

Correct Answer: A — v_rms = √(3RT/M)

Q. In an ideal gas, the volume occupied by the gas molecules is:

A. Negligible compared to the total volume
B. Equal to the total volume
C. Greater than the total volume
D. None of the above

Solution

In an ideal gas, the volume occupied by the gas molecules is considered negligible compared to the total volume of the gas.

Correct Answer: A — Negligible compared to the total volume

Q. In an ideal gas, which of the following quantities is constant during an isothermal process?

A. Pressure.
B. Volume.
C. Temperature.
D. Number of moles.

Solution

In an isothermal process, the temperature of the gas remains constant.

Correct Answer: C — Temperature.

Q. In an ideal solution, the enthalpy of mixing is:

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Varies with concentration

Solution

In an ideal solution, the enthalpy of mixing is zero, indicating no heat is absorbed or released during mixing.

Correct Answer: C — Zero

Q. In an irreversible process, the change in entropy of the universe is:

A. Zero
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Undefined

Solution

In an irreversible process, the change in entropy of the universe is positive, indicating that the total entropy increases.

Correct Answer: B — Positive

Q. In an isochoric process, the volume of the system:

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Varies with temperature

Solution

An isochoric process is characterized by constant volume, meaning the volume does not change.

Correct Answer: C — Remains constant

Q. In an isochoric process, what happens to the internal energy of a gas when heat is added?

A. It decreases
B. It remains constant
C. It increases
D. It depends on the gas

Solution

In an isochoric process, the volume remains constant, and any heat added to the system increases the internal energy.

Correct Answer: C — It increases

Q. In an isochoric process, what happens to the internal energy of an ideal gas when heat is added?

A. It decreases.
B. It remains constant.
C. It increases.
D. It depends on the amount of heat added.

Solution

In an isochoric process, the volume remains constant, and any heat added increases the internal energy of the gas.

Correct Answer: C — It increases.

Q. In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, which of the following is true?

A. The internal energy remains constant.
B. The temperature increases.
C. The pressure decreases.
D. The volume remains constant.

Solution

In an isothermal process, the temperature remains constant, which implies that the internal energy of an ideal gas also remains constant.

Correct Answer: A — The internal energy remains constant.

Q. In an isothermal process, how does the internal energy of an ideal gas change?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Depends on the amount of gas

Solution

In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, the temperature remains constant, and thus the internal energy also remains constant.

Correct Answer: C — Remains constant

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