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Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz
Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Fundamentals of Science and Technology. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.
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.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
GPS satellites transmit two low power radio signals.
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 3 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Microwave Tube Research and Development Center is located in …
Answer : A
Explanation
It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.
Q 4 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Solid State Physics Laboratory is located in …
Answer : D
Explanation
It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. Cartosat-2 is an advanced remote sensing satellite with a single panchromatic camera.
2. Cartosat-2 provides scene-specific spot imageries for cartographic application.
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Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 6 - Nanoscience is the study of …
Answer : A
Explanation
Nano is a Greek word meaning dwarf or very small.
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. Bolometer is a device that usually measures infrared radiation.
2. Bolometer is used to detect the heat energy transmitted from the distance source.
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Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 8 - The life of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is …
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
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 - 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.
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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 - The National Institute of Immunology is located in …
Answer : A
Explanation
The National Institute of Immunology was set up in 1981.
Q 13 - In reference to nuclear non-proliferation treaty, consider the following statements:
1. An initiation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was taken by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996.
2. The CTBT prohibits all nuclear test explosions.
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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. 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.
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Answer : C
Explanation
In 1981, as Dr. Kalam successfully completed the ‘Rohini’ project, he has been honored with a Padma Bhushan.
Q 16 - In reference to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program; Akash is a …
A - Medium-range surface-to-air missile
B - Long-range surface-to-air missile
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 17 - Consider the following statements:
1. With the help of DNA fingerprinting, scientists can determine that the fish products, available in the market of Japan, include whale meat.
2. DNA fingerprinting helps to monitor the illegal trade of endangered or protected species.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Marketing of whale meat is illegal.
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. 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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Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
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.
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Answer : C
Explanation
Fundamentally, radioisotopes contain an unstable combination of neutrons and protons.