Nanotechnology MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Here are 1000 MCQs on Nanotechnology (Chapterwise).

1. Which of the following is a potential environmental application of nanotechnology?
a) Carbon emissions
b) Oil spill cleanup
c) Deforestation
d) Plastic production
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Answer: b
Explanation: Nanotechnology offers the potential for improved methods in cleaning up oil spills by using nanomaterials with high adsorption capabilities to remove oil from water more efficiently.

2. Which technique is commonly used for the fabrication of nanoparticles?
a) Sedimentation
b) Filtration
c) Distillation
d) Lithography
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Answer: d
Explanation: Lithography is a widely used technique for the precise and controlled fabrication of nanoparticles. It involves the use of masks and etching processes to create patterns on substrates at the nanoscale.

3. What is the typical size range of nanoparticles?
a) 1 to 100 millimeters
b) 1 to 100 micrometers
c) 1 to 100 nanometers
d) 1 to 100 picometers
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Answer: c
Explanation: Nanoparticles typically fall within the range of 1 to 100 nanometers in at least one dimension. This small size gives them unique properties and applications in various fields.
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4. Which of the following is not used as a tool for Nanotribology studies?
a) Compound Microscope
b) AFM (Atomic Force Microscope)
c) STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope)
d) SPM (Scanning Probe Microscope)
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Answer: a
Explanation: Compound microscope provides a magnification 1000 times but has very less resolution. Nanotribology studies require high resolution measurements which can be provided by STM, AFM and SPM microscopes.

5. Which of the following is not considered as a subfield of computational nanotechnology?
a) Electrochemistry
b) Nanoinformatics
c) Nano-device simulation
d) Molecular modeling
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Answer: a
Explanation: Computational nanotechnology can be considered to have few subfields like Nanoinformatics, molecular modeling, nano simulation, High-fidelity computation and nanotechnology inspired computing.

6. Which of the following is not an advantage of nanowires?
a) High electron mobility
b) Shorter response time
c) Greater dielectric constant
d) Asymmetric electron-hole characteristic
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Answer: d
Explanation: Nanowires have high electron mobility, high dielectric constant, and a symmetrical electron-hole characteristic. Their extremely high surface to volume ratio of thin 1D nanostructure has enabled them to function well with high sensitivity and short response time. They even allow several transistors to be packed into a single chip leading to a more uniform and compact structures.

7. Which of the given options is incorrect about Nanoinformatics?
a) It is used in the development and comparative characterization of nanomaterials
b) It improves environmental health
c) It is limited to collecting and sharing of data about nanotechnologies
d) It applies techniques of data mining machine learning, product designing, logistics and optimization
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Answer: c
Explanation: Nanoinformatics is a vast branch of computational nanotechnology, which generates stores and distributes large amount of data. It is not limited to collecting and sharing of information. It is a multidisciplinary field that has found its applications in industries, environmental health, scientific discovery, manufacturing and etc.
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8. What is the major drawback of the advanced numerical techniques in nanofluidics?
a) High computational cost
b) Time consuming
c) Poor understanding of atomistic behavior in confined nanoscale transport
d) Very low accuracy and precision
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Answer: a
Explanation: The advent of advanced numerical techniques in the field of nanofluidics has led to the solution of many critical questions regarding the atomistic behavior governing the nanoscale transports. Moreover, the high accuracy rates and ability to produce quick results have favored their applications in research and development. But one of the major downside to this technique is the huge computational cost which often limits its usage.

9. What is the term used to describe the self-assembly of nanoparticles into ordered structures?
a) Nanomorphosis
b) Nanoassembly
c) Nanosynthesis
d) Nanoscale patterning
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Answer: b
Explanation: Nanoassembly refers to the spontaneous arrangement of nanoparticles into organized structures due to their inherent properties and interactions, without external intervention.
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10. Why is the conductivity of a nanowire much less than that of the corresponding bulk material?
a) Due to precise control of the heating mechanism
b) Due to greater mean free path
c) Due to scattering from wire boundaries
d) Due to the response of nanowires to an applied load
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Answer: c
Explanation: The conductivity of a nanowire is much less than that of the corresponding bulk material due to the scattering from the wire boundaries. This has a very significant effect upon reducing the wire width below the free electron mean free path of the bulk material. The decrease in conductivity is also attributed to the quantization in energy in nanowires.

