Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - The National Environmental Policy was enacted in …

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Space Commission and Department of Space were set up in 1972.

2. The Space program is executed through the Indian Space Research Organization and four other associated institutions.

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Answer : C

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Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. Located in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, Space Applications Center, is research and development center for conceiving, organizing, and building systems.

2. Located in Sriharikota, SHAR Center is the main launch center of ISRO.

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. Launched in 2002, KALPANA-1 is an exclusive meteorological satellite.

2. KALPANA-1 consists a VHRR and DRT payload that provide meteorological services.

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Answer : C

Explanation

VHRR stands for Very High Resolution Radiometer and DRT stands for Data Relay Transponder.

Q 5 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite data is very effective to analyze the pre-harvest crop acreage and production estimation of major crops.

2. The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite data is very effective for the environmental impact assessment.

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Answer : C

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Q 6 - The National Forest Policy was enacted in …

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 7 - Consider the following statements:

1. Superconductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity without any losses.

2. Dutch scientist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes had first noticed the property of superconductivity.

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Answer : C

Explanation

In 1913, Heike had been awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for this discovery.

Q 8 - The life of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is …

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 9 - Consider the following statements:

1. Bio-ethanol is largely extracted from molasses, which are produced during the sugar-making process.

2. The bio-ethanol, produced from lignocellulosic biomass, is economically most feasible materials.

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Answer : C

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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

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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 - The Public Liability Insurance Act was enacted in …

Answer : A

Explanation

It was amended in 1992.

Q 14 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Integrated Test Range is located in …

Answer : B

Explanation

It is a missile development laboratory.

Q 15 - K-15 Sagarika is a …

A - Ballistic missile

B - Nuclear project

C - Long-range surface-to-surface missile

D - Long-range surface-to-air missile

Answer : A

Explanation

K-15 Sagarika is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic 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. DNA typing is one of the most powerful applications of biotechnology.

2. DNA typing is used specially to measure or determine the minute differences in DNA matter; for example, determining the compatibility of tissue types in organ transplant.

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Answer : C

Explanation

DNA typing is also used in establishing the paternity.

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