Question 1
Which particle has the highest ionising power per unit path length among the common types of nuclear radiation?
Correct Answer:
Alpha particle
Question 2
In a nuclear fission chain reaction in a thermal reactor, which material most commonly serves as the moderator?
Correct Answer:
Heavy water or light water
Question 3
The SI unit of radioactivity (activity) is:
Correct Answer:
Becquerel (Bq)
Question 4
India's indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) use which combination of fuel and moderator/coolant?
Correct Answer:
Natural uranium fuel with heavy water moderator and coolant
Question 5
What is the primary purpose of control rods in a thermal nuclear reactor?
Correct Answer:
Absorb excess neutrons to regulate or shut down the chain reaction
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