COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Total number of Questions in this chapter are

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Total number of Questions in this chapter are :

(i) Level # 1 ....................... 25

(ii) Level # 2 ....................... 25

(iii) Level # 3 ....................... 04

Total no. of questions ....................... 54

 LEVEL # 1
Q.1 A digital signal – Q.8 Modulation factor determines –
(A) is less reliable than analog signal (A) only the strength of the transmitted signal
(B) is more reliable than analog signal (B) only the quality of the transmitted signal
(C) is equally reliable as the analog signal (C) both the strength and quality of the signal
(D) none of the above (D) none of the above

Q.2 Modern communication systems use – Q.9 Degree of modulation –

(A) analog circuits (A) can take any value
(B) digital circuits (B) should be less than 100%
(C) combination of analog and digital circuits (C) should exceed 100%
(D) none of the above
(D) none of these

Q.3 The audio signal –

Q.10 If the maximum and minimum voltage of an
(A) can be sent directly over the air for large AM wave are Vmax. and Vmin. respectively
distance then modulation factor –
(B) cannot be sent directly over the air for
large distance Vmax . Vmin .
(A) m = (B) m =
(C) possess very high frequency Vmax .  Vmin . Vmax .  Vmin .
(D) none of the above
Vmax .  Vmin . Vmax .  Vmin .
(C) m = (D) m =
Q.4 The process of changing some characteristic Vmax .  Vmin . Vmax .  Vmin .
of a carrier wave in accordance with the
intensity of the signal is called –
Q.11 The AM wave contains three frequencies, viz.:
(A) amplification (B) rectification
(C) modulation (D) none of these f c fc  fs fc – fs
(A) , ,
2 2 2
Q.5 If a carrier wave of 1000 kHz is used to carry (B) 2fc 2( fc + fs ), 2(fc – fs )
the signal, the length of transmitting antenna (C) fc, ( fc + fs ), (fc – fs )
will be equal to –
(D) fc , fc , f c
(A) 3 m (B) 30 m
(C) 300 m (D) 3000 m
Q.12 In AM wave, carrier power is given by –

Q.6 The types of modulation which are possible, 2E c2 E c2

(A) Pc = (B) Pc =
are – R R
(A) one only (B) two only E 2c E2c
(C) three only (D) none of these (C) Pc = (D) Pc =
2R 2R

Q.7 In amplitude modulation – Q.13 Fraction of total power carried by side bands
(A) only the amplitude is changed but is given by –
frequency remains same Ps Ps 1
(B) both the amplitude and frequency change (A) P = m 2 (B) P =
T T m2
equally
(C) both the amplitude and frequency change Ps 2  m2 Ps m2
(C) PT
= (D) P =
unequally m2 T 2  m2
(D) none the these
Q.14 Which of the following is/are the limitations Q.22 The frequency band used for rader relay-
of amplitude modulation? systems and television -
(A) Clear reception (A) UHF (B) VLF (C) VHF (D) EHF
(B) High efficiency
(C) Small operating range Q.23 Fading applies to :
(D) Good audio quality (A) troposcatter propagation
(B) ionospheric propagation
(C) Faraday rotation
Q.15 What is the frequency above which radiation
of electrical energy is parctical ? (D) atmospheric storms
(A) 0.2 kHz (B) 2kHz
Q.24 When microwave signals follow the curvature
(C) 20 kHz (D) 20kHz
of earth, this is known as :
(A) window
Q.16 What type of modulation is employed in India
(B) the Faraday effect
for radio transmission ?
(A) Pulse modulation (C) ionospheric reflection
(B Frequency modulation (D) ducting
(C) Amplitude modulation
(D) None of these Q.25 In which of the region of earth's atmosphere
temperature decreases with height ?
Q.17 For a carrier frequency of 100 kHz and a (A) Ionosphere (B) Stratosphere
modulating frequency of 5 kHz what is the (C) Troposphere (D) Mesosphere
width of AM transmission -
(A) 5 kHz (B) 10 kHz
(C) 20 kHz (D) 200 KHz

Q.18 Which one of the following subsystems is

used for satellite's orbit position and altitude ?
(A) Thrust subsystem
(B) Power subsystem
(C) Antenna subsystem
(D) Stabilization subsystem

Q.19 Intelsat satellite works as a:

(A) transmitter (B) repeater
(C) absorber (D) none of these
Q.20 Intelsat satellite is used for :
(A) radio communication
(B) intercontinental communication
(C) radar communication
(D) none of the above

Q.21 A geo-synchronous satellite is :

(A) located at a height of 35,860 km to ensure
global coverage
(B)appears staionary ov er the earth's
magnetic pole
(C) not really staionary at all, but orbits the
earth within 24 hrs
(D) motionless in space (except for its spin)
 LEVEL # 2
Q.1 Polarization in electromagnetic wave is Q.8 The frequencies of electromagnetic waves
caused by - employed in space communication vary over
(A) reflection a range of -
(B) refraction (A) 104 Hz to 107 Hz (B) 104 Hz to 1011 Hz
(C) 1 Hz to 104 Hz (D) 1 Hz to 1011 Hz
(C) transverse nature of e.m. waves
(D) longitudinal nature of e.m. waves Q.9 The wavelength of electromagnetic waves
employed for space communication lie in the
range of -
Q.2 The velocity of electromagnetic waves in a (A) 1 mm to 30 m (B) 1 mm to 300 m
dielectric medium (r = 4) is - (C) 1 mm to 3 km (D) 1 mm to 30 km
(A) 3 × 108 metre/second
Q.10 The radiowaves of frequency 300 MHz to
(B) 1.5 × 108 metre/second 3000 MHz belongs to -
(C) 6 × 108 metre/second (A) High frequency band
(D) 7.5 × 107 metre/second (B) Very high frequency band
(C) Ultra high frequency band
(D) Super high frequency band
Q.3 An 'antenna' is -
(A) inductive Q.11 The maximum range of ground or surface
wave propagation depends on -
(B) capacitative (A) the frequency of the radiowaves only
(C) resistive above its resonance frequency (B) power of the transmitter only
(D) none of the above (C) both of them
(D) none of them

