Q117 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in decreasing order of their frequencies.1.Gamma rays2.Ultraviolet rays3.Radio waves4.X-raysSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1, 4, 3, 2
B 4, 1, 2, 3
C 1, 4, 2, 3
D 4, 1, 3, 2

Correct answer: (c) 1, 4, 2, 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 4, 3, 2

    1, 4, 3, 2. Puts radio before ultraviolet.

  2. B

    4, 1, 2, 3

    4, 1, 2, 3. Starts with X-rays; gamma is higher frequency.

  3. C

    1, 4, 2, 3

    1, 4, 2, 3. Gamma → X-rays → ultraviolet → radio (decreasing frequency).

  4. D

    4, 1, 3, 2

    4, 1, 3, 2. X-rays first; radio before UV.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1, 4, 2, 3. Gamma, X-rays, UV, radio. Also note: c = fλ — Higher f, shorter λ; Gamma — Highest f in this set; Radio — Lowest f; Visible — Between UV and IR; not listed.