Updated on April 27, 2023
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Class 10 Science Chapter 11 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) of Electricity. These questions are not only helpful in revision of chapter but in understanding the concepts also. MCQ includes questions based on intext book questions and exercises main points questions. Practice with these questions to score better in school tests and in MCQ based competition also. These MCQs ensure scoring good marks in all the exams.
Class 10 Science Chapter 11 MCQ Online Test
| Class: 10 | Science |
| Chapter: 11 | Electricity |
| Contents: | MCQ Online Tests with Answers and Explanation |
| Session: | CBSE 2025-26 |
Class 10 Science Chapter 11 MCQ with Answers for 2025-26
Class 10 Science Chapter 11 MCQ Online Test with solutions and answers. There are more than 70 questions in the form of MCQs covering the entire chapter 11 of Class 10 Science. Most of the questions are confined to Latest NCERT Books for class 10 Science issued for session 2025-26.
Q1
Consider the following statements and choose the correct one:
[A]. Opposite charges attract each other.
[B]. Similar charges repel each other.
[C]. The SI unit of electric charge is coulomb.
[D]. All the above
Q2
Unit of electric power may also be expressed as
[A]. Volt ampere
[B]. Kilowatt hour
[C]. Watt second
[D]. Joule second
Q3
Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?
[A]. All the matter contains positively charged particles called protons.
[B]. All the metal contains negatively charged particles called electrons
[C]. It is obvious that the unit of electric charge, called column, is much bigger than the charge of a proton or an electron.
[D]. The SI unit of electric charge coulomb is equivalent to the charge contained in 6.35 x 10 to the power 18
Q4
In an electrical circuit two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω respectively are connected in series to a 6 V battery. The heat dissipated by the 4 Ω resistor in 5 s will be
[A]. 5 J
[B]. 10 J
[C]. 20 J
[D]. 30 J
Q5
Deepak appeared in class test but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?
[A]. The potential difference is measured by means of an instrument called voltmeter.
[B]. The potential difference between two points is said to be one volt if one joule of work is done in moving one coulomb of electric charge from one point to the other.
[C]. The SI unit of potential difference is volt.
[D]. All the above.
Q6
In an electrical circuit three incandescent bulbs A, B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and 100 W respectively are connected in parallel to an electric source. Which of the following is likely to happen regarding their brightness?
[A]. Brightness of all the bulbs will be the same
[B]. Brightness of bulb A will be the maximum
[C]. Brightness of bulb B will be more than that of A
[D]. Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of B
Q7
Which of the following statement is or are correct?
[A]. Circuit is a continuous conducting path consisting of wires and switch between two terminals of a cell along which an electric current flow.
[B]. The electric current is a flow of electrons in a metal wire or conductor when a battery is applied across its ends.
[C]. The simplest way to maintain a potential difference between the two ends of a conductor is to connect the conductor between the terminals of a cell or battery.
[D]. All the above
Q8
A cylindrical conductor of length l and uniform area of cross section A has resistance R. Another conductor of length 2l and resistance R of the same material has area of cross section
[A]. A/2
[B]. 3A/2
[C]. 2A
[D]. 3A
Q9
In the last year board examination, Rahul were asked a question where he had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect? Will you be able to answer this question?
[A]. If the potential difference across the ends of a conductor is doubled, the current flowing through it also gets halved.
[B]. A resistance is the ratio of potential difference applied between the ends of a conductor and the current flowing through it is constant quantity.
[C]. At constant temperature, the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends.
[D]. If the resistance is doubled, the current gets halved.
Q10
Which of the following represents voltage?
[A]. Work done/ Current x Time
[B]. Work done x Charge
[C]. Work done x Time/Current
[D]. Work done x Charge x Time
Q11
In a science quiz competition, Neha are asked a question where she had to choose the statement which was/were correct?
[A]. The property of a conductor due to which it opposes the flow of current through it is called resistance.
[B]. The resistance of a conductor depends on length, thickness, nature of material and temperature of the conductor.
[C]. 1 ohm is the resistance of a conductor such that when a potential difference of 1 volt is applied to its ends, a current of 1 ampere flows through it.