11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nanomaterials?
a) High surface area to volume ratio
b) Reduced reactivity due to larger particle size
c) Increased strength and hardness compared to bulk materials
d) Unique optical, electrical, and magnetic properties
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Answer: b
Explanation: Nanomaterials exhibit increased reactivity owing to their high surface area to volume ratio, allowing them to interact more readily with other substances. Their properties can differ significantly from bulk materials due to their nanoscale dimensions.

12. Which of the following is not a requirement for an ideal semiconductor nanostructure?
a) Density
b) Uniformity
c) Confinement potential
d) Low melting point
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Answer: d
Explanation: An ideal semiconductor nanostructure should have uniform shape, size, and composition. Dense nanostructures have many applications. Potential wells confining electrons and holes should be sufficiently deep to prevent the thermal excitation of these carriers out of the nanostructures.

13. Why are problems of friction and wear more critical in case of nanodevices?
a) Good conductor of electricity
b) High surface to volume ratio
c) Lubrication is impossible
d) Surface topology
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Answer: b
Explanation: Micro and nano-devices have high surface to volume ratio that makes the problems of friction and wear more critical. This can be solved by coating the movable parts of these devices with super lubricants.

14. What is the field that integrates nanotechnology with biology called?
a) Nanoelectronics
b) Nanomedicine
c) Nanoengineering
d) Nanomaterials science
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Answer: c
Explanation: Nanomedicine refers to the application of nanotechnology in the field of medicine and healthcare, including diagnosis, drug delivery, imaging, and therapy at the molecular level.


Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions on Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Our 1000+ MCQs focus on all topics of the Nanotechnology subject, covering 100+ topics. This will help you to prepare for exams, contests, online tests, quizzes, viva-voce, interviews, and certifications. You can practice these MCQs chapter by chapter starting from the 1st chapter or you can jump to any chapter of your choice.
  1. Nano Structured Material
  2. Computational Nanotechnology
  3. Nanotribology, Nanofabrication & Nanofluidics
  4. Graphene
  5. Fullerene
  6. Carbon Nanotubes
  7. Nanoparticles
  8. Nano-Optics
  9. Nano Electronics & Nano Magnetism
  10. Nano Clusters
  11. Nanorods
  12. Quantum Dots
  13. Nanoporous Materials
  14. Nanocomposites
  15. Nanoprobes
  16. Nanowires
  17. Structural Analysis

1. MCQ on Nano Structured Material

The section contains Nanotechnology multiple choice questions and answers on semiconductor materials, nano structured materials like metals, ceramics and polymers.

  • Nano Structured Semiconductor Materials
  • Metals
  • Ceramics
  • Polymers
  • 2. Computational Nanotechnology

    The section contains Nanotechnology questions and answers on computational nanotechnology.

  • Computational Nanotechnology
  • 3. Nanotribology, Nanofabrication & Nanofluidics

    The section contains Nanotechnology MCQs on nanotribology, nanofabrication, nanofabrication of nanoscale material, nanofluidics, and their applications.

  • Nanotribology
  • Nanofabrication
  • Nanofabrication of Nanoscale Material
  • Nanofluidics
  • Application of Nanofluidics
  • 4. Nanotechnology MCQ on Graphene

    The section contains multiple choice questions and answers on graphene mechanical properties, graphene chemical and structural characterization, graphene defects, graphene production, graphene functional chemistry, and graphene applications.

  • Graphene
  • Chemical Characterization of Graphene
  • Mechanical Properties of Graphene
  • Structural Characterization of Graphene
  • Defects in Graphene
  • Production of Graphene
  • Production of Graphene – Set 2
  • Production of Graphene – Set 3
  • Functional Chemistry of Graphene
  • Functional Chemistry of Graphene – Set 2
  • Application of Graphene
  • 5. Nanotechnology Multiple Choice Questions on Fullerene

    The section contains Nanotechnology questions and answers on fullerene properties and production, fullerene chemistry, fullerene-containing polymers, fullerene as a ligand, heterofullerene, and fullerene purification.

