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Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz
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Q 1 - The life of CF4 in the atmosphere is
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 2 - Consider the following statements:
1. A scatterometer is a high frequency microwave radar designed specifically to measure backscattered radiation.
2. Scatterometer is more suitable over the ocean surface to measure wind speed and direction.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system provides services for the telecommunications, TV broadcasting, and meteorology.
2. The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) system provides services for natural resource monitoring and management.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 4 - The Indian Remote Sensing satellite, IRS-1A was launched in
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 5 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Scientific Analysis Group is located in
Answer : D
Explanation
It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.
Q 6 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
A - NRDB Natural Resource Data Base
B - RISAT Remote Imaging Sensor
Answer : B
Explanation
It is Radar Imaging Satellite.
Q 7 - In reference to advanced medical devices, which among the following is incorrectly matched:
A - Magnetomyography Bone measurement
B - Magnetopneumography Measuring the magnetized material in the lung
C - Ferritometry Measurement of amounts of iron in the system
Answer : A
Explanation
Magnetomyography is the measurement of muscles.
Q 8 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched:
Answer : C
Explanation
The correct year of Kyoto Protocol is 1997.
Q 9 - The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules was enacted in
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 10 - Consider the following statements:
1. Sagar Kanya is an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
2. The Sagar Kanya vessel is utilized for multi-disciplinary research on the chemical, physical, biological, and geological aspects of Indian Ocean.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 11 - The Indian Meteorological Department has set up an Earthquake Risk Evaluation Center at
Answer : A
Explanation
The major responsibility of this center is seismic micro-zonation.
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Fusion weapons involve the fusing together of the nuclei of isotopes of light atoms such as hydrogen.
2. The weapons based on nuclear fusion reactions are often known as hydrogen bomb.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 13 - In reference to nuclear programs in India, consider the following statements:
1. Pokhran-II was the series of five nuclear bomb test explosions.
2. Among the five test explosions, the first was the fusion bomb and the remaining four were the fission bombs.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - In reference to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program; Trishul is a
A - Short-range surface-to-air missile
B - Long-range surface-to-air missile
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
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.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Chandipur is located in Odisha.
Q 16 - Consider the following statements:
1. The stealth technology for airplanes means hiding the plane to get detected by a radar.
2. The US F-117 is the most capable stealth aircraft in the world.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The European Eurofighter/Typhoon and the French Rafale have also the stealth features.
Q 17 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment is located in
Answer : C
Explanation
It is a combat vehicles and engineering development laboratory.
Q 18 - In reference to biotechnology, consider the following statements:
1. Biotechnology can improve the animals health.
2. Biotechnology can engender environmental and conservation benefits.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Animal biotechnology includes all sorts of animals including fish, poultry, livestock, etc.
Q 19 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Research and Development Establishment (R&DE) is located in
Answer : B
Explanation
It is a combat vehicles and engineering development laboratory.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Radioactive isotope is an atom that has usually excess nuclear energy, making it unstable.
2. Radioisotopes can be developed through different ways; however, the most common is the neutron activation in a nuclear reactor.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Fundamentally, radioisotopes contain an unstable combination of neutrons and protons.