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1201.

The attenuation in waveguide above to cut off frequency

A. very high
B. very low
C. zero
D. infinite
Answer» C. zero
1202.

Tropospheric scatter propagation is not subject to any fading.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1203.

When a current carrying conductor is brought into magnetic field, the force that moves the conductor depends upon

A. the value of current
B. the weight of the conductor
C. the direction of the conductor
D. none of the above
Answer» B. the weight of the conductor
1204.

Which of the following is multiband HF receiving antenna?

A. Square loop
B. Log-periodic
C. Conical horn
D. Folded dipole
Answer» C. Conical horn
1205.

A rectangular waveguide is a

A. rectangular conducting wire to propagate electromagnetic waves
B. hollow rectangular walled room carrying electromagnetic wave
C. hollow rectangular conducting tube through which electromagnetic waves can be propagated
D. tube antenna to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves
Answer» D. tube antenna to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves
1206.

The frequency range for satellite communication is

A. 3 to 30 kHz
B. 300 to 3000 kHz
C. 3000 to 30000 MHz
D. 30000 to 300000 MHz
Answer» D. 30000 to 300000 MHz
1207.

Which of the following is not a wideband antenna?

A. Marconi
B. Discone
C. Helical
D. Folded dipole
Answer» B. Discone
1208.

The term critical frequency denotes

A. the lowest frequency that is reflected by the ionosphere
B. the highest frequency that is reflected by the ionosphere at vertical distance
C. the lowest frequency by which communication is possible between two given points
D. none of the above
Answer» C. the lowest frequency by which communication is possible between two given points
1209.

The important postulate arising out of Maxwell's modification of Ampere's law is

A. a changing magnetic field produces an electric field
B. a changing electric field produces a magnetic field
C. a motional e.m.f. is produced by a coil moving in a magnetic field
D. a steady current produce a magnetic field
Answer» C. a motional e.m.f. is produced by a coil moving in a magnetic field
1210.

The polarization phenomena in Faraday rotation

A. is non-reciprocal
B. exists along perpendicular direction
C. exists along the axis of array
D. does not exist
Answer» B. exists along perpendicular direction
1211.

Which of the following relations is valid for a spherical surface?

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/193-168-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/193-168-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/193-168-3.png">
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1212.

Which antenna is frequently used for local area transmission at UHF/VHF?

A. Ground monopole
B. Turnstile antenna
C. Slot antenna
D. Loop antenna
Answer» B. Turnstile antenna
1213.

When there is rapid attenuation of field inside the conductor, the field current are concentrated close to the surface of the conductor; this phenomenon is called

A. skin effect
B. EM concentration effect
C. Faraday's effect
D. Ohm's effect
Answer» B. EM concentration effect
1214.

The induction field of short current element varies as

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/201-340-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/201-340-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/201-340-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/201-340-4.png">
Answer» E.
1215.

In binomial arrays the elimination of secondary lobes takes place

A. at the cost of directivity
B. at the cost of gain
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
1216.

The characteristic equation of plane wave in E independent of two dimensions y and z is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/191-122-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/191-122-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/191-122-3.png">
D. none of the above
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/191-122-2.png">
1217.

Q-factor of a transmission line at resonance is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/188-41-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/188-41-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/188-41-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/188-41-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/188-41-2.png">
1218.

Troposphere is the upper part of the Earth's atmosphere which absorbs large quantities of Sun's radiations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1219.

For resonant long wire antenna 'n' half wavelength long in free space, if 'n' is increased then inclination of the major lobe with wire axis will __________ .

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains same
D. none
Answer» C. remains same
1220.

Radar antennas are usually

A. dipoles
B. yagi antennas
C. parabolic dishes
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
1221.

The radio horizon for space waves is about three-fourth as for as the optical horizon.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1222.

A waveguide behave as

A. high Pass filter
B. low Pass filter
C. band Pass filter
D. all Pass filter
Answer» B. low Pass filter
1223.

Triatics are

A. small height antenna directly mounted on jeeps, ships, etc.
B. the towers or masts which are used as radiators
C. the towers or masts which are not used as radiators
D. supports for antenna conductors.
Answer» D. supports for antenna conductors.
1224.

The total field produced by an antenna array system at a distance from it is

A. sum of the field produced by the individual antennas of the array system
B. directional gain of antenna
C. linear antenna gain
D. vector sum of the field produced by the individual antennas of the array system
Answer» E.
1225.

A perfect conductor is a perfect absorber of electromagnetic waves.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1226.

