Geometrical Optics

89 Questions MCQ (Single Correct)
2026 NEET MCQ
NEET 2026

A ray of monochromatic light is passing through an equilateral prism $(A B C)$ as shown in the figure. The refracted ray $(Q R)$ is parallel to its base $(B C)$ and the angle of incidence $(i)$ is $50^{\circ}$. Then the angle of deviation $(\delta)$ is:

NEET 2026 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 1 English

A.

$45^{\circ}$

B.

$35^{\circ}$

C.

$40^{\circ}$

D.

$55^{\circ}$

2026 NEET MCQ
NEET 2026

In a concave lens, a ray of light emanating from the object parallel to the principal axis of the lens after refraction:

A.

passes through $2 F$, which is the radius of curvature of the lens.

B.

appears to diverge from the first principal focus.

C.

emerges parallel to the principal axis.

D.

passes through the second principal focus.

2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

A microscope has an objective of focal length 2 cm , eyepiece of focal length 4 cm and the tube length of 40 cm . If the distance of distinct vision of eye is 25 cm , the magnification in the microscope is

A.
150
B.
250
C.
100
D.
125
2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

In a certain camera, a combination of four similar thin convex lenses are arranged axially in contact. Then the power of the combination and the total magnification in comparison to the power ( $p$ ) and magnification ( $m$ ) for each lens will be, respectively

A.
$4 p$ and $m^4$
B.
$p^4$ and $m^4$
C.
$4 p$ and $4 m$
D.
$p^4$ and $4 m$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Image formation needs regular reflection and/or refraction.

Statement II : The variety in colour of objects we see around us is due to the constituent colours of the light incident on them.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
B.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

A light ray enters through a right angled prism at point $P$ with the angle of incidence $30^{\circ}$ as shown in figure. It travels through the prism parallel to its base $B C$ and emerges along the face $A C$. The refractive index of the prism is:

NEET 2024 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 6 English

A.
$ \frac{\sqrt{5}}{4} $
B.
$ \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} $
C.
$ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} $
D.
$ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} $
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

A small telescope has an objective of focal length $140 \mathrm{~cm}$ and an eye piece of focal length $5.0 \mathrm{~cm}$. The magnifying power of telescope for viewing a distant object is:

A.
34
B.
28
C.
17
D.
32
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

A lens is made up of 3 different transparent media as shown in figure. A point object O is placed on its axis beyond $2f$. How many real images will be obtained on the other side?

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 11 English

A.
2
B.
1
C.
No image will be formed
D.
3
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

$\epsilon_0$ and $\mu_0$ are the electric permittivity and magnetic permeability of free space respectively. If the corresponding quantities of a medium are $2 ~\epsilon_0$ and $1.5 ~\mu_0$ respectively, the refractive index of the medium will nearly be :

A.
$\sqrt{2}$
B.
$\sqrt{3}$
C.
3
D.
2
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

A horizontal ray of light is incident on the right angled prism with prism angle $6^{\circ}$. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.5 , then the angle of emergence will be:

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 10 English

A.
$9^{\circ}$
B.
$10^{\circ}$
C.
$4^{\circ}$
D.
$6^{\circ}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

An object is mounted on a wall. Its image of equal size is to be obtained on a parallel wall with the help of a convex lens placed between these walls. The lens is kept at distance x in front of the second wall. The required focal length of the lens will be :

A.
less than $\frac{x}{4}$
B.
more than $\frac{x}{4}$ but less than $\frac{x}{2}$
C.
$\frac{x}{2}$
D.
$\frac{x}{4}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

Light travels a distance $\mathrm{x}$ in time $t_{1}$ in air and $10 \mathrm{x}$ in time $t_{2}$ in another denser medium. What is the critical angle for this medium?

A.
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{10 \mathrm{t}_{2}}{\mathrm{t}_{1}}\right)$
B.
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{t_{1}}{10 t_{2}}\right)$
C.
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{10 t_{1}}{t_{2}}\right)$
D.
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{t_{2}}{t_{1}}\right)$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin) ?