  • Fullerene
  • Properties of Fullerene
  • Production of Fullerene
  • Chemistry of Fullerene
  • Chemistry of Fullerene – Set 2
  • Fullerene Containing Polymers
  • Fullerene as Ligand
  • Heterofullerene
  • Purification of Fullerene
  • 6. Nanotechnology MCQs on Carbon Nanotubes

    The section contains MCQs on carbon nanotubes, carbon nanotube synthesis, structure and types, carbon nanotube metrology, mechanical properties, thermal stability, and applications, including heat transport.

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Carbon Nanotubes Synthesis
  • Carbon Nanotubes Synthesis – Set 2
  • Carbon Nanotubes Structure and Types
  • Carbon Nanotubes Structure and Types – Set 2
  • Carbon Nanotube Metrology
  • Carbon Nanotube Metrology – Set 2
  • Carbon Nanotubes – Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability
  • Heat Transport in Carbon Nanotubes
  • Application of Carbon Nanotubes
  • Application of Carbon Nanotubes – Set 2
  • 7. Nanoparticles

    The section contains Nanotechnology multiple choice questions and answers on nanoparticles, nanoparticle colloids, nanoparticle characterization and morphology, nanoparticle synthesis, and medical applications of nanoparticles.

  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanoparticles Colloids
  • Morphology of Nanoparticles
  • Characterization of Nanoparticles
  • Characterization of Nanoparticles – Set 2
  • Medical Application of Nanoparticles
  • Synthesis of Nanoparticles
  • Synthesis of Nanoparticles – Set 2
  • 8. Nano-Optics

    The section contains questions and answers on nano optics, computational electromagnetics, photonic crystals, optical properties of nanostructures, metamaterials, optical tweezers, far-field, and near-field optical microscopy.

  • Nano Optics
  • Computational Electromagnetics
  • Photonic Crystals
  • Photonic Crystals – Set 2
  • Optical Properties of Nanostructures
  • Meta Materials
  • Meta Materials – Set 2
  • Optical Tweezers
  • Optical Tweezers – Set 2
  • Far Field and Near Field Optical Microscopy
  • 9. MCQ on Nano Electronics & Nano Magnetism

    The section contains MCQs on nano electronics and nano magnetism.

  • Nano Electronics
  • Nano Magnetism
  • 10. Nano Clusters

    The section contains Nanotechnology multiple choice questions and answers on nanoclusters and their synthesis, formation of nanostructured materials, surface and bulk magnetism of materials, and nanocrystalline structure.

  • Nanoclusters
  • Synthesis of Nanoclusters
  • Formation of Nano Structured Materials
  • Formation of Nano Structured Materials – Set 2
  • Surface and Bulk Magnetism of Materials
  • Nano Crystalline Structure
  • Nano Crystalline Structure – Set 2
  • 11. Nanotechnology Multiple Choice Questions on Nanorods

    The section contains questions and answers on nanorods and their synthesis.

  • Nanorods
  • Synthesis of Nanorods
  • 12. Nanotechnology MCQ on Quantum Dots

    The section contains MCQs on quantum dot synthesis, quantum dot characteristics, and applications.

  • Characteristics of Quantum Dots
  • Application of Quantum Dots
  • Synthesis of Quantum Dots
  • 13. MCQ on Nanoporous Materials

    The section contains Nanotechnology multiple choice questions and answers on nanoporous materials, micro and mesoporous materials.

  • Micro Porous Materials
  • Meso Porous Materials
  • Nanoporous Materials
  • 14. Multiple Choice Questions on Nanocomposites

    The section contains questions and answers on nanocomposites, nanocomposites synthesis, polymer nanocomposites, nanocomposites characteristics and application.

  • Nanocomposites
  • Synthesis of Nanocomposites
  • Characteristics of Nanocomposites
  • Application of Nanocomposites
  • Polymer Nanocomposites
  • 15. Nanoprobes

    The section contains MCQs on nanoprobes.

  • Nanoprobes
  • 16. Nanowires

    The section contains Nanotechnology multiple choice questions and answers on nanowires, their characteristics, and applications.

  • Nanowires
  • Application of Nanowires
  • Characteristics of Nanowires
  • 17. Nanotechnology Multiple Choice Questions on Structural Analysis

    The section contains questions and answers on structural analysis, scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM).

  • Structural Analysis – STM
  • Structural Analysis – AFM
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