UP Board Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key and Solutions PDF (March 1, Code 346 BS)

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UP Board Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2023 with Answer Key Code 346 BS is available for download. The exam was conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) on March 1, 2023 in Afternoon Session 2 PM to 5:15 PM. The medium of paper was English and Hindi. In terms of difficulty level, UP Board Class 12 Physics paper was Easy. The question paper comprised a total of 9 questions.

UP Board Class 12 Physics (Code 346 BS) Question Paper 2023 with Solutions PDF

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Question 1:

The dielectric constant (k) of silver is

  • (A) \( k = 0 \)
  • (B) \( k = +1 \)
  • (C) \( k = -1 \)
  • (D) \( k = \infty \) (infinity)

Question 2:

N-P-N transistor is arranged as in the following figure. This circuit is of


  • (A) common-base amplifier
  • (B) common-emitter amplifier
  • (C) common-collector amplifier
  • (D) none of these

Question 3:

What will be the refractive index of a thin prism material if its refracting angle and angle of deviation are the same?

  • (A) 1.5
  • (B) 2.0
  • (C) 1.33
  • (D) 0 (zero)

Question 4:

The equation \( \, {}^4_1H \rightarrow {}^4_2He + 2\beta^0 + Q \) represents

  • (A) nuclear fission
  • (B) nuclear fusion
  • (C) nuclear disintegration
  • (D) none of these

Question 5:

Among the following, which one is not the fundamental particle?

  • (A) Positron
  • (B) Electron
  • (C) \( \alpha \)-particle
  • (D) Neutrino

Question 6:

Resistance \( R \), inductance \( L \) and capacitor \( C \) are connected in series. The frequency of the alternating current source is \( n \) and resonant frequency is \( n_r \). Under which condition does the current lag behind the voltage?

  • (A) \( n = 0 \)
  • (B) \( n < n_r \)
  • (C) \( n = n_r \)
  • (D) \( n > n_r \)

Question 7:

Write any two main features of electromagnetic waves.


Question 8:

What is meant by threshold wavelength?


Question 9:

What will be the effect on focal length and nature of convex lens of refractive index \( n = \frac{3}{2} \) dipped in a liquid of refractive index \( n = \frac{3}{2} \)?


Question 10:

What is meant by the current gain (\(\beta\)) of a transistor?


Question 11:

Calculate the charge on nucleus \({}^7_{}N^{14}\) in coulomb.


Question 12:

Define 1 henry of self-inductance.


Question 13:

An electron of energy 45 eV is revolving in a circular path in magnetic field of intensity \(9 \times 10^{-5}\) weber/m². Find the radius of the circular path.


Question 14:

A particle of mass \(m\) and charge \(q\) traverses distance \(d\) from rest in a uniform electric field \(E\). Prove that the velocity \(v\) attained by the particle is \( v = \sqrt{\frac{2qEd}{m}} \).


Question 15:

The magnifying power of a telescope is 9. When it is adjusted for parallel rays, the distance between the eye lens and objective is 20 cm. Determine the focal lengths of both the lenses.


Question 16:

What are meant by ohmic and non-ohmic resistances? Draw the graph between voltage and current for a non-ohmic circuit and define dynamic resistance.


Question 17:

Classify nuclei on the basis of atomic number and mass number and define them.


Question 18:

What is a NOR gate? Draw its logic symbol and obtain the truth table.


Question 19:

The equations of current and voltage in a circuit are as follows: \[ i = 3.5 \sin\left(628t + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \, ampere \] \[ v = 28 \sin\left(628t - \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \, volt \]
Find:

(i) Root mean square value of current,
(ii) Time period,
(iii) Phase difference between current and voltage.


Question 20:

Write four main properties of γ-rays. Whose wavelength is larger among γ-rays and ultraviolet rays?


Question 21:

On suspending a magnet at 30° with the magnetic meridian, it makes an angle of 45° with the horizontal. What will be the actual angle of dip?


Question 22:

Equiconcave lens of crown glass has to be made. How much radii of the surfaces of the lens should be kept so that its power would be -2.5 D? The refractive index of crown glass is 1.65.


Question 23:

What is a transistor? By drawing the circuit diagram of common emitter configuration, plot the output characteristics.


Question 24:

Define the formula for the resonant frequency in a series L-C-R alternating current circuit.


Question 25:

Explain Bohr's model of the atom.


Question 26:

The energy of an electron of excited hydrogen atom is -3.4 eV. Determine the angular momentum of the electron.


Question 27:

Obtain the formula for refractive index of material of prism in terms of angle of minimum deviation and angle of prism.


Question 28:

Explain both the laws of Kirchhoff of electrical circuits.


Question 29:

What is the meaning of matter-wave of Louis de Broglie? Deduce the relation for wavelength of de Broglie in terms of kinetic energy.


Question 30:

Derive the formula for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, partially filled with a dielectric.


Question 31:

Draw the energy level diagram for hydrogen atom. Show the transitions of Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series in the diagram. In which region do these spectrum lie?


Question 32:

What do you understand by electromagnetic induction? State Faraday’s laws regarding electromagnetic induction.


Question 33:

What is the meaning of wavefront? Explain the laws of reflection by explaining Huygens' principle of wavefront.


Question 34:

What is LED? Explain its principle, construction and working.



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