Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. A geostationary satellite maintains an altitude of about 35,800 km over the equator.

2. A geostationary satellite rotates exactly with the same speed as the Earth rotates on its axis.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. GPS receivers are extremely accurate and precise.

2. GPS works in specific weather conditions.

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Answer : A

Explanation

GPS works in any weather conditions.

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 - 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. The GSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle.

2. The first stage of GSLV is a solid-propelled, the second stage is liquid-propelled, and third stage is a cryogenically propelled.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 6 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?

A - GAGAN – GPS And Geo Augmented Navigation

B - IRNSS – Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System

C - NARL – National Atmospheric Research Laboratory

D - MSS – Mission Satellite Service

Answer : D

Explanation

It is Mobile Satellite Service

Q 7 - Which among the following correctly defines the term ‘Cognitive Feedback Helmets?’

A - Help to monitor remotely located soldiers’ mind

B - A robotic helmet that reads the dangerous thing present in the immediate environment and warn the wearer

C - A robotic helmet that guides the route to wearer

D - A robotic helmet that teaches a specific (internally designed) lessons to wearer

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 8 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched:

A - UN Intergovernmental Panel meeting1988

B - Rio Earth Summit1992

C - Kyoto Protocol1987

D - Montreal meeting2005

Answer : C

Explanation

The correct year of Kyoto Protocol is 1997.

Q 9 - Consider the following statements:

1. LPG is by-product of natural gas processing.

2. LPG is obtained from oil refining.

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Answer : C

Explanation

LPG largely contains propane.

Q 10 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory is located in …

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 11 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Aeronautical Development Establishment center is located in …

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an aeronautics development laboratory.

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 - 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 mission of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is to design, develop, and produce state-of-the-art sensors, weapons systems, platforms, and allied equipment for the Indian Defence Services.

2. The mission of DRDO is to provide technological solutions to the services to optimize combat effectiveness.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - In reference to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program; Agni is a …

A - Medium-range surface-to-air missile

B - Long-range surface-to-air missile

C - Medium-range surface-to-surface missile

D - Long-range surface-to-surface missile

Answer : C

Explanation

Agni is an intermediate-range surface-to-surface missile.

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

C - Medium-range surface-to-surface missile

D - Long-range surface-to-surface missile

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. Technology of DNA fingerprinting is a great help for the researchers of anthropology.

2 With the technology of DNA fingerprinting, anthropologists can identify even the sex (either male or female) of thousands of years old mummies or skeletons.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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

Answer : A

Explanation

It is a combat vehicles and engineering development laboratory.

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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