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8301.

In SSB generation, the most commonly used filter is

A. low pass
B. RC
C. LC
D. mechanical
Answer» E.
8302.

The FM broadcast band is from

A. 550 to 1600 kHz
B. 88 to 108 kHz
C. 88 to 108 MHz
D. 1600 kHz to 59.75 MHz
Answer» D. 1600 kHz to 59.75 MHz
8303.

If a source of information generates messages at the rate of r messages per second and H is entropy, the information rate is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/516-467-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/516-467-2.png">
C. <i>r</i>
D. H
E. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/516-467-3.png">
Answer» D. H
8304.

Multiplex techniques are used for

A. low density communications
B. low density point-to-point communications
C. high-density point-to-point communications
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
8305.

An FM transmitter has maximum frequency deviation of 75 kHz and reproduces audio signals up to 15 kHz. Minimum channel width required is __________ kHz.

A. 180
B. 120
C. 90
D. 60
Answer» C. 90
8306.

In a hi-fi system the frequency response over the audio frequency range should be within

A. 10 dB
B. 5 dB
C. 2 dB
D. 1 dB
Answer» E.
8307.

A 360 W carrier is simultaneously modulated by two audio wave with modulation percentage of 55 and 65 respectively. Total sideband power radiated will be

A. 500 W
B. 360 W
C. 180 W
D. 130 W
Answer» E.
8308.

Under identical conditions, for a single modulating frequency, FM and PM are indistinguishable. Now if the modulating frequency is reduced, then

A. phase modulation index as well as frequency modulation index decrease
B. phase modulation index as well as frequency modulation index increase
C. phase modulation index will remain constant whereas frequency modulation index will increase
D. phase modulation index will decrease whereas frequency modulation index will remain constant
Answer» D. phase modulation index will decrease whereas frequency modulation index will remain constant
8309.

In a radio detector

A. stabilization against signal strength variation is provided
B. linearity is worse than in a phase discriminator
C. the circuit is the same as in discriminator except that diodes are reversed
D. output is twice that obtainable from a similar phase discriminator
Answer» C. the circuit is the same as in discriminator except that diodes are reversed
8310.

ISDN stands for

A. Integrated Services Digital Network
B. Inter Services Digital Network
C. Inter Subscriber Digital Network
D. integrated Subscriber Digital Network
Answer» B. Inter Services Digital Network
8311.

Consider the following statements as regards noise If Gaussian noise is applied at input of a rectifier, the output is not gaussianThe noise encountered on a telephone line consists of short, pulse type disturbances whose amplitude distribution is not GaussianShot noise results from random emission of electrons from a cathodeShot noise results from phenomenon associated with the flow of current across semi conductor junctions Which of the above are correct?

A. 1, 2, 3, only
B. 1, 2, 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 3 only
Answer» D. 2, 3 only
8312.

The main advantage of superheterodyne receiver is

A. better tracking
B. simple cut
C. better alignment
D. improvement in selectivity and sensitivity
Answer» E.
8313.

PAL system was proposed first in

A. USA
B. Japan
C. England
D. Germany
Answer» E.
8314.

MCVF telegraphy causes

A. SSB techniques
B. pulse modulation
C. Out of bond signalling
D. FM
Answer» B. pulse modulation
8315.

Noise can be reduced by increasing sampling rate

A. true
B. false
C. can't say
D. insufficient data
Answer» C. can't say
8316.

Which of the following pulse communication system is inherently immune to noise?

A. PPM
B. PCM
C. PWM
D. PAM
Answer» C. PWM
8317.

In a PCM system, if we increase the quantization levels from 2 to 8, how do the relative bandwidth requirements vary?

A. Get doubled
B. Get tripled
C. Remains same
D. Become eight times
Answer» C. Remains same
8318.

If the target area is small compared to wavelength of radar the situation is called

A. resonance region
B. Rayleigh region
C. optical region
D. binomial region
Answer» C. optical region
8319.

In a Vidicon camera tube,

A. both sides of the target plate have the coating of tin oxide
B. both sides of the target plate have the coating of antimony tri-sulphide
C. the side of target plate facing the light has a coating of tin oxide and the side facing electron gun has a coating of antimony trisulphide
D. the side of target plate facing the light has a coating of antimony trisulphide while the side facing the electron gun has a coating of tin oxide
Answer» D. the side of target plate facing the light has a coating of antimony trisulphide while the side facing the electron gun has a coating of tin oxide
8320.

The distance at which a sky wave is received back on earth decreases with angle of incidence for all angles of incidence.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8321.

A trigonometric function is synonyms to

A. orthogonal function
B. triangular function
C. singular function
D. none of the above
Answer» C. singular function
8322.

A single tone modulating signal Vm cos t modulates a carrier A cos ct. The carrier power (modulated) and side band powers are respectively

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B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/498-38-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/498-38-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/498-38-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/communication-systems/498-38-2.png">
8323.

