Current Electricity

128 Questions MCQ (Single Correct) Start NEET Test
2026 Q1 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

A resistor is connected to a battery of 12 V emf and internal resistance $2 \Omega$. If the current in the circuit is 0.6 A , the terminal voltage of the battery is:

A.

10 V

B.

1.2 V

C.

12 V

D.

10.8 V

2026 Q2 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

A uniform metallic wire having resistance $4 \Omega$ is bent to form a square loop (ABCD) (see figure). A resistance of $2 \Omega$ is connected between points $B$ and $D$ and a battery of 2 V is connected across points $A$ and $C$ as shown in the figure. Now the value of current $(l)$ is :

NEET 2026 Physics - Current Electricity Question 2 English
A.

2 A

B.

8 A

C.

4.5 A

D.

4 A

2026 Q3 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026
A room heater is rated $400 \mathrm{~W}, 220 \mathrm{~V}$. If the supply voltage drops to 200 V , what will be the power consumed (approximately)?
A.
200 W
B.
400 W
C.
331 W
D.
121 W
2026 Q4 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

A galvanometer of resistance $100 \Omega$ gives full scale deflection for a current of 1 mA . It is converted into an ammeter of range $0-10 \mathrm{~A}$. The shunt required is:

A.

$0.01 \Omega$

B.

$0.10 \Omega$

C.

$1.0 \Omega$

D.

$0.001 \Omega$

2026 Q5 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

In a metre bridge experiment (see figure), the positions of the cell, $E$, and galvanometer, $G$, are interchanged. We shall observe in the galvanometer:

NEET 2026 Physics - Current Electricity Question 5 English
A.

Only the left-sided deflection

B.

There will be no deflection irrespective of the position of the jockey

C.

Only the right-sided deflection

D.

Both right-sided and left-sided deflection and at balance point, no deflection

2026 Q6 NEET MCQ
28 Jun 2026

Consider two circuits, (A) and (B), each having two resistors. One of them has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, $+\alpha$, while the other one has a negative temperature of coefficient, $-\alpha$, as shown in the figure. The current through these circuits are denoted by $I_A$ and $I_B$. At initial temperature, the resistance of the two resistors is $R_0$. As the temperature is increased, the correct option that describes the variation of current in these circuits is:

RE-NEET 2026 Physics - Current Electricity Question 1 English

A.

Both $I_A$ and $I_B$ remain constant

B.

$I_A$ remains constant while $I_B$ increases

C.

$I_A$ decreases while $I_B$ increases

D.

$I_A$ increases while $I_B$ decreases

2025 Q7 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The current passing through the battery in the given circuit, is:

NEET 2025 Physics - Current Electricity Question 8 English

A.
2.5 A
B.
1.5 A
C.
2.0 A
D.
0.5 A
2025 Q8 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A wire of resistance $R$ is cut into 8 equal pieces. From these pieces two equivalent resistances are made by adding four of these together in parallel. Then these two sets are added in series. The net effective resistance of the combination is:

A.
$\frac{R}{16}$
B.
$\frac{R}{8}$
C.
$\frac{R}{64}$
D.
$\frac{R}{32}$
2025 Q9 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A constant voltage of 50 V is maintained between the points $A$ and $B$ of the circuit shown in the figure. The current through the branch $C D$ of the circuit is:

NEET 2025 Physics - Current Electricity Question 7 English

A.
2.5 A
B.
3.0 A
C.
1.5 A
D.
2.0 A
2024 Q10 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A uniform wire of diameter $d$ carries a current of $100 \mathrm{~mA}$ when the mean drift velocity of electrons in the wire is $v$. For a wire of diameter $\frac{d}{2}$ of the same material to carry a current of $200 \mathrm{~mA}$, the mean drift velocity of electrons in the wire is

A.
$4 v$
B.
$8 v$
C.
$v$
D.
$2 v$
2024 Q11 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A uniform metal wire of length $l$ has $10 \Omega$ resistance. Now this wire is stretched to a length $2l$ and then bent to form a perfect circle. The equivalent resistance across any arbitrary diameter of that circle is

A.
$10 \Omega$
B.
$5 \Omega$
C.
$40 \Omega$
D.
$20 \Omega$
2024 Q12 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The given circuit shows a uniform straight wire $A B$ of $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ length fixed at both ends. In order to get zero reading in the galvanometer $G$, the free end of $J$ is to be placed from $B$ at:

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination) Physics - Current Electricity Question 11 English

