Magnetism — Class 11 MCQs with Answers
Class 11 CBSE Physics · Chapter 306
40 practice questions · 20 Easy · 20 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE Physics questions from Chapter 306, "Magnetism". You get 4 timed quizzes made from 40 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 20 Easy and 20 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE & Maharashtra HSC Board exams, JEE Main, MHT-CET, JEE Advanced and NEET UG apart.
To score well in "Magnetism", focus on numericals, derivations and applying concepts. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Magnetism, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 11 Physics mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Magnetism (Class 11 Physics)
Magnetism as a property of matter: the bar magnet and its equivalence to a solenoid, the absence of magnetic monopoles, torque and energy of a magnetic dipole, the elements of Earth's magnetic field including declination and dip, and the three classes of magnetic material with the hysteresis loop of a ferromagnet.
- Bar magnet and field lines
- Magnetic field lines form closed loops running from north to south outside the magnet and from south to north INSIDE it — unlike electric field lines, which begin and end on charges.
- No magnetic monopoles
- Isolated poles have never been observed; breaking a magnet in half yields two complete magnets. This is why the net magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero.
- Magnetic dipole moment
- The strength of a magnet or current loop, NIA for a loop, measured in A m². It points from the south pole to the north pole of the magnet.
- Bar magnet as a solenoid
- A bar magnet produces the same external field pattern as a current-carrying solenoid, which is how the magnetic moment of a magnet is defined at all.
Magnetism — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 11 Physics)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 34 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Magnetic monopoles:
A.Are commonB.Have not been observed✓ CorrectC.Exist in ironD.Are positive onlyAnswer: B. Have not been observed
Explanation: Magnetic poles always come in pairs (N–S).
- Q2Easy
Iron, nickel, cobalt are:
A.Ferromagnetic✓ CorrectB.DiamagneticC.ParamagneticD.Non-magneticAnswer: A. Ferromagnetic
Explanation: Strongly magnetic; show domains.
- Q3Easy
SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is:
A.HenryB.TeslaC.WeberD.A·m²✓ CorrectAnswer: D. A·m²
Explanation: m has units of ampere·metre².
- Q4Medium
Earth's magnetic dipole has its 'N' approximately at:
A.Geographic North poleB.Geographic South pole✓ CorrectC.EquatorD.CentreAnswer: B. Geographic South pole
Explanation: Compass north points to magnetic-south of dipole (near geographic North).
- Q5Medium
Diamagnetic materials are:
A.Have no effectB.Strongly attractedC.Permanent magnetsD.Weakly repelled by magnetic field✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Weakly repelled by magnetic field
Explanation: χ < 0 (small).
- Q6Medium
A dipole of moment 0.5 A·m² in a field of 0.2 T at 30° experiences torque:
A.0.05 N·m✓ CorrectB.0.1 N·mC.0.01 N·mD.0.5 N·mAnswer: A. 0.05 N·m
Explanation: τ = mB sinθ = 0.5×0.2×0.5 = 0.05.
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What are the key concepts in Class 11 Physics Magnetism?+
Magnetism as a property of matter: the bar magnet and its equivalence to a solenoid, the absence of magnetic monopoles, torque and energy of a magnetic dipole, the elements of Earth's magnetic field including declination and dip, and the three classes of magnetic material with the hysteresis loop of a ferromagnet. Key ideas include Bar magnet and field lines, No magnetic monopoles, Magnetic dipole moment, Bar magnet as a solenoid.
What does Class 11 Physics Chapter 306 (Magnetism) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 40 NCERT-based MCQs on "Magnetism": 20 Easy and 20 Medium. Together they make 4 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE & Maharashtra HSC Board exams, JEE Main, MHT-CET, JEE Advanced and NEET UG.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 4 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Is there negative marking in the "Magnetism" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip, the same negative marking as JEE Main, JEE Advanced and NEET UG. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Magnetism (Class 11 Physics)?+
The questions that matter most test Bar magnet and field lines, No magnetic monopoles, Magnetic dipole moment, Bar magnet as a solenoid. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 40 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 11 Physics Magnetism has timed online quizzes at Easy and Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.