NEET 2023 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 13 English

A.
$-40 \mathrm{~cm}$
B.
$-100 \mathrm{~cm}$
C.
$-50 \mathrm{~cm}$
D.
$40 \mathrm{~cm}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

Two thin lenses are of same focal lengths $(f)$, but one is convex and the other one is concave. When they are placed in contact with each other, the equivalent focal length of the combination will be :

A.
$f / 4$
B.
$f / 2$
C.
Infinite
D.
Zero
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

During a cloudy day, a primary and a secondary rainbow may be created, then the :

A.
secondary rainbow is due to single internal reflection and is formed above the primary one.
B.
primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the secondary one.
C.
primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed below the secondary one.
D.
secondary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the primary one.
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

An astronomical refracting telescope is being used by an observer to observe planets in normal adjustment. The focal lengths of the objective and eye piece used in the construction of the telescope are 20 m and 2 cm respectively. Consider the following statements about the telescope :

(a) The distance between the objective and eye piece is 20.02 m

(b) The magnification of the telescope is ($-$) 1000

(c) The image of the planet is erect and diminished

(d) The aperture of eye piece is smaller than that of objective

The correct statements are :

A.
(a), (b) and (d)
B.
(a), (b) and (c)
C.
(b), (c) and (d)
D.
(c), (d) and (a)
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

A biconvex lens has radii of curvature, 20 cm each. If the refractive index of the material of the lens is 1.5, the power of the lens is

A.
+2 D
B.
+20 D
C.
+5 D
D.
Infinity
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

A light ray falls on a glass surface of refractive index $\sqrt3$, at an angle 60$^\circ$. The angle between the refracted and reflected rays would be

A.
30$^\circ$
B.
60$^\circ$
C.
90$^\circ$
D.
120$^\circ$
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

Two transparent media A and B are separated by a plane boundary. The speed of light in those media are 1.5 $\times$ 108 m/s and 2.0 $\times$ 108 m/s, respectively. The critical angle for a ray of light for these two media is

A.
sin$-$1 (0.500)
B.
sin$-$1 (0.750)
C.
tan$-$1 (0.500)
D.
tan$-$1 (0.750)
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
Find the value of the angle of emergence from the prism. Refractive index of the glass is $\sqrt 3 $

NEET 2021 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 22 English
A.
90$^\circ$
B.
60$^\circ$
C.
30$^\circ$
D.
45$^\circ$
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A convex lens 'A' of focal length 20 cm and a concave lens 'B' of focal length 5 cm are kept along the same axis with a distance 'd' between them. If a parallel beam of light falling on 'A' leaves 'B' as a parallel beam, then the distance 'd' in cm will be :
A.
30
B.
25
C.
15
D.
50
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A lens of large focal length and large aperture is best suited as an objective of an astronomical telescope since :
A.
a large aperture contributes to the quality and visibility of the images.
B.
a large area of the objective ensures better light gathering power.
C.
a large aperture provides a better resolution.
D.
All the above.
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A point object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a convex lens of focal length 30 cm. If a plane mirror were put perpendicular to the principal axis of the lens and at a distance of 40 cm from it, the final image would be formed at a distance of -

NEET 2021 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 20 English
A.
20 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image.
B.
20 cm from the lens, it would be a real image.
C.
30 cm from the lens, it would be a real image.
D.
30 cm from the plane mirror, it would be a virtual image.
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
A ray is incident at an angle of incidence i on one surface of a small angle prism (with angle of prism A) and emerges normally from the opposite surface. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is $\mu $, then the angle of incidence is nearly equal to :
A.
${{2A} \over \mu }$
B.
$\mu $A
C.
${{\mu A} \over 2}$
D.
${A \over {2\mu }}$
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
The Brewster's angle ib for an interface should be :
A.
30$^\circ $ < ib< 45$^\circ $
B.
45$^\circ $ < ib< 90$^\circ $
C.
ib = 90$^\circ $
D.
0$^\circ $ < ib< 30$^\circ $
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
In total internal reflection when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle for the pair of media in contact, what will be angle of refraction?
A.
equal to angle of incidence
B.
90o
C.
180o
D.
0o
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
Two similar thin equi-convex lenses, of focal length f each, are kept coaxially in contact with each other such that the focal length of the combination is F1. When the space between the two lenses is filled with glycerin (which has the same refractive index (m = 1.5) as that of glass) then the equivalent focal length is F2. The ratio F1 : F2 will be :
A.
1 : 2
B.
2 : 3
C.
3 : 4
D.
2 : 1
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
Pick the wrong answer in the context with rainbow.
A.
An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun.
B.
Rainbow is a combined effect of dispersion refraction and reflection of sunlight.
C.
When the light rays undergo two internal reflections in a water drop, a secondary rainbow is formed.
D.
The order of colours is reversed in the secondary rainbow.
2019 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2019

