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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Radiology Technician (Vocational) Exam

Codes PA/PB/PC

Official MSBSHSE HSC vocational subject codes for Radiology Technician papers I–III

MSBSHSE HSC vocational subject lists

3 papers

Class 12 structure: Radiography, Special Procedures/Equipment, Imageology

MSBSHSE/DVET Radiology Technician course patterns

~200 marks/paper

Historical total per paper including theory, practical, and ancillary components

DVET scheme of examination tables for Radiology Technician

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Theory + practical

Each paper historically mixes written theory with substantial practical assessment

DVET Radiology Technician scheme tables

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format

OpenExamPrep practice-bank policy

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Radiology Technician (codes PA/PB/PC) is a Class 12 three-paper paramedical elective with heavy practical weight (historically ~200 marks per paper) and ~35% pass floor, covering radiography, special procedures/equipment, and imageology — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for radiation safety, positioning, imaging, and ethics fluency.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Radiology Technician (Vocational) Practice Questions

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1X-rays used in diagnostic radiography are a form of:
A.Electromagnetic radiation of very short wavelength
B.Mechanical sound waves only
C.Visible light of long wavelength only
D.Ultrasonic compression waves
Explanation: Diagnostic X-rays are ionizing electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths much shorter than visible light, which is why they can penetrate tissues and expose image receptors.
2Who is credited with discovering X-rays in 1895?
A.Marie Curie
B.Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
C.Thomas Edison
D.Henri Becquerel
Explanation: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays in November 1895 while experimenting with cathode-ray tubes — a foundational fact in radiology history taught at HSC vocational level.
3In a diagnostic X-ray tube, electrons are boiled off the heated filament by:
A.Photoelectric emission from the film
B.Compton scattering in the patient only
C.Thermionic emission
D.Pair production at diagnostic kV
Explanation: A heated cathode filament releases electrons by thermionic emission; those electrons are then accelerated toward the anode, where X-rays are produced.
4Most of the kinetic energy of electrons striking the X-ray tube anode is converted into:
A.Useful X-ray photons only
B.Ultraviolet light only
C.Sound energy only
D.Heat
Explanation: In diagnostic tubes, roughly 99% of electron kinetic energy becomes heat in the anode; only a small fraction becomes X-rays — a standard radiation-physics teaching point.
5Which exposure factor primarily controls the penetrating power (quality) of the X-ray beam?
A.kVp
B.mAs alone
C.Focal-spot size alone
D.Film brand alone
Explanation: Kilovoltage peak (kVp) sets the maximum photon energy and strongly influences beam quality/penetration. mAs mainly controls quantity (number of photons).
6mAs (milliampere-seconds) is the product of:
A.kVp and SID only
B.Tube current (mA) and exposure time
C.Grid ratio and focal spot only
D.Filtration thickness and OID only
Explanation: mAs = mA × exposure time. It controls the total number of electrons flowing across the tube and therefore largely the quantity of X-rays produced.
7According to the inverse-square law, if the distance from a point X-ray source doubles while output is unchanged, beam intensity becomes approximately:
A.Twice as high
B.Four times as high
C.One-fourth
D.One-half
Explanation: Intensity varies inversely with the square of distance. Doubling distance multiplies intensity by 1/4 (I2/I1 = (d1/d2)^2).
8Added filtration in the X-ray beam primarily:
A.Increases low-energy photons that only increase patient skin dose
B.Converts the beam into ultrasound
C.Eliminates all scatter generated inside the patient
D.Removes many low-energy photons that would mainly increase patient dose without improving the image
Explanation: Filtration hardens the beam by preferentially removing low-energy photons that would be absorbed in superficial tissues, reducing patient dose with relatively little loss of useful beam.
9The target (anode) material commonly used in general diagnostic X-ray tubes is:
A.Tungsten (often with rhenium alloy on the track)
B.Lead foil only
C.Pure aluminum only
D.Plastic polymer only
Explanation: Tungsten has a high atomic number and high melting point, making it suitable for the anode target; many rotating anodes use tungsten-rhenium alloy on the track.
10Bremsstrahlung (braking) radiation is produced when:
A.A free neutron is captured by hydrogen only
B.An incident electron is deflected by the nuclear field of a target atom and loses energy as an X-ray photon
C.Visible light is reflected from the collimator
D.Ultrasound reflects from soft-tissue interfaces
Explanation: Bremsstrahlung occurs when high-speed electrons are decelerated/deflected near target nuclei and lose kinetic energy as X-ray photons — the dominant production mechanism in diagnostic tubes.