A.
32 cm
B.
8 cm
C.
16 cm
D.
24 cm
2024 Q13 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The terminal voltage of the battery, whose emf is $10 \mathrm{~V}$ and internal resistance $1 \Omega$, when connected through an external resistance of $4 \Omega$ as shown in the figure is:

NEET 2024 Physics - Current Electricity Question 14 English

A.
4 V
B.
6 V
C.
8 V
D.
10 V
2024 Q14 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A wire of length '$l$' and resistance $100 \Omega$ is divided into 10 equal parts. The first 5 parts are connected in series while the next 5 parts are connected in parallel. The two combinations are again connected in series. The resistance of this final combination is:

A.
$26 \Omega$
B.
$52 \Omega$
C.
$55 \Omega$
D.
$60 \Omega$
2024 Q15 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Two heaters $A$ and $B$ have power rating of $1 \mathrm{~kW}$ and $2 \mathrm{~kW}$, respectively. Those two are first connected in series and then in parallel to a fixed power source. The ratio of power outputs for these two cases is:

A.
$1: 1$
B.
$2: 9$
C.
$1: 2$
D.
$2: 3$
2024 Q16 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Choose the correct circuit which can achieve the bridge balance.

A.
NEET 2024 Physics - Current Electricity Question 13 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2024 Physics - Current Electricity Question 13 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2024 Physics - Current Electricity Question 13 English Option 3
D.
NEET 2024 Physics - Current Electricity Question 13 English Option 4
2023 Q17 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A certain wire $\mathrm{A}$ has resistance $81 ~\Omega$. The resistance of another wire $\mathrm{B}$ of same material and equal length but of diameter thrice the diameter of A will be :

A.
$81 ~\Omega$
B.
$9 ~\Omega$
C.
$729 ~\Omega$
D.
$243 ~\Omega$
2023 Q18 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A copper wire of radius $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ contains $10^{22}$ free electrons per cubic metre. The drift velocity for free electrons when $10 \mathrm{~A}$ current flows through the wire will be (Given, charge on electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ ) :

A.
$\frac{6.25 \times 10^4}{\pi} \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
B.
$\frac{6.25}{\pi} \times 10^3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$
C.
$\frac{6.25}{\pi} \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
D.
$\frac{6.25 \times 10^5}{\pi} \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
2023 Q19 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The emf of a cell having internal resistance $1 \Omega$ is balanced against a length of $330 \mathrm{~cm}$ on a potentiometer wire. When an external resistance of $2 \Omega$ is connected across the cell, the balancing length will be :

A.
220 cm
B.
330 cm
C.
115 cm
D.
332 cm
2023 Q20 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The magnitude and direction of the current in the following circuit is :-

NEET 2023 Physics - Current Electricity Question 20 English

A.
0.5 A from $A$ to $B$ through $E$
B.
$\frac{5}{9} A$ from $A$ to $B$ through $E$
C.
1.5 A from $B$ to $A$ through $E$
D.
0.2 A from $B$ to $A$ through $E$
2023 Q21 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

If the galvanometer $G$ does not show any deflection in the circuit shown, the value of $R$ is given by:

NEET 2023 Physics - Current Electricity Question 22 English

A.
50 $\Omega$
B.
100 $\Omega$
C.
400 $\Omega$
D.
200 $\Omega$
2023 Q22 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Resistance of a carbon resistor determined from colour codes is $(22000 \pm 5 \%) \Omega$. The colour of third band must be :

A.
Green
B.
Orange
C.
Yellow
D.
Red
2023 Q23 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The resistance of platinum wire at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $2 ~\Omega$ and $6.8 ~\Omega$ at $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire is :

A.
$3 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
B.
$3 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
C.
$3 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
D.
$3 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$
2023 Q24 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

10 resistors, each of resistance $\mathrm{R}$ are connected in series to a battery of emf $E$ and negligible internal resistance. Then those are connected in parallel to the same battery, the current is increased $n$ times. The value of $n$ is :

A.
100
B.
1
C.
1000
D.
10
2022 Q25 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The reciprocal of resistance is :

A.
conductance
B.
reactance
C.
mobility
D.
conductivity
2022 Q26 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A cell of emf 4 V and internal resistance 0.5 $\Omega$ is connected to a 7.5 $\Omega$ external resistance. The terminal potential difference of the cell is

A.
0.375 V
B.
3.75 V
C.
4.25 V
D.
4 V
2022 Q27 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The equivalent resistance of the infinite network given below is :