The autocorrelation function of the white noise is

A. impulse function
B. step function
C. constant
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
8324.

An image uses 512 x 512 picture elements. Each element can take any of eight distinguishable levels. The maximum entropy in the above image will be

A. 2097152 bits
B. 786432 bits
C. 648 bits
D. 144 bits
Answer» C. 648 bits
8325.

The subcarrier frequency for transmission of colour difference signals in TV systems in India is

A. 9.47 MHz
B. 4.43 MHz
C. 2.06 MHZ
D. 1.3 MHz
Answer» E.
8326.

A helical antenna is used for satellite tracking due to its

A. good front to back ratio
B. broad bandwidth
C. circular polarization
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» B. broad bandwidth
8327.

In a FM signal, the modulation index increases, then the power

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
8328.

Higher order TDM levels are obtained by

A. forming super master groups
B. using A law
C. using law
D. dividing pulse width
Answer» E.
8329.

Assertion (A): In AM, use of SSB reduces the power and bandwidth requirementReason (R): A balanced modulator produces AM with carrier suppressed

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. A is wrong but R is correct
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
8330.

Limiter is not essential in the following detector

A. foster-Seeley
B. ratio detector
C. balanced
D. none of the above
Answer» C. balanced
8331.

The phase of colour subcarrier burst in PAL is along the axis at

A. +180
B. -180
C. 180
D. 45
Answer» D. 45
8332.

Chrome signals in PAL colour television system consist of

A. R - Y and B - Y signal
B. V and U signals
C. I and Q signals
D. R - Y and G - Y signals
Answer» C. I and Q signals
8333.

In TV system in India, each frame is divided into

A. 625 horizontal lines
B. 525 horizontal lines
C. 425 horizontal lines
D. 325 horizontal lines
Answer» B. 525 horizontal lines
8334.

Among the various modulation systems, the most favoured from the point of linearity of modulation and efficiency is

A. anode or collector modulation
B. central grid modulation
C. screen grid modulation
D. modulated oscillators
Answer» B. central grid modulation
8335.

In PAL system

A. phase of U signal is reversed on alternating lines
B. phase of V signal is reversed on alternating lines
C. phases of both U and V signals are reversed on alternating lines
D. none of the above
Answer» C. phases of both U and V signals are reversed on alternating lines
8336.

A receiver has poor selectivity. It will also have poor

A. sensitivity
B. double spotting
C. blocking
D. diversity reception
Answer» D. diversity reception
8337.

Ground wave can be used for communication upto

A. 5 kHz
B. 12 kHz
C. 16 kHz
D. 25 kHz
Answer» D. 25 kHz
8338.

A Marconi antenna

A. is a grounded antenna with a length equal to /4
B. is an ungrounded antenna with a length equal to /4
C. has a length equal to 1
D. has a length equal to /2
Answer» B. is an ungrounded antenna with a length equal to /4
8339.

When large amount of power is required, a push pull amplifier is designed for operation as

A. class A
B. class B
C. class C
D. class AB
Answer» C. class C
8340.

Which of the following is the main advantage of PCM system?

A. Lower noise
B. Lower power
C. Lower bandwidth
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Lower power
8341.

BPSK stands for

A. Binary Phase Shifting Key
B. Broad Phase Shifting Key
C. Bit Phase Shifting Key
D. Binary Pulse Shifting Key
Answer» B. Broad Phase Shifting Key
8342.

In amplitude modulation the rms value of radio frequency voltage after 40% modulation is 60 mV. If modulation is 80% the rms value after modulation will be about

A. 50 mV
B. 60 mV
C. 66 mV
D. 80 mV
Answer» D. 80 mV
8343.

In the spectrum of an FM wave

A. When modulation index is large, carrier frequency disappears
B. carrier frequency cannot disappear
C. amplitude of any side band depends on modulation index
D. the total number of side bands depend on modulation index
Answer» D. the total number of side bands depend on modulation index
8344.

Consider the following statements In a pulsed radar, the transmitted pulses are of high frequencyIn a pulsed radar, the transmitted pulses are of high powerIn a pulsed radar, the transmitted pulses are of brief durationIn a pulsed radar, the transmitted pulses are of square wave shape. Of the above statements the correct statements are

A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1, 2, 3, 4
8345.

Probability density function of thermal noise is

A. Poisson
B. Binomial
C. Gaussian
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Binomial
8346.

In a colour TV receiver AFT stands for

A. Automatic Fine Tuning
B. Automatic Frequency Tuning
C. Automatic Field Tuning
D. Alignment Frequency Tuning
Answer» B. Automatic Frequency Tuning
8347.

The reactance of bypass capacitor in a CE amplifier circuit should be

A. equal to the resistance in parallel with it
B. equal to 10% or less of the resistance in parallel with it
C. equal to 50% of the resistance in parallel with it
D. independent of the resistance in parallel with it
Answer» C. equal to 50% of the resistance in parallel with it
8348.

Which of the following microphones has highest output impedance?

A. Carbon
B. Ribbon
C. Crystal
D. Condenser
Answer» E.
8349.

Consider the following statements about PCM PCM is not noise resistantPCM requires complex encoding and quantizing circuitryPCM requires large bandwidth Which of the above are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» D. 1 and 3
8350.

In a television transmitter, the output stage is most likely to be

A. screen modulated class C amplifier
B. plate modulated class C amplifier
C. grid modulated class A amplifier
D. grid modulated class C amplifier
Answer» E.