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Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz
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Q 1 - Which among the following correctly defines Galileo?
A - Europes 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.
Q 2 - Consider the following statements:
1. Radiometer is an instrument that the intensity of electromagnetic radiation qualitatively.
2. Spectrometer is an instrument that detects, measures, and analyze the spectral content of the incident electromagnetic radiation.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. The National Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere Reader Facility is located at Gadanki, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
2. The scientists at the National Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere Reader Facility conduct atmospheric research.
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Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. Telemedicine is one of the important applications of Space Technology that acts as a catalyst for the societal development.
2. ISRO launched the program Telemedicine in 2001.
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Answer : C
Explanation
Telemedicine service is made available especially to the remote regions of the country.
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.
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 - Which among the following has the largest carbon footprint?
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 - Consider the following statements:
1. Methanol is the most practical carrier of hydrogen to run fuel cells.
2. Methanol has high octane quality.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Methanol is easy refueling.
Q 10 - Consider the following statements:
1. Indias Antarctic Program began in 1981.
2. The first Indian research station located at Antarctic was named as Dakshin Gangotri.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Dakshin Gangotri research station was set up in 1983.
Q 11 - Cloud seeding is a technique of
Answer : A
Explanation
Cloud seeding is a technique to bring more precipitation.
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 - Consider the following statements:
1. In Indias first successful nuclear bomb test, plutonium, was used.
2. Indias first successful nuclear bomb test was designated as a peaceful nuclear explosion.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 14 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Center for Air Borne Systems is located in
Answer : A
Explanation
It is an aeronautics development laboratory.
Q 15 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India had signed an agreement with the Russian Government to design, develop, manufacture, and market a Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile System.
2. The name of Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile System was BrahMos.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The agreement was signed in 1998.
Q 16 - Consider the following statements:
1. Surya is a codename given to the first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
2. Surya I is an intercontinental-range, surface-based, solid and liquid propellant ballistic missile.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Surya works on propulsion technique.
Q 17 - The National Center for Cell Science is located in
Answer : B
Explanation
It is a Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, and Tissue Banking research center.
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.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Stem cells actually are the undifferentiated cells that make up the tissues and organs of animals and plants.
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 - The Institute of Life Science is located in
Answer : D
Explanation
The institute of was set up in 1989.