Fundamentals of Science & Technology Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the US military for the measurement of accurate position, movement, and time.

2. The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978.

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Answer : C

Explanation

The first GPS made available for civil use in 1995.

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.

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Answer : C

Explanation

The pseudorandom code tells the name of satellite that sending the data/information.

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

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.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in

Answer : D

Explanation

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was amended in 1993.

Q 6 - The National Forest Policy was enacted in

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 7 - Cryogenics is the study of extremely low temperature; the temperature roughly ranges between

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

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.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

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.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Methanol is easy refueling.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. In 1990, the Dakshin Gangotri research station located in Antarctica was superseded by Maitri.

2. Maitri is located in the rocky mountainous region namely Schirmacher Oasis.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Maitri is more advanced research center equipped with modern facilities.

Q 11 - Cloud seeding is a technique of

Answer : A

Explanation

Cloud seeding is a technique to bring more precipitation.

Q 12 - The Biological Diversity Act was enacted in

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - The first Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty was signed in

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

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 - Consider the following statements:

1. Surya missile is an intercontinental ballistic missile.

2. The Surya missile is still under development process.

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Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. The technology of monoclonal antibody uses immune-system cells, which makes proteins, known as antibodies.

2. Monoclonal antibodies have multiple beneficial use including detecting the harmful microorganisms.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Monoclonal antibodies are also used in locating the environmental pollutants.

Q 17 - The National Center for Cell Science is located in

Answer : B

Explanation

It is a Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, and Tissue Banking research center.

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.

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Answer : A

Explanation

Department of Biotechnology was set up in 1986.

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. The first nuclear reactor accident was occurred at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

2. The worst nuclear accident in history occurred at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Kiev in Ukraine.

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Answer : C

Explanation

Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident occurred in 1979 and Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident occurred in 1986.

Q 20 - Which among the following is used for the coastal erosion?

Answer : B

Explanation

Chromium-57 is also used for the coastal erosion.

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