Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. INTELSAT was first founded in 1964 by the telecommunication agencies of 18 nations.

2. INTELSAT owns communications satellite.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 2 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment center is located in

A - Bengaluru

B - Pune

C - Hyderabad

D - Delhi

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system provides services for the telecommunications, TV broadcasting, and meteorology.

2. The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) system provides services for natural resource monitoring and management.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Remote Sensing satellite provides space-based remote sensing data in a variety of spectral, spatial, and temporal resolutions required for different applications.

2. The Indian Remote Sensing satellite system has the worlds largest constellation of remote sensing satellites.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Scientific Analysis Group is located in

A - Bengaluru

B - Pune

C - Hyderabad

D - Delhi

Answer : D

Explanation

It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.

Q 6 - The National Forest Policy was enacted in

A - 1998

B - 1992

C - 1984

D - 2000

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

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

A - Bengaluru

B - Pune

C - Hyderabad

D - Delhi

Answer : D

Explanation

It is a life science development laboratory.

Q 8 - Consider the following statements:

1. 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.

2. Carbon footprint is expressed in grams.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

CNG is also obtained with the crude oil production.

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.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - The Indian Meteorological Department has set up a Mountain Meteorology Center at

A - Delhi

B - Kolkata

C - Shimla

D - Srinagar

Answer : A

Explanation

The major responsibility of the Mountain Meteorology Center is to predict about the landslides, avalanches, and flash floods.

Q 12 - The Pokhran-II was tested in

A - 1988

B - 1998

C - 2004

D - 1994

Answer : B

Explanation

It was tested on May 13, 1998.

Q 13 - What was the code given the Pokhran-II test?

A - Smiling Buddha

B - Operation Shakti

C - Operation Drona

D - Operation Vijay

Answer : B

Explanation

The code was given as Operation Shakti98.

Q 14 - The range of intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is

A - 2500 - 5000 km

B - 3000 - 4500 km

C - 4000 6500 km

D - 3500 4500 km

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. The project Rohini was a scientific satellite that put into orbit in July 1980.

2. The project director of Rohini was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

In 1981, as Dr. Kalam successfully completed the Rohini project, he has been honored with a Padma Bhushan.

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. Cell culture is a technology to grow cells outside the body of living organisms.

2. Technology of insect cell culture has broadened the use of biological control agents that kill insect pests without harming beneficial insects.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. Like fingerprints, DNA of every human being is unique.

2. Unlike fingerprints (which can be altered through surgery), DNA cannot be changed.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Fingerprint evidence sometimes vague to identify the originality, but DNA patterns are always clear.

Q 18 - In reference to biotechnology, consider the following statements:

1. Biotechnology can improve the animals health.

2. Biotechnology can engender environmental and conservation benefits.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Animal biotechnology includes all sorts of animals including fish, poultry, livestock, etc.

Q 19 - Which among the following is used for gamma sterilization and industrial radiography?

A - Cobalt-60

B - Strontium-90

C - Caesium-137

D - Gold-198

Answer : A

Explanation

Cobalt-60 is an artificially produced radioisotope.

Q 20 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is located in

A - Bengaluru

B - Pune

C - Chennai

D - Delhi

Answer : A

Explanation

It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.

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