Electricity – Class 7 Olympiad Level
Questions
A. Conceptual / Objective Type (Multiple Choice – 20 Qs)
1. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? (a) Rubber (b) Copper (c) Wood
(d) Plastic
2. A battery is a combination of: (a) Wires (b) Cells (c) Switches (d) Bulbs
3. Which device prevents excessive current in a circuit? (a) Ammeter (b) Fuse (c) Switch (d)
Battery
4. What happens to the current if the resistance is doubled and voltage kept constant? (a)
Doubles (b) Halves (c) Becomes zero (d) Remains same
5. The SI unit of electric current is: (a) Ohm (b) Coulomb (c) Ampere (d) Watt
6. Which among the following is an insulator? (a) Graphite (b) Aluminum (c) Glass (d) Silver
7. In a dry cell, the electrolyte is: (a) Dilute acid (b) Ammonium chloride paste (c) Copper
sulphate (d) Sodium chloride solution
8. A torch bulb does not glow if: (a) Switch is off (b) Cell is weak (c) Filament is broken (d)
Any of these
9. The flow of electrons in a circuit is from: (a) Negative to positive terminal (b) Positive to
negative terminal (c) Both directions at same time (d) None of these
10. Which of these works on heating effect of current? (a) Electric bell (b) Electric fan (c)
Electric iron (d) Radio
11. The resistance of a wire depends on: (a) Length only (b) Area only (c) Both length and
thickness (d) Voltage applied
12. Which of the following is not a renewable source of electricity? (a) Solar (b) Wind (c)
Coal (d) Water
13. Which metal is used in fuse wire? (a) Copper (b) Silver (c) Lead-tin alloy (d) Aluminum
14. A closed path for electricity to flow is called: (a) Conductor (b) Insulator (c) Circuit (d)
Magnet
15. Which of these is a source of direct current (DC)? (a) Cell (b) Generator (c) Transformer
(d) Alternator
16. The electric bulb glows due to: (a) Magnetic effect of current (b) Heating effect of
current (c) Chemical effect of current (d) Static electricity
17. The symbol of a cell has: (a) Equal sized lines (b) Long and short lines (c) Only one line
(d) Circular shape
18. Which law relates current, voltage, and resistance? (a) Newton’s law (b) Ohm’s law (c)
Faraday’s law (d) Joule’s law
19. When two bulbs are connected in parallel: (a) Both glow brighter (b) Current is same
through each (c) Voltage divides (d) Each gets full voltage
20. Electric shock is dangerous because: (a) Current heats the body (b) Current affects
nerves and heart (c) Current creates light (d) All of these
B. Reasoning / Assertion (10 Qs)
1. Assertion (A): A bulb glows brighter in parallel connection. Reason (R): Voltage across
each bulb in parallel remains the same.
2. Assertion (A): Fuse wire is made of low melting point alloy. Reason (R): It melts quickly to
protect appliances from high current.
3. Assertion (A): Distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity. Reason (R): It does not
contain free ions.
4. Assertion (A): The electric current is measured by voltmeter. Reason (R): Voltmeter is
always connected in parallel.
5. Assertion (A): Electric current produces magnetic effect. Reason (R): A compass needle
deflects near a current carrying wire.
6. Assertion (A): Longer the wire, higher the resistance. Reason (R): Resistance is directly
proportional to length.
7. Assertion (A): A circuit will not work if switch is open. Reason (R): An open switch breaks
the path of electrons.
8. Assertion (A): Electric iron works on chemical effect of current. Reason (R): Electric
current can cause electrolysis.
9. Assertion (A): Overloading of circuits is dangerous. Reason (R): It may cause fire due to
excessive heat.
10. Assertion (A): A battery gives alternating current. Reason (R): Current in battery
changes direction every second.
C. Numericals (10 Qs)
1. A bulb of resistance 5 Ω is connected to 10 V battery. Find the current.
2. A wire of resistance 2 Ω carries 3 A current. Find the potential difference across it.
3. Calculate resistance if 12 V potential difference produces a current of 2 A.
4. A 60 W bulb is used for 2 hours. How much energy is consumed (in kWh)?
5. Find the current when charge 600 C flows in 2 minutes.
6. A heater of resistance 20 Ω is connected to 220 V. Calculate power consumed.
7. Two resistors 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in series. Find equivalent resistance.
8. Two resistors 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in parallel. Find equivalent resistance.
9. A 5 A current flows through a conductor for 10 s. Find charge transferred.
10. How much work is done when 2 C charge is moved across 12 V?
D. Higher Order Thinking (10 Qs)
1. Why does a bulb fuse when voltage supply is too high?
2. Why does copper wire get heated when current passes through it?
3. Why do electricians wear rubber gloves while working?
4. What happens if we connect a battery directly to itself without a load?
5. Why is tungsten used in bulb filament?
6. Why do power stations supply alternating current (AC) instead of direct current (DC)?
7. Why does a wire with larger cross-sectional area have less resistance?
8. A car battery is rated 12 V, 48 Ah. What does it mean?
9. Why does the current stop when the switch is open?
10. Explain with example how chemical effect of current is used in daily life.