About the Maharashtra HSC Radiology Technician (Vocational) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Vocational Radiology Technician under MSBSHSE (subject codes PA / PB / PC) is a Class 12 paramedical elective preparing students for entry-level radiographic assistant roles. Paper I (Radiography / PA) themes include radiation physics and X-ray production, exposure factors, basic positioning, and radiation protection. Paper II (Special Radiological Procedures / Special Equipments and Procedures / PB) themes include contrast studies awareness, special equipment orientation, and procedure support at HSC level. Paper III (Imageology / PC) themes include darkroom and digital image formation, image quality ideas, and introductory ultrasound, CT, and MRI awareness. Assessment is typically three papers with substantial practical, term-work, and OJT components (historically about 200 marks per paper) and about 35% required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept, safety, and judgment revision; pair it with clinical posting practice, practical journals, written short answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Vocational Radiology Technician is an HSC (Class 12) paramedical elective under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject codes PA / PB / PC), delivered with DVET vocational support. Official logistics describe three papers — Paper I Radiography (PA), Paper II Special Radiological Procedures / Special Equipments and Procedures (PB), and Paper III Imageology (PC). Each paper historically combines written theory with practical assessment (about 80 theory + 80 practical per paper, about 3 hours each) plus term work, project work, industrial visit, and on-job training components historically totaling about 200 marks per paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Class 11 foundation commonly covers anatomy & physiology, radiology equipments, and basic imageology. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.

Time Limit

About 3 hours theory per paper as listed in DVET scheme tables; practical scheduled separately

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~18% of this local bank

Radiation Physics and X-ray Production

Tube, kVp/mAs, filtration, inverse-square law, X-ray nature.

~18% of this local bank

Radiation Protection

ALARA, time–distance–shielding, PPE, collimation, monitoring.

~12% of this local bank

Anatomy and Positioning Intro

Planes, projections, common chest/extremity/spine views.

~12% of this local bank

Darkroom and Digital Imaging

Film processing, CR/DR basics, density and contrast ideas.

~10% of this local bank

Patient Care

ID, infection control, body mechanics, special populations.

~8% of this local bank

Contrast Media Awareness

Barium vs iodine, routes, reaction and perforation flags.

~6% of this local bank

Equipment Care

Unit hygiene, plate/cassette care, simple QC awareness.

~6% of this local bank

Safety Regulations Concepts

Warning signs, access control, dose-limit orientation.

~6% of this local bank

US / CT / MRI Awareness

Introductory multi-modality principles and safety notes.

~4% of this local bank

Professional Ethics

Confidentiality, consent, dignity, accurate records.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Radiology Technician (Vocational) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Vocational Radiology Technician is an HSC (Class 12) paramedical elective under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject codes PA / PB / PC), delivered with DVET vocational support. Official logistics describe three papers — Paper I Radiography (PA), Paper II Special Radiological Procedures / Special Equipments and Procedures (PB), and Paper III Imageology (PC). Each paper historically combines written theory with practical assessment (about 80 theory + 80 practical per paper, about 3 hours each) plus term work, project work, industrial visit, and on-job training components historically totaling about 200 marks per paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Class 11 foundation commonly covers anatomy & physiology, radiology equipments, and basic imageology. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours theory per paper as listed in DVET scheme tables; practical scheduled separately
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Radiology Technician (Vocational): Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a one-page ALARA card: time, distance, shielding, collimation, and lead PPE — boards reward safety fluency.
2Link every exposure-factor change (kVp, mAs, SID) to both image quality and patient dose before memorising brand names.
3Practise anatomical planes and common chest/extremity projections with landmarks; verbalise centering and collimation for each view.
4Treat practical journal experiments (processing, positioning, equipment checks) as part of the majority practical score.
5After MCQ concept checks, write short answers on contrast precautions, pregnancy screening, and multi-modality ionizing vs non-ionizing differences under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Vocational Radiology Technician officially examined?

Radiology Technician is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 vocational paramedical elective (MSBSHSE subject codes PA, PB, and PC). Logistics describe three papers — Radiography (PA), Special Radiological Procedures / Special Equipments and Procedures (PB), and Imageology (PC). DVET scheme tables historically list about 80 theory + 80 practical marks per paper plus term work, project, industrial visit, and OJT components (about 200 marks total per paper). Candidates generally need about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and DVET Maharashtra notices.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Radiology Technician paper?

No. Official MSBSHSE vocational Radiology Technician assessment mixes written theory with heavy practical skills (positioning, equipment operation under supervision, image processing, journals, viva, OJT). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, radiation safety, and clinical judgment only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full practical/written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 Vocational Radiology Technician (PA/PB/PC) themes used in MSBSHSE/DVET paramedical syllabi: radiography and radiation physics, radiation protection, positioning orientation, special procedures and equipment awareness, darkroom/digital imageology, patient care, contrast media, introductory ultrasound/CT/MRI, and ethics. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE/DVET circular for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Vocational Radiology Technician?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject, often with separate floors for theory and practical under vocational patterns. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

What are the official subject codes for HSC Vocational Radiology Technician?

MSBSHSE HSC vocational subject lists use PA (Radiography / Paper I), PB (Special Radiological Procedures / Paper II), and PC (Imageology / Paper III) for Radiology Technician. Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.

Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, the HSC subjects portal for vocational subject-code orientation, DVET Maharashtra (dvet.gov.in) for Radiology Technician reference books and scheme materials, and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.