If focal length of objective and eye lenses are $10 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $10 \mathrm{~mm}$ respectively and tube length is $11 \mathrm{~cm}$ then angular magnification of telescope is

A.
10
B.
5
C.
100
D.
50
2019 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2019

Calculate the focal length of given lens if the magnification is $-$0 5.

AIIMS 2019 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 8 English

A.
6.66 cm
B.
5.44 cm
C.
3.88 cm
D.
1.38 cm
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
The refractive index of the material of a prism is $\sqrt 2 $ and the angle of the prism is 30°. One of the two refracting surfaces of the prism is made a mirror inwards, by silver coating. A beam of monochromatic light entering the prism from the other face will retrace its path (after reflection from the silvered surface) if its angle of incidence on the prism is
A.
600
B.
450
C.
300
D.
zero
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
An astronomical refracting telescope will have large angular magnification and high angular resolution, when it has an objective lens of
A.
small focal length and large diameter
B.
large focal length and small diameter
C.
large focal length and large diameter
D.
small focal length and small diameter
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm. If the object is displaced through a distance of 20 cm towards the mirror, the displacement of the image will be
A.
30 cm away from the mirror
B.
36 cm away from the mirror
C.
30 cm towards the mirror
D.
36 cm towards the mirror
2018 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2018

Assertion A convex mirror always make a virtual image.

Reason The ray always diverge after reflection from the convex mirror.

A.
Both Assertion and Reason are correct, Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
B.
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
C.
Assertion is correct and Reason is incorrect
D.
Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct
2017 NEET MCQ
NEET 2017
A thin prism having refracting angle 10o is made of glass of refractive infex 1.42. This prism is combined with another thin prism of glass of refractive index 1.7. This combination producess dispersion without deviation. The refracting angle of second prism should be
A.
6o
B.
8o
C.
10o
D.
4o
2017 NEET MCQ
NEET 2017
A beam of light from a source L is incident normally on a plane mirror fixed at a certain distance x from the source. The beam is reflected back as a spot on a scale placed just above the source L. When the mirror is rotated through a small angle $\theta $, the spot of the light is found to move through a distance y on the scale. The angle $\theta $ is given by
A.
${y \over x}$
B.
${x \over {2y}}$
C.
${x \over {y}}$
D.
${y \over {2x}}$
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

A lens of refractive index $\mu$ is put in a liquid of refractive index $\mu^{\prime}$. If the focal length of lens in air is $f$, then its focal length in liquid will be

A.
$\frac{-f \mu^{\prime}(\mu-1)}{\left(\mu^{\prime}-\mu\right)}$
B.
$\frac{-f\left(\mu^{\prime}-\mu\right)}{\mu^{\prime}(\mu-1)}$
C.
$-\frac{\mu^{\prime}(\mu-1)}{f\left(\mu^{\prime}-\mu\right)}$
D.
$\frac{f \mu^{\prime} \mu}{\left(\mu-\mu^{\prime}\right)}$
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

In the given figure, the angle of reflection is

AIIMS 2017 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 5 English

A.
30$^\circ$
B.
60$^\circ$
C.
45$^\circ$
D.
None of these
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

A thin prism $P_1$ of angle $4^{\circ}$ and refractive index 1.54 is combined with another prism $P_2$ of refractive index 1.72 produce dispersion without deviation, the angle of $P_2$ is

A.
$4^{\circ}$
B.
$5.33$
C.
$2.6^{\circ}$
D.
$3^{\circ}$
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

A simple telescope, consisting of an objective of focal length $60 \mathrm{~cm}$ and a single eye lens of focal length $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ is focused on a distant object in such a way that parallel rays emerge from the eye lens. If the object subtends an angle of $2^{\circ}$ at the objective, the angular width of the image is

A.
$10^{\circ}$
B.
$24^{\circ}$
C.
$50^{\circ}$
D.
$\frac{1}{6}^{\circ}$
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

Assertion : The mirror used in search lights are parabolic and not concave spherical.

