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 2024-25 |
Class 10 Science Chapter 11 MCQ with Answers for 2024-25
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 2024-25.
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
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
Q3
Two resistors of resistance 2Ω and 4Ω when connected to a battery will have
[A]. Same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
[B]. Same current flowing through them when connected in series
[C]. Same potential difference across them when connected in series
[D]. Different potential difference across them when connected in Parallel
Q4
An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated at 220 V. A fuse wire of what rating must be used for it?
[A]. 1 A
[B]. 2 A
[C]. 4 A
[D]. 5 A
Q5
Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the correct one:
[A]. The electric potential at a point in an electric field is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point.
[B]. A potential of 1 volt at a point means that 1 joule of work is done in moving 1 unit positive charge from infinity to that point.
[C]. The difference in electric potential between two points is known as potential difference.
[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
In a quiz competition, you are asked a question where you have to choose the statement which is/ are incorrect?
[A]. It is the potential difference between the ends of the wire which makes the electric charge to flow in the wire.
[B]. The electric current is a flow of electric charges, called electrons, in a conductor such as a metal wire.
[C]. When one coulomb of charge flows through any cross-section of a conductor in 1 second, the electric current flowing through it is said to be one ampere.
[D]. Current is measured by an instrument called voltameter.
Q8
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
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 maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω?
[A]. 1/5 Ω
[B]. 10 Ω
[C]. 5 Ω
[D]. 1 Ω
Q13
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.
Q14
Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one:
[A]. The resistance of all pure metals increases on raising the temperature; and decreasing on lowering the temperature.
[B]. A thick wire has more resistance; and a thin wire has less resistance.
[C]. Short length of a thick wire is used for getting low resistance; and long length of a thin wire is used for getting high resistance.
[D]. The resistance of a wire is inversely proportional to the square of its diameter.
Q15
Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon
[A]. Its length
[B]. Its thickness
[C]. Its shape
[D]. Nature of the material
Q16
The heat produced by passing an electric current through a fixed resistor is proportional to the square of:
[A]. Magnitude of resistance of the resistor
[B]. Temperature of the resistor
[C]. Magnitude of current
[D]. Time for which current is passed
Q17
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.
Q18
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
Q19
Recently, in a science class test, you are asked a question where you have to say whether the statements are correct or not?
[A]. Electric power is the electrical energy consumed per second.
[B]. When an electrical appliance consumes electrical energy at the rate of 1 joule per seconds, its power is said to be 1 watt.
[C]. The rate at which electrical work is done or the rate at which electrical energy is consumed, is called electric power.
[D]. Electric power = Potential difference / Current
Q20
The commercial unit of energy is:
[A]. Watt
[B]. Watt-hour
[C]. Kilowatt-hour
[D]. Kilo-joule
Q21
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
Q22
The lamps in a house hold circuit are connected in parallel because:
[A]. This way they required less current
[B]. If one lamp fails the others remain lit
[C]. This way they require less power
[D]. If one lamp fails the other also fail
Q23
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
Q24
Ohm’s law gives a relationship between:
[A]. Current and resistance
[B]. Resistance and potential difference
[C]. Potential difference and electric charge
[D]. Current and potential difference
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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Last Edited: April 27, 2023
