Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - NAVSTAR is a …

A - Type of star

B - GPS satellite

C - Natural satellite of Jupiter

D - Artificial satellite of Moon

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. GPS signal contains three different bits of information namely pseudorandom code, ephemeris data, and almanac data.

2. The pseudorandom code is an I.D. code that identifies information coming from a specific satellite.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

The pseudorandom code tells the name of satellite that sending the data/information.

Q 3 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Gas Turbine Research Establishment is located in …

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an aeronautics development laboratory.

Q 4 - The life of HFC-23 in the atmosphere is …

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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 - NRDB – Natural Resource Data Base

B - RISAT – Remote Imaging Sensor

C - RLV – Reusable Launch Vehicle

D - SENSE – Small Satellite for Earth’s Near Space Environment

Answer : B

Explanation

It is Radar Imaging Satellite.

Q 7 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences is located in …

Answer : D

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

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 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory is located in …

Answer : C

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 - 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 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. 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. 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.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

Recombinant DNA technology is a typical example of genetic engineering.

Q 18 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Armament Research and Development Establishment center is located in …