Reason : In concave spherical mirror, the image formed is always virtual.

A.
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B.
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C.
Assertion is true but reason is false
D.
Both assertion and reason are false.
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

Assertion : Angle of deviation depends on the angle of prism.

Reason : For thin prism $\delta=(\mu-1) A$

Where $\delta=$ angle of deviation, $\mu=$ refractive index, $A=$ angle of prism

A.
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B.
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C.
Assertion is true but reason is false
D.
Both assertion and reason are false.
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
An air bubble in a glass slab with refractive index 1.5 (near normal incidence) is 5 cm deep when viewed from one surface and 3 cm deep when viewed from the opposite face. The thickness (in cm) of the slab is
A.
8
B.
10
C.
12
D.
16
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
A person can see clearly objects only when they lie between 50 cm and 400 cm from his eyes . In order to increase the maximum distance of distinct vision to infinity, the type and power of the correcting lens, the person has to use. will be
A.
convex, + 2.25 diopter
B.
concave, $-$0.25 diopter
C.
concave, $-$0.2 diopter
D.
convex, + 0.15 diopter
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
Two identical glass ($\mu $g = 3/2) equiconvex lenses of focal length $f$ each are kept in contact. The space between the two lenses is filled with water $\left( {{\mu _w} = 4/3} \right)$. The focal length of the combination is
A.
$f/3$
B.
$f$
C.
$4f/3$
D.
$3f/4$
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
Match the corresponding entries of column 1 with column 2. [Where m is the magnification produced by the mirror]

Column 1 Column 2
(A) m = - 2 (p) Convex mirror
(B) m = -${1 \over 2}$ (q) Concave mirror
(C) m = +2 (r) Real image
(D) m = +${1 \over 2}$ (s) Virtual image
A.
A  $ \to $  p   and   s;   B $ \to $ q and r;   C $ \to $ q and s;   D $ \to $ q and r
B.
A  $ \to $  r   and   s;   B $ \to $ q and s;   C $ \to $ q and r;   D $ \to $ p and s
C.
A  $ \to $  q  and  r;   B $ \to $ q and r;   C $ \to $ q and s;   D $ \to $ p and s
D.
A  $ \to $  p   and   r;   B $ \to $ p and s;   C $ \to $ p and q;   D $ \to $ r and s
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of a prism is 45o. The angle of prism is 60o. If the ray suffers minimum deviation through the prism, the angle of minimum deviation and refractive index of the material of the prism respectively, are
A.
${45^o};\sqrt 2 $
B.
${30^o};{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
C.
${45^o};{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
${30^o};\sqrt 2 $
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
A astronomical telescope has objective and eyepiece of focal lengths 40 cm and 4 cm respectively. To view an object 200 cm away from the objective, the lenses must be separated by a distance
A.
50.0 cm
B.
54.0 cm
C.
37.3 cm
D.
46.0 cm
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
In an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment a straight black line of length L is drawn on inside part of objective lens. The eye-piece forms a real image of this line. The length of this image is $I$. The magnification of the telescope is
A.
${{L + I} \over {L - I}}$
B.
${L \over I}$
C.
${L \over I} + 1$
D.
${L \over I} - 1$
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
A beam of light consisting of red, green and blue colours is incifent on a right angled prism. The refractive index of the material of the prism for the above red, green and blue wavelengths are 1.39, 1.44 and 1.47 respectively.

AIPMT 2015 Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 72 English
The prism will
A.
not separate the three colours at all
B.
separate the red colour part from the green and blue colours
C.
separate the blue colour part from the red and green colours
D.
separate all the three colours from one another