NEET 2022 Phase 2 Physics - Current Electricity Question 27 English

A.
$\left( {1 + \sqrt 5 } \right)\Omega $
B.
$2\,\Omega $
C.
$\left( {1 + \sqrt 2 } \right)\Omega $
D.
$\left( {1 + \sqrt 3 } \right)\Omega $
2022 Q28 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The sliding contact C is at one fourth of the length of the potentiometer wire (AB) from A as shown in the circuit diagram. If the resistance of the wire AB is R0, then the potential drop (V) across the resistor R is

NEET 2022 Phase 2 Physics - Current Electricity Question 25 English

A.
${{2{V_0}R} \over {2{R_0} + 3R}}$
B.
${{4{V_0}R} \over {3{R_0} + 16R}}$
C.
${{4{V_0}R} \over {3{R_0} + R}}$
D.
${{2{V_0}R} \over {4{R_0} + R}}$
2022 Q29 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Two resistors of resistance, 100 $\Omega$ and 200 $\Omega$ are connected in parallel in an electrical circuit. The ratio of the thermal energy developed in 100 $\Omega$ to that in 200 $\Omega$ in a given time is

A.
1 : 2
B.
2 : 1
C.
1 : 4
D.
4 : 1
2022 Q30 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A copper wire of length 10 m and radius $\left( {{{{{10}^{ - 2}}} \over {\sqrt \pi }}} \right)$ m has electrical resistance of 10 $\Omega$. The current density in the wire for an electric field strength of 10 (V/m) is

A.
104 A/m2
B.
106 A/m2
C.
10$-$5 A/m2
D.
105 A/m2
2022 Q31 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance X by adjusting the variable resistance Y as shown in the figure. For the most precise measurement of X, the resistance P and Q

NEET 2022 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 31 English

A.
Should be approximately equal to 2X
B.
Should be approximately equal and are small
C.
Should be very large and unequal
D.
Do not play any significant role
2021 Q32 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs?
A.
62 cm
B.
60 cm
C.
21.6 cm
D.
64 cm
2021 Q33 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The effective resistance of a parallel connection that consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of cross-section and same material is 0.25$\Omega$. What will be the effective resistance if they are connected in series?
A.
4$\Omega$
B.
0.25$\Omega$
C.
0.5$\Omega$
D.
1$\Omega$
2021 Q34 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Column - I gives certain physical terms associated with flow of current through a metallic conductor. Column-II gives some mathematical relations involving electrical quantities. Match column-I and column-II with appropriate relations.

Column - I Column - II
(A) Drift Velocity (P) ${m \over {n{e^2}p}}$
(B) Electrical Resistivity (Q) $ne{\upsilon _d}$
(C) Relaxation Period (R) ${{eE} \over m}\tau $
(D) Current Density (S) ${E \over J}$
A.
(A)-(R); (B)-(Q); (C)-(S); (D)-(P)
B.
(A)-(R); (B)-(S); (C)-(P); (D)-(Q)
C.
(A)-(R); (B)-(S); (C)-(Q); (D)-(P)
D.
(A)-(R); (B)-(P); (C)-(S); (D)-(Q)
2021 Q35 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Three resistors having resistances r1, r2 and r3 are connected as shown in the given circuit. The ratio ${{{i_3}} \over {{i_1}}}$ of currents in terms of resistances used in the circuit is :