[D]. All the above.
Q12
What is the minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω?
[A]. 1/5 Ω
[B]. 1/25 Ω
[C]. 1/10 Ω
[D]. 25 Ω
Q13
Priya is writing some statements, choose the incorrect statement and help him:
[A]. Those substance which have very low electrical resistance are called good conductors.
[B]. Those substances which have comparatively high electrical resistance, are called resistors.
[C]. Those substances which have infinitely high electrical resistance are called insulators.
[D]. The heating element of electric iron is made of nichrome wire which is an insulator.
Q14
Pooja is writing some statements but she confused to know whether the statements are correct or not? If you know the answer to this question, then tell her:
[A]. When the area of cross section of a wire is doubled its resistance gets halved.
[B]. A long wire or long conductor has more resistance.
[C]. When the length of a wire is halved, then its resistance also gets halved.
[D]. When the potential difference is halved the current gets doubled.
Q15
A current of 1 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb. Number of electrons passing through a cross section of the filament in 16 seconds would be roughly
[A]. 10 to the power 20
[B]. 10 to the power16
[C]. 10 to the power18
[D]. 10 to the power23
Q16
Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the incorrect one:
[A]. Alloy of nickel, chromium, manganese and iron having a resistivity of about 60 times more than that of copper.
[B]. The heating elements of electrical heating appliances such as electric iron and toaster are made of an alloy rather than a pure metal.
[C]. Nichrome undergoes oxidation very easily at a high temperature.
[D]. Nichrome alloy is used for making the heating elements of electrical appliances.
Q17
An electric fuse works on the:
[A]. Chemical effect of current
[B]. Magnetic effect of current
[C]. Lighting effect of current
[D]. Heating effect of current
Q18
Consider the following statements and choose the correct one:
[A]. The combined resistance of any number of resistance connected in series is equal to the sum of the individual resistances.
[B]. When two or more resistances are connected between the same two points, they are said to be connected in parallel.
[C]. When two or more resistances are connected end to end consecutively, they are said to be connected in series.
[D]. All the above.
Q19
Which of the following characteristic is not suitable for a fuse wire?
[A]. Thin and short
[B]. Thick and short
[C]. Low melting point
[D]. Higher resistance than rest of wiring
Q20
In a quiz competition, you are asked a question where you have to choose the statement which is/ are incorrect?
[A]. In series circuit, the appliances get the same voltage as that of the power supply line.
[B]. In series circuit, all the electrical appliances have only one switch due to which they cannot be turned on or off separately.
[C]. In series circuit, if one electrical appliance stops working due to some defect, then all other appliances also stop working.
[D]. In the series connection of electrical appliances, the overall resistance of the circuit increases too much due to which the current from the power supply is low.
Q21
Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the incorrect one:
[A]. Heating effect of current refers that when an electric current is passed through a high resistance wire (like nichrome) the resistance of wire become very hot and produces heat.
[B]. All the appliances which run on electricity do not convert all the electrical energy into heat energy.
[C]. A power rating of 100 W on the bulb means that it will consume electrical energy at the rate of 1000 joules per second.
[D]. None of the above.
Q22
An electric kettle for use on a 230 V supply is rated 3000 W. For safe working, the cable connected to it should be able to carry at least:
[A]. 2 A
[B]. 5 A
[C]. 10 A
[D]. 15 A
Q23
How many joules of electrical energy are transferred per second by a 6 V; 0.5 A lamp?
[A]. 30 J/s
[B]. 12 J/s
[C]. 0.83 J/s
[D]. 3 J/s
Q24
A wire of resistance R1 is cut into five equal pieces. These five pieces of wire are then connected in parallel. If the resultant resistance of this combination be R2, then the ratio R1/R2 is:
[A]. 1/25
[B]. 1/5
[C]. 5
[D]. 25
Q25
One coulomb charge is equivalent to the charge contained in:
[A]. 2.6 × 10 to the power 19 electrons
[B]. 6.2 × 10 to the power 19 electrons
[C]. 2.65 × 10 to the power 18 electrons
[D]. 6.25 × 10 to the power 18 electrons
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