Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Glonass is a French satellite navigation system.

2. Glonass became fully operational in 1998.

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Answer : B

Explanation

Glonass is a Russian satellite navigation system.

Q 2 - The Indian Forest Act was enacted in …

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 3 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Gas Turbine Research Establishment is located in …

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an aeronautics development laboratory.

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

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. OCEANSAT-1 was launched in May, 1999.

2. OCEANSAT-1 launched to study physical and biological aspects of oceanography.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 6 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Bio-Engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory is located in …

Answer : A

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

Q 7 - In reference to computer circuit, consider the following statements:

1. The Quiteron functions of quantum phenomenon.

2. The quantum phenomenon of quiteron is known as tunnel effect.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Institute of Physiological Research is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

Q 9 - Consider the following statements:

1. CNG is a mixture of hydrocarbons; largely constituting of methane.

2. CNG is obtained from the natural gas wells.

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Answer : C

Explanation

CNG is also obtained with the crude oil production.

Q 10 - Which among the following is not a coral reef protected region in India?

A - Gulf of Mannar

B - Andaman & Nicobar Islands

C - Gulf of Kutch

D - Godavari river delta

Answer : D

Explanation

In India, there are four coral reef protected regions, the fourth one is Lakshadweep Islands.

Q 11 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment is located in …

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. In the first phase of nuclear weapons, the technology of nuclear fusion reaction, was used.

2. The first phase of nuclear weapon was colloquially named as atomic bomb.

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Answer : B

Explanation

In the first nuclear weapons, the technology of nuclear fission reaction, was used.

Q 13 - What was the code given the Pokhran-II test?

Answer : B

Explanation

The code was given as Operation Shakti–98.

Q 14 - The range of short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) is …

Answer : B

Explanation

The range of short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) is less than 1000 km.

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. Agni is an intermediate-range ballistic missile.

2. Agni was first tested in 1989 at Interim Test Range in Chandipur.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Chandipur is located in Odisha.

Q 16 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory is located in …

Answer : B

Explanation

It is an armament development laboratory.

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. Technology of DNA fingerprinting is a great help for the researchers of anthropology.

2 With the technology of DNA fingerprinting, anthropologists can identify even the sex (either male or female) of thousands of years old mummies or skeletons.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Transgenesis is a process by which an exogenous gene can be introduced into other species.

2. Mice is the best example of transgenic technology.

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Answer : C

Explanation

With the help of advanced technology, the gene of a different species inserted into other species.

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources was set up in 1976.

2. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is a nodal organization for developing, operating, and coordinating the Indian Plant Genetic Resource system.

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