Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites are normally powered by solar energy.

2. GPS satellites transmit two high power radio signals.

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Answer : A

Explanation

GPS satellites transmit two low power radio signals.

Q 2 - The Wildlife Conservation Strategy was enacted in …

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

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 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Remote Sensing satellite provides space-based remote sensing data in a variety of spectral, spatial, and temporal resolutions required for different applications.

2. The Indian Remote Sensing satellite system has the world’s largest constellation of remote sensing satellites.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. Located at Hyderabad, the National Remote Sensing Agency acquires and processes remote sensing data.

2. The National Remote Sensing Agency provides value added products and application services to users.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 6 - The National Brain Research Center is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

The center is located in Gurugram, Haryana.

Q 7 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment center is located in …

Answer : B

Explanation

It is an aeronautics 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 five year plans emphasized on the conservation of the environment?

Answer : C

Explanation

In the seventh five-year plan, the coastal and river pollutions were addressed.

Q 10 - Ministry of Earth Science is set up in …

Answer : D

Explanation

The ministry is responsible for the development of atmospheric science, ocean science, and related technology.

Q 11 - The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in …

Answer : C

Explanation

It was amended in 1992.

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. In the second phase of nuclear weapons, the technology of nuclear fission reaction, was used.

2. The second phase of nuclear weapon was colloquially named as hydrogen bomb.

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Answer : B

Explanation

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

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. In India’s first successful nuclear bomb test, plutonium, was used.

2. India’s first successful nuclear bomb test was designated as a peaceful nuclear explosion.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - Consider the following statements:

1. Prithivi is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile.

2. Prithivi missile was first time tested in 1988.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Range of this missile was about 150 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 - The range of K-15 Sagarika (a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile) is …

Answer : B

Explanation

K-15 Sagarika is developed at the Defence Research and Development Organization’s (DRDO) missile complex located in Hyderabad.

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. DNA microarrays detect mutations in disease-related genes.

2. DNA microarrays diagnose infectious diseases and identify the best antibiotic treatment.

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Answer : C

Explanation

DNA microarrays identify genes important to crop productivity.

Q 18 - In reference to a stem cell, consider the following statements:

1. Stem cells can replenish their numbers for long periods through the process of cell division.

2. In a certain situation, stem cells can differentiate, or transform into the specialized cells, such as nerve cells or/and skin cells.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Stem cells actually are the undifferentiated cells that make up the tissues and organs of animals and plants.

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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