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  1. 201UPSC1993General ScienceEnglish

    The formation of glittering colours in thin foam of soap is the result of which of the following phenomenon?

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    Correct option: A — Total reflection and interference

  2. 202UPSC1996General ScienceEnglish

    Total internal reflection can take place when light travels from

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    Correct option: A — Diamond to glass

  3. 203PPSC2018General ScienceEnglish

    A cut diamond shines brilliantly due to

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    Correct option: B — Total internal reflection

  4. 204UPPSC2010General ScienceEnglish

    Optical fibre works on the principle of

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    Correct option: A — Total internal reflection

  5. 205UPPSC2015General ScienceEnglish

    Which one of the following phenomenon is used in optical fibres?

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    Correct option: C — Total internal reflection

  6. 206HPPSC2017General ScienceEnglish

    In fibre optics communication, the signal travels in the form of

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    Correct option: A — Light wave

  7. 207UPPSC2009General ScienceEnglish

    ‘Endoscope’ used by the doctors for examining the inside of patient’s stomach, works on the principle of

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    Correct option: D — Total internal reflection of light

  8. 208UPPSC2014General ScienceEnglish

    An endoscope is a

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    Correct option: D — None of the above

  9. 209UPPSC2012General ScienceEnglish

    The reason of mirage is

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    Correct option: D — Total internal reflection of light

  10. 210UPPSC2014General ScienceEnglish

    Mirage formation is an example of

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    Correct option: C — Total internal reflection

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