Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - The National Environmental Policy was enacted in …

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 2 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Laser Science and Technology Center is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches remote sensing satellites into the respective polar orbits.

2. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle launches communication and meteorological satellites.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 4 - The Indian Remote Sensing satellite, IRS-1A was launched in …

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in …

Answer : D

Explanation

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was amended in 1993.

Q 6 - The National Forest Policy was enacted in …

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 7 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

Q 8 - Which among the following has the largest carbon footprint?

A - Coal burning power system

B - Petroleum burning power system

C - Heavy industries

D - Motor vehicles

Answer : A

Explanation

Carbon footprint is the total amount of Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released over the full life cycle of a process of a product.

Q 9 - Which among the following is known as energy plant?

Answer : A

Explanation

Jatropha is capable enough to be used as biofuels.

Q 10 - Which among the following is used to measure the age of sand and soil (up to 80 years)?

Answer : C

Explanation

Lead-210 is a naturally occurring radioisotope.

Q 11 - Consider the following statements:

1. In 1987, International Seabed Authority had allocated 150,000 square kilometers area in the Central Indian Basin to India.

2. With the allotment of 150,000 square kilometers area, India became the pioneer investor for the exploration of nodules in the seabed.

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Answer : C

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Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Ice-crystal is process of rain formation.

2. In the ice-crystal process, silver iodide is injected into the cloud, which contains both ice-crystal and water droplets.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Institute of Systems Studies and Analyses is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

It is a missile development laboratory.

Q 14 - The range of medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) is …

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - Which among the following missiles is popular as “Fire-and-Forget?”

Answer : B

Explanation

Nag is an anti-tank missile with a range of 3 to 7 km.

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. Cell culture is a technology to grow cells outside the body of living organisms.

2. Technology of insect cell culture has broadened the use of biological control agents that kill insect pests without harming beneficial insects.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. Under the technology of recombinant DNA, two pieces of DNA taken from different species are recombined.

2. Paul Berg at al created the first recombinant DNA molecules in 1972.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Recombinant DNA technology is a typical example of genetic engineering.

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Xenotransplantation is the process of transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another.

2. The technique of organ transplantation provides an effective treatment for many severe diseases of liver, kidney, heart, etc.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Xenos is a Greek word meaning "foreign."

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. The National Council for Science and Technology Communication was set up in 1980 to coordinate and integrate science communication.

2. Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organization of the Department of Science and Technology, was set up in 1989 to coordinate among various scientific institutions.

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