In a lead acid cell the density of the acid gives an indication of

A. the level of the acid
B. the eventual damages caused to the plates
C. the charge of the battery
D. the e.m.f. of the battery
Answer» D. the e.m.f. of the battery
1227.

A (0.75 - j50) ohm load is connected to a coaxial transmission line of Z0 = 75 ohms at a frequency of 10 GHz Which of the following will be the best method of matching?

A. Connecting an inductance at the end
B. Connecting a short circuited stub at the load
C. Connecting a capacitance at some distance from the load
D. Connecting a short circuited stub at some specified distance from the load
Answer» E.
1228.

Television receiver antenna is usually

A. loop type
B. yagi antenna
C. parabolic dishes
D. none of the above
Answer» C. parabolic dishes
1229.

In figure the current distribution is represented by

A. curve A
B. curve B
C. curve C
D. curve D
Answer» D. curve D
1230.

Half power point directions for broadside is

A. 60
B. 30
C. 45
D. at any angle
Answer» B. 30
1231.

What will happen to a bird sitting on a conductor?

A. It will die of shock
B. It will not die of shock because its claws are insulated
C. It will not die because it is insulated from earth and other conductors
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1232.

For a distortionless line, the parameters are related as

A. R/G = L/C
B. R/L = 1
C. R/G = C/L
D. RG = LC
Answer» B. R/L = 1
1233.

A field can be

A. harmonic
B. divergence less
C. solenoidal
D. rotational
Answer» E.
1234.

Phase velocity of waves propagating in a hollow metal waveguide is

A. greater than the group velocity
B. less than the velocity of light in free space
C. equal to the velocity of light in free space
D. equal to group velocity
Answer» B. less than the velocity of light in free space
1235.

Good smoothing factor of a coil depends on

A. inductance of the coil
B. terminal voltage
C. cross-sectional area of the wire of the coil
D. property of the wire of the coil
Answer» E.
1236.

VLF is generally used for

A. telegraphy
B. satellite communication
C. instrument landing system
D. all of the above
Answer» B. satellite communication
1237.

In electromagnetic wave polarization is caused by

A. refraction
B. reflection
C. longitudinal nature of electromagnetic waves
D. transverse nature of electromagnetic waves
Answer» E.
1238.

Television signals are propagated as ground waves.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1239.

In a rectangular waveguide if operating frequency is greater than cut off frequency then propagation constant is

A. purely real
B. purely imaginary
C. equal to unit
D. a complex number
Answer» C. equal to unit
1240.

Isotropic radiator is one that radiates energy

A. uniformly in all direction
B. inside a hollow sphere
C. in a well defined isotropic direction
D. none of the above
Answer» B. inside a hollow sphere
1241.

The characteristic impedance of loss less transmission line is

A. L/R
B. <span class="root">L/C</span>
C. <span class="root">1/LC</span>
D. <span class="root">C/L</span>
Answer» C. <span class="root">1/LC</span>
1242.

Industrial heating furnaces such as arc and induction furnaces operate on __________ power factor

A. low leading
B. low lagging
C. high leading
D. very low lagging
Answer» E.
1243.

F2 layer of atmosphere extends from

A. 250 km to 400 km
B. 150 km to 250 km
C. 50 km to 150 km
D. 15 km to 50 km
Answer» B. 150 km to 250 km
1244.

Whereas resonant antenna is bidirectional, non-resonant antenna is unidirectional.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1245.

In radar system if the antenna diameter is increased by a factor of 4, the minimum range will increased by a factor of

A. <span class="root">1</span>
B. 2
C. 2
D. <span class="root">2</span>
E. 4
Answer» E. 4
1246.

Which of the following antennas is /4 length?

A. Dipole
B. Marconi
C. Monopole
D. Parabolic
Answer» B. Marconi
1247.

The pure capacitor connected across an A.C. voltage consumed 20 W. This is due to

A. the capacitive reactance in ohms
B. the current flowing in the capacitor
C. the fused capacitor was a big one
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
1248.

A dominant wave is characterised by which of the following?

A. No attenuation
B. Lowest cut off wavelength
C. Highest cut off wavelength
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
1249.

In order to receive a vertical polarized wave, the conductor of the dipole should be mounted

A. horizontally
B. vertically
C. at an angle of 45
D. at an angle of 90
Answer» C. at an angle of 45
1250.

Capacitance hats are installed on low frequency antenna is

A. increase the electrical length
B. reduce the electrical length
C. protect against lightening
D. protect against corona effects
Answer» B. reduce the electrical length