Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - The life of CF4 in the atmosphere is …

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 2 - The Indian Forest Act was enacted in …

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) is a multi-purpose satellite system.

2. INSAT encompasses telecommunications, meteorological, observations and data relay.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

INSAT is joint venture of Department of Space, India Meteorological Department, Department of Telecommunications, All India Radio, and Doordarshan.

Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. INSAT-4A was the first satellite to meet the requirements of Direct-To-Home television service.

2. INSAT-4A has high power Ku-band transponders.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

INSAT-4A has also 12 C-band transponders that augment the INSAT capacity for the communication.

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 - Nanoscience is the study of …

A - Atomic and molecular phenomena

B - Natural science

C - Space science

D - Small celestial bodies

Answer : A

Explanation

Nano is a Greek word meaning dwarf or very small.

Q 7 - In reference to computer circuit, consider the following statements:

1. The Quiteron functions of quantum phenomenon.

2. The quantum phenomenon of quiteron is known as tunnel effect.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Defence Research Laboratory is located in …

Answer : B

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

Q 9 - Consider the following statements:

1. CNG is a mixture of hydrocarbons; largely constituting of methane.

2. CNG is obtained from the natural gas wells.

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Answer : C

Explanation

CNG is also obtained with the crude oil production.

Q 10 - Ministry of Earth Science is set up in …

Answer : D

Explanation

The ministry is responsible for the development of atmospheric science, ocean science, and related technology.

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. The first nuclear weapons were created in the United States during the World War II.

2. The first nuclear weapons were created under the project ‘Top-secret Manhattan Project.”

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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 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. Dhruv is indigenously developed multi-role new generation helicopter.

2. Dhruv is designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

Dhruv is designed in such a way that it can fulfill the requirements of military as well as civil operations.

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.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

Marketing of whale meat is illegal.

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. The National Biotechnology Board was constituted by the Government of India in 1982.

2. Department of Biotechnology was set up in 1996.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : A

Explanation

Department of Biotechnology was set up in 1986.

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources was set up in 1976.

2. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is a nodal organization for developing, operating, and coordinating the Indian Plant Genetic Resource system.

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