MCQ- 5 ICSE Physics class 10 ch-6 Modern Physics

Safety Precautions While Using Nuclear Energy - Class 10 Physics

1. What is the primary safety measure taken while establishing a nuclear power plant?

Build it near a city
Use only one cooling system
Ensure it is far from populated areas
Minimize concrete usage

Correct Answer: Ensure it is far from populated areas

2. What should workers wear while handling radioactive materials?

Cotton gloves
Plastic sheets
Lead-lined protective suits
Rubber boots

Correct Answer: Lead-lined protective suits

3. Which of the following is a safe method for disposing of nuclear waste?

Burying it in soil
Sealing it in concrete and storing underground
Throwing it into rivers
Burning it

Correct Answer: Sealing it in concrete and storing underground

4. Which type of radiation requires the most protection?

Alpha radiation
Beta radiation
Gamma radiation
Infrared radiation

Correct Answer: Gamma radiation

5. Why is it necessary to monitor radiation levels around nuclear power plants?

To ensure radiation does not leak
To prevent power loss
To maintain power generation
To reduce electricity costs

Correct Answer: To ensure radiation does not leak