NEET 2021 Physics - Current Electricity Question 35 English
A.
${{{r_2}} \over {{r_1} + {r_3}}}$
B.
${{{r_1}} \over {{r_2} + {r_3}}}$
C.
${{{r_2}} \over {{r_2} + {r_3}}}$
D.
${{{r_1}} \over {{r_1} + {r_2}}}$
2020 Q36 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A resistance wire connected in the left gap of a metre bridge balances a 10 $\Omega $ resistance in the right gap at a point which divides the bridge wire in the ratio 3:2. If the length of the resistance wire is 1.5 m, then the length of 1 $\Omega $ of the resistance wire is :
A.
$1.0 \times {10^{ - 1}}m$
B.
$1.5 \times {10^{ - 1}}m$
C.
$1.5 \times {10^{ - 2}}m$
D.
$1.0 \times {10^{ - 2}}m$
2020 Q37 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The color code of a resistance is given below :
NEET 2020 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 40 English
The values of resistance and tolerance, respectively, are
A.
47 k$\Omega $ , 10%
B.
4.7 k$\Omega $ , 5%
C.
470 $\Omega $ , 5%
D.
470 k$\Omega $ , 5%
2020 Q38 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A charged particle having drift velocity 7.5$ \times $10-4 ms-1 in an electric field of 3$ \times $10-10 Vm-1 has a mobility in m2 V-1s-1 of :
A.
2.5 $ \times $106
B.
2.5 $ \times $10-6
C.
2.25 $ \times $10-15
D.
2.25 $ \times $1015
2020 Q39 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Which of the following graph represents the variation of resistivity ($\rho $) with temperature (T) for copper?
A.
NEET 2020 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 36 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2020 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 36 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2020 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 36 English Option 3
D.
NEET 2020 Phase 1 Physics - Current Electricity Question 36 English Option 4
2020 Q40 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The solids which have the negative temperature coefficient of resistance are :
A.
insulators only
B.
semiconductors only
C.
insulators and semiconductors
D.
metals
2019 Q41 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In the circuits shown below, the readings of voltmeters and the ammeters will be : NEET 2019 Physics - Current Electricity Question 46 English
A.
V1 = V2 and i1 = i2
B.
V1 > V2 and i1 > i2
C.
V1 > V2 and i1 = i2
D.
V1 = V2 and i1 > i2
2019 Q42 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Six similar bulbs are connected as shown in the figure with a DC source of emf E, and zero internal resistance.

The ratio of power consumption by the bulbs when (i) all are glowing and (ii) in the situation when two from section A and one from section B are glowing, will be : NEET 2019 Physics - Current Electricity Question 47 English
A.
4 : 9
B.
9 : 4
C.
1 : 2
D.
2 : 1
2019 Q43 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Which of the following acts as a circuit protection device?
A.
inductor
B.
conductor
C.
switch
D.
fuse
2019 Q44 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

For a wire $\frac{R}{\ell}=\frac{1}{2}$ and length of wire is $\ell=5 \mathrm{~cm}$. If potential difference of $\mathrm{l} \mathrm{V}$ is applied across it, then current through wire will be ($R=$ Resistance)

A.
40 A
B.
4 A
C.
25 A
D.
2.5 A
2019 Q45 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A current of $10 \mathrm{~A}$ is passing through a metallic wire of cross-sectional area $4 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2$. If the density of the aluminium conductor is $2.7 \mathrm{~gm} / \mathrm{cc}$ considering aluminium gives 1 electron per atom for conduction, then find the drift velocity of the electrons if molecular weight of aluminium is $27 \mathrm{~gm}$.

A.
$1.6 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
B.
$3.6 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
C.
$2.6 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
D.
$1.5 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
2018 Q46 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A carbon resistor of (47 $ \pm $ 4.7) k$\Omega $ is to be marked with rings of different colours for its identification. The colour code sequence will be
A.
Violet – Yellow – Orange – Silver
B.
Yellow – Violet – Orange – Silver
C.
Yellow – Green – Violet – Gold
D.
Green – Orange – Violet – Gold
2018 Q47 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A battery consists of a variable number n of identical cells (having internal resistance r each) which are connected in series. The terminals of the battery are short-circuited and the current I is measured. Which of the graphs shows the correct relationship between I and n?
A.
NEET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 43 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 43 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 43 English Option 3
D.
NEET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 43 English Option 4
2018 Q48 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A set of n equal resistors, of value R each, are connected in series to a battery of emf E and internal resistance R. The current drawn is I. Now, the n resistors are connected in parallel to the same battery. Then the current drawn from battery becomes 10I. The value of n is
A.
10
B.
11
C.
20
D.
9
2018 Q49 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A metal wire has a resistance of $35 \Omega$. If its length is increased to double by drawing it, then its new resistance will be

A.
$70 \Omega$
B.
$140 \Omega$
C.
$105 \Omega$
D.
$35 \Omega$
2018 Q50 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

In the circuit in the figure, if no current flows through the galvanometer when the key K is closed, the bridge is balanced. The balancing condition for bridge is

AIIMS 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 10 English

A.
$\frac{C_1}{C_2}=\frac{R_1}{R_2}$
B.
$\frac{C_1}{C_2}=\frac{R_2}{R_1}$
C.
$\frac{C_1^2}{C_2^2}=\frac{R_1^2}{R_2^2}$
D.
$\frac{C_1^2}{C_2^2}=\frac{R_2}{R_1}$