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Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz
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Q 1 - Which among the following correctly defines ‘Galileo?’
A - Europe’s global navigation satellite system
B - French global navigation satellite system
Answer : A
Explanation
Galileo is under civilian control and provides highly accurate and guaranteed global positioning service.
Answer : B
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.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. Launched in 1996, Jhabua Development Communication Project (JDCP), is a pilot project first commenced in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. JDCP is designed to educate the indigenous community about the health, hygiene, family planning, women’s right, etc.
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Answer : C
Explanation
Later, JDCP launched in many other villages.
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. The National Remote Sensing Agency is an official (Government approved) national acquisition and distribution agency for all satellite data within India.
2. At present, the National Remote Sensing Agency supplies data from Ikonos, Envisat, Radarsat, and Quick Bird satellites.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 6 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
A - ABP – Air Breathing Propulsion
B - ALTM – Airborne Laser Terrain Mapper
Answer : C
Explanation
It is Digital Elevation Model.
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 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Research Laboratory is located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
It is a life science development laboratory.
Q 9 - Consider the following statements:
1. Methanol is the most practical carrier of hydrogen to run fuel cells.
2. Methanol has high octane quality.
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Answer : C
Explanation
Methanol is easy refueling.
Q 10 - The life of Methane in the atmosphere is …
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 11 - The Indian Meteorological Department has set up a Mountain Meteorology Center at …
Answer : A
Explanation
The major responsibility of the Mountain Meteorology Center is to predict about the landslides, avalanches, and flash floods.
Q 12 - In reference to nuclear programs in India, consider the following statements:
1. Under the ‘Atoms of Peace’ program, India had acquired a Cirus 40 MWt heavy-water-moderated research reactor from Canada.
2. The heavy water required for the operation of Cirus 40 MWt heavy-water reactor, was purchased from Germany.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
The heavy water required for the operation of Cirus 40 MWt heavy-water reactor, was purchased from the US.
Q 13 - India’s first successful nuclear bomb test was named as …
Answer : A
Explanation
Smiling Buddha was the code of Pokhran I test.
Q 14 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Technical Development Establishment of the Indian Army, the Directorate of Technical Development and Production, and the Defence Science Organization collectively formed the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
2. DRDO was set up in 1958.
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Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 15 - Consider the following statements:
1. The project ‘Rohini’ was a scientific satellite that put into orbit in July 1980.
2. The project director of ‘Rohini’ was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
In 1981, as Dr. Kalam successfully completed the ‘Rohini’ project, he has been honored with a Padma Bhushan.
Q 16 - Consider the following statements:
1. Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system.
2. Pinaka is developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
It is exclusively developed for the Indian army.
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. The National Biotechnology Board was constituted by the Government of India in 1982.
2. Department of Biotechnology was set up in 1996.
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Answer : A
Explanation
Department of Biotechnology was set up in 1986.
Q 19 - Which among the following is used for gamma sterilization and industrial radiography?
Answer : A
Explanation
Cobalt-60 is an artificially produced radioisotope.
Q 20 - Which among the following is used for the coastal erosion?
Answer : B
Explanation
Chromium-57 is also used for the coastal erosion.
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