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Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz
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Q 1 - Which among the following correctly defines Galileo?
A - Europes global navigation satellite system
B - French global navigation satellite system
Answer : A
Explanation
Galileo is under civilian control and provides highly accurate and guaranteed global positioning service.
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 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches remote sensing satellites into the respective polar orbits.
2. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle launches communication and meteorological satellites.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 4 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Solid State Physics Laboratory is located in
Answer : D
Explanation
It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.
Answer : D
Explanation
The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was amended in 1993.
Answer : A
Explanation
N/A
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 - Which among the following has the largest carbon footprint?
Answer : A
Explanation
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.
Q 9 - Consider the following statements:
1. Methanol is the most practical carrier of hydrogen to run fuel cells.
2. Methanol has high octane quality.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Methanol is easy refueling.
Q 10 - Which among the following is not a coral reef protected region in India?
Answer : D
Explanation
In India, there are four coral reef protected regions, the fourth one is Lakshadweep Islands.
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875.
2. One of the major functions of IMD is to warn against severe weather phenomena such as tropical cyclone, heavy rains, dust storms, snowfall, etc.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
IMDs services are pretty beneficial for farmers, as it gives the details of monsoon.
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Ice-crystal is process of rain formation.
2. In the ice-crystal process, silver iodide is injected into the cloud, which contains both ice-crystal and water droplets.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 13 - The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in
Answer : A
Explanation
It was amended in 1987.
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
Answer : A
Explanation
K-15 Sagarika is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile.
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:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
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.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 18 - In reference to a stem cell, consider the following statements:
1. Stem cells can replenish their numbers for long periods through the process of cell division.
2. In a certain situation, stem cells can differentiate, or transform into the specialized cells, such as nerve cells or/and skin cells.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Stem cells actually are the undifferentiated cells that make up the tissues and organs of animals and plants.
Q 19 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Research and Development Establishment (R&DE) is located in
Answer : B
Explanation
It is a combat vehicles and engineering development laboratory.
Q 20 - In reference to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is located in
Answer : A
Explanation
It is an electronics and computer science development laboratory.