Q.4 The characteristic impedance of a lossless Q.12 In which frequencies range space waves are
transmission line is given by - normally propagated -
(A) HF (B) VHF (C) UHF (D) SHF
(A) Z0 = LC (B) Z0 = L / C
(C) Z0 = C / L (D) Z0 = LC Q.13 For television broadcasting, the frequency
employed is normally -
(A) 30 – 300 M Hz (B) 30 – 300 G Hz
Q.5 The Q of a resonant transmission line is - (C) 30 – 300 K Hz (D) 30 – 300 Hz
 R
(A) Q = (B) Q = Q.14 The sound waves after being converted into
LR L
L L electrical waves are not transmitted as such
(C) Q = (D) Q = because -
R R
(A) they travel with the speed of sound

Q.6 The distance between consecutive maxima (B) the frequency is not constant
and minima is given by - (C) they are heavily absorbed by the
(A)  / 2 (B) 2  (C)  (D)  / 4 atmosphere
(D) the height of antenna has to be increased
Q.7 Through which mode of propagation, the several times
radiowaves can be sent from one place to Q.15 The process of superimposing signal
another - frequency (i.e. audio wave) on the carrier
(A) Ground wave propagation wave is known as -
(B) Sky wave propagation (A) transmission (B) reception
(C) Space wave propagation (C) modulation (D) detection
(D) All of them
Q.16 In an amplitude modulated wave for audio- Q.24 Calculate the phase v elocity of
frequency of 500 cycles/second, the appropriate electromagnetic wave having electron density
carrier frequency will be - and frequency for D layer, N = 400 electron/
(A) 50 cycles/sec (B) 100 cycles/sec cc,  = 300 kHz -
(C) 500 cycles/sec (D) 50,000 cycles/sec (A) 3 ×108 m/s (B) 3.75 × 108 m/s
(C) 6.8 × 108 m/s (D) 1.1 × 109 m/s
Q.17 The T.V. transmission tower in Delhi has a
height of 240 m. The distance up to which Q.25 Which of the following is not transducer ?
the broadcast can be received, (taking the (A) Loudspeaker (B) Amplifier
radius of earth to be 6.4 × 106 m) is -
(C) Microphone (D) All of these
(A) 100 km (B) 60 km
(C) 55 km (D) 50 km

Q.18 Radio waves of constant amplitude can be

generated with -
(A) Filter (B) Rectifier
(C) FET (D) Oscillator

Q.19 Range of frequencies allotted for commercial

FM radio broadcast is -
(A) 88 to 108 MHz (B) 88 to 108 kHz
(C) 8 to 88 MHz (D) 88 to 108 GHz

Q.20 Intelset satellite works as a -

(A) transmitter (B) receiver
(C) absorber (D) repeater

Q.21 The space wav es which are aff ected

seriously by atmospheric conditions are -
(A) MF (B) HF (C) VHF (D) UHF

Q.22 A sky wave with a frequency 55 MHz is

incident on D-region of earth's atmosphere at
45°. The angle of refraction is (electron
density for D-region is 400 electron/c.c.) -
(A) 60° (B) 45° (C) 30° (D) 15°

Q.23 A T.V. tower has a height 150 m. What is the

population density around the T.V. tower if
the total population covered is 50 lakh ?
(Radius of earth = 6.4 × 106 m)
(A) 82.6 km –2 (B) 800.6 km –2
(C) 828.6 km –2 (D) 876.6 km –2
 LEVEL # 3

Statement Type Question Q.2 In India, the radio signals are braodcast
using -
Q.1 Statement I : Surface wave and sky wave can (A) AM signals only
not be observed on moon. (B) AM signals and FM. signals all over the
Statement II : Atmosphere of variable refractive
country
index is require for propagation of surface & sky
wave. (C) AM signals at most of the stations and
FM. signals at a few selected stations
Passage Based Questions (D) FM signals only

Both amplitude modulation (AM) and Q.3 The range of a transmitter is -

frequency modulation (FM) are used for radio (A) less for low frequencies
broadcasting. The amplitude of the high (B) same for all frequencies
frequency carrier wave is varied or modulated
(C) less for high frequencies
in accordance with the variations in the
(D) None of these
amplitude of the audio signals that are to be
transmitted, in the process of amplitude
modulation. In frequency modulation the Q.4 A radio frequency carrier wave can be
amplitude of the carrier remains constant but modulated using a -
its frequency is varied in accordance with the (A) diode
audio signal. Reception with AM signals is in (B) triode
general affected by interference of various
(C) diode or a triode
kinds and elaborate equipment is required for
(D) none of the abvoe
FM broadcast.
 ANSWER KEY

LEVEL # 1
Q .N o . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
A ns. B B B C C C A C B D C C D
Q .N o . 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
A ns. C C C B A B B C A A D C

LEVEL # 2
Ques. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. C D A B C D D B D C C C A C C D C D A D
Ques. 21 22 23 24 25
Ans. D B C B B

LEVEL # 3
Ques. 1 2 3 4
Ans. A C C B