Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. INTELSAT was first founded in 1964 by the telecommunication agencies of 18 nations.

2. INTELSAT owns communications satellite.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 2 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment center is located in

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. Located at multiple centers namely Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mahendragiri (Tamil Nadu), and Bengaluru, Liquid Propulsion Systems Center, is the major center for the development of liquid propulsion system.

2. Located at Hyderabad, National Remote Sensing Agency, is responsible for the surveying, identifying, classifying, and monitoring earth resource.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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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 worlds largest constellation of remote sensing satellites.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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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 - The National Forest Policy was enacted in

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 7 - Which among the following is used for the identification of sources of soil erosion and deposition?

Answer : C

Explanation

Caesium-137 is an artificially produced radioisotope.

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 - The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules was enacted in

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 10 - Which among the following is used to measure the age of sand and soil (up to 80 years)?

Answer : C

Explanation

Lead-210 is a naturally occurring radioisotope.

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 - 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 programs in India, consider the following statements:

1. Indias first successful nuclear bomb was tested on May 18, 1974.

2. The nuclear bomb was detonated on the army base namely Pokhran Test Range (PTR), located in Rajasthan.

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Answer : C

Explanation

It was teste by Indian army.

Q 14 - The range of intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. Surya missile is an intercontinental ballistic missile.

2. The Surya missile is still under development process.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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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 Organizations (DRDO) missile complex located in Hyderabad.

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.

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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 Traditional Knowledge Digital Library is a collaborative project between the National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources and the department of AYUSH.

2. The major objective of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library is to prevent the misappropriation of Indias rich heritage of traditional